‘Stand for Ukraine’ Rally at the J

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Western Massachusetts Community to Rally in Support of Ukraine “Stand with Ukraine” – Tuesday, March 22 at Springfield JCC

The Western Massachusetts community will came together on Tuesday, March 22, for a rally in support of Ukraine. The outdoor event is set to begin at 5:30 PM at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, located at 1160 Dickinson Street in Springfield. Public officials and local religious leaders will be in attendance, with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and others set to deliver remarks.

“We look forward to gathering as a community to express our solidarity and unwavering support of Ukraine,” said Samantha Dubrinsky, Springfield JCC CEO. “We want everyone to know that the Jewish community of Greater Springfield stands with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in their time of need.” “Stand with Ukraine” is being organized by the Springfield JCC and is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, Congregation Beit Ahavah, Congregation B’nai Torah, Congregation Shir Heharim, Jewish Community of Amherst, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, Sinai Temple, and Temple Beth El.

All are welcome to attend the rally. Participants are encouraged to bring signs in support of Ukraine. Rally organizers will provide a list of vetted charities and organizations that are accepting donations to help the Ukrainian relief effort.

If you would to make a monetary donation to the efforts for Ukraine, you can do so to any of the following organizations:

• United Ukrainian American Relief Committee
• Amnesty International
• UNICEF
• Save the Children
• CARE
• International Committee for the Red Cross
• U.N. Crisis Relief
• Full Gospel Church