Chronicle poll results: Vigils related to Israel
We asked our readers if they attended a vigil or other community event related to Israel in the past week. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “Have you attended a vigil or other Jewish community event related to Israel in the past week?” Of the 175 people who responded, 72% said no and 28% said yes. Comments were submitted by 31 people. A few follow.
The unity and support of our Pittsburgh community is uplifting and so very meaningful!
For whatever reason, I don’t connect emotionally to these kinds of gatherings. However, for those who do, I think they’re really important and I’m glad to see that they have been so well attended.
I watched on TV and on the internet.
I am too old to participate in a large-group event. I pray for all victims in my home.
I am concerned about the spread of COVID in highly dense areas.
I didn’t attend only because, unfortunately, there was nothing organized in my area. I definitely would have otherwise.
There is no greater comfort than being in a large group of diverse Jews in our community coming together in a spirit of unity around a common cause and purpose.
I livestreamed the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, z”l.
I was too scared. The lefties are very antisemitic right now.
We need to continue to show up and support our Jewish community in Pittsburgh and our homeland Israel.
Gathering in times of crisis is vital to the future of the Jewish people. PJC
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