Governor Patrick, Treasurer Grossman Speak at Rally to Support Israel
A man was arrested outside the Temple for assault and battery.
About 2,000 people gathered at Temple Mishkan Talfila for the Rally to Support Israel: Freedom from Fear on Monday evening to show support for Israel in the face of increasing military conflict in the area with Hamas. The Temple was heavily guarded by State Police, with several ID checkpoints and metal detectors. Inside, the Temple was decorated with American and Israeli flags as well as pro-Israel signs reading “We Support Israel” and “Israel Seeks Peace.” A brief audio recording from Elie Wiesel was played before getting cut off, stating that collectively, “we pray for Israel and those who fight for their freedom.” Governor Deval Patrick, State Treasurer Steve Grossman, Shai Bazak, consul general of Israel to New England and several …
