Last Sunday, May 31, 2026, I experienced a wonderful day of Jewish unity and support. Jews and allies from around the world gathered to march in the annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York City. There was extreme security to make certain that no violence would occur. On the Jewish side, that really isn’t a problem. There is evidence that only when the anti-Israel side protests, do they call for violence against Jews, Israel and those supporting Israel.

It was a glorious day! The sun was shining as a sea of Israeli and American flags were waving down Fifth Avenue. To participate in such a mass of Jewish celebration of Israel and the Jewish people was exhilarating.

I feel we must focus on the positivity and enthusiasm that filled the day. I was honored to be the lead volunteer for the Hadassah delegation at the parade. Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, founded in........

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