NEW YORK (VINnews) — In a large solidarity event organized by the Chabad teens group (Cteens), thousands of Jewish youth sang Am Yisrael Chai in Times Square and called for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.
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Survivors of the Supernova music festival, which was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7, lead a prayer for hostages being held by terror groups in Gaza, according to posts on social media.
Thousands of teens celebrate their Judaism and share epic Jewish pride at the Cteen Shabbaton Havdalah in Times Square! pic.twitter.com/4VD5hMOPxp
— Chabad.org (@Chabad) February 25, 2024
BRING THEM HOME!
Tonight in New York, thousands of Jewish teenagers from around the world, stood together in Times Square. Thanks to CTeen for organizing this beautiful event. #AmYisraelChaiVideo: Mendel Grossbaum pic.twitter.com/4UvBetpPd2
— Humans of Judaism (@HumansOfJudaism) February 25, 2024
Thousands of Jewish teens from 50 countries, join in a prayer for peace led by Daniel and Neriya Sharabi, who valiantly fought off terrorists for 5 hours on Oct 7. #cteen #chabad
credit: Rivkah Labor pic.twitter.com/Xb5g5quOK3— Merkos 302 (@Merkos302) February 25, 2024
The event also features a Havdalah ceremony to mark the end of the Sabbath.
The “Jewish Pride” event featured singer Gad Elbaz, who led the crowd in song and dance.
What a gathering in nyc with no violence no dirt no fighting amazing
Nothing like chabad. They will keep the children jewish
So beautiful and holy! iyH all these children will build Jewish homes.
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Why are there so many young men there with bare heads (see first clip, e.g.)? Is it Chabad, or USY, NFTY, BBYO?