Solidarity Gathering for Center for Jewish Life of Arlington/Belmont

Date: 

Monday, May 20, 2019 (All day)

Location: 

730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
Event will go on RAIN or SHINE. Please plan/dress accordingly. This event is hosted by the Arlington Human Rights Commission. Recommended Parking: The Russell Common Municipal Lot at 78-92 Chestnut St, Arlington We gather in support and solidarity for the Jewish community and to empower us to take action against all acts of hate, bias and discrimination that so often lead to acts of violence. There will be a sign-making station, candles and resources from the Anti-Defamation League and Facing History and Ourselves about community responses to incidents and education opportunities. We will also have a children's book selection with some discussion questions for any parents who need guidance or support in how to talk to their children about difficult event (or for children in attendance who may need to be occupied). Speaker Program: * Welcome and Opening Remarks: Naomi Greenfield, Co-Chair, Arlington Human Rights Commission * Cindy Friedman, State Senator, Fourth Middlesex * Robert Trestan, Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League * Rabbi Marc Baker, President and CEO, Combined Jewish Philanthropies * Adam Chapdelaine, Town Manager, Arlington, MA * Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police, Arlington, MA * Rabbi Avi and Luna Bukiet, Center for Jewish Life in Arlington/Belmont Downloadable Signs can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WEDAALj3nVQhxgwbFj9Id1XOMoEjwE90?usp=sharing If you would like to support the Center for Jewish Life as they update their security needs, please visit: https://www.jewisharlingtonbelmont.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4386691/jewish/CJL-Security-Initiative-Fund.htm