Hundreds march for release of hostages
Several hundred marched in Albany on June 8 to demand the hostages’ release, joining the ‘Run for their lives’ walk that has spread since Oct. 7.
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Amidah Albany joined the ’Run for their lives’ group on Sunday, June 8, for a peaceful walk starting at Cong. Beth Emeth, Academy Road, to demand the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.
After a short address by Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer of Run 4 Their Lives at 2 pm, the group of several hundred, some carrying signs and Israeli and American flags, walked on sidewalks to New Scotland Avenue, to approximately Forest Avenue, and back on Helderberg Avenue.
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Hundreds march for release of hostages
Several hundred marched in Albany on June 8 to demand the hostages’ release, joining the ‘Run for their lives’ walk that has spread since Oct. 7.
The Jewish World
1
mins read time
Originally published at
The Jewish World
Amidah Albany joined the ’Run for their lives’ group on Sunday, June 8, for a peaceful walk starting at Cong. Beth Emeth, Academy Road, to demand the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.
After a short address by Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer of Run 4 Their Lives at 2 pm, the group of several hundred, some carrying signs and Israeli and American flags, walked on sidewalks to New Scotland Avenue, to approximately Forest Avenue, and back on Helderberg Avenue.
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Originally published at
The Jewish World
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Hundreds march for release of hostages
Several hundred marched in Albany on June 8 to demand the hostages’ release, joining the ‘Run for their lives’ walk that has spread since Oct. 7.
The Jewish World
1
mins read time
Originally published at
The Jewish World
Amidah Albany joined the ’Run for their lives’ group on Sunday, June 8, for a peaceful walk starting at Cong. Beth Emeth, Academy Road, to demand the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.
After a short address by Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer of Run 4 Their Lives at 2 pm, the group of several hundred, some carrying signs and Israeli and American flags, walked on sidewalks to New Scotland Avenue, to approximately Forest Avenue, and back on Helderberg Avenue.
Short video
Originally published at
The Jewish World
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Hundreds march for release of hostages
Several hundred marched in Albany on June 8 to demand the hostages’ release, joining the ‘Run for their lives’ walk that has spread since Oct. 7.
The Jewish World
1
mins read time
Originally published at
The Jewish World
Amidah Albany joined the ’Run for their lives’ group on Sunday, June 8, for a peaceful walk starting at Cong. Beth Emeth, Academy Road, to demand the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.
After a short address by Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer of Run 4 Their Lives at 2 pm, the group of several hundred, some carrying signs and Israeli and American flags, walked on sidewalks to New Scotland Avenue, to approximately Forest Avenue, and back on Helderberg Avenue.
Short video
Originally published at
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