Jewish Federation of Orange County to hold a community gathering for Israel tonight

The Jewish Federation of Orange County will host a community gathering for Israel, today on October 10th, at 6:00 p.m. The event is open to all community members.

Earlier this week Israel suffered an unprecedented terrorist attack by Hamas. Federation’s board, membership, and staff are horrified and heartbroken by the loss of life and injuries that have resulted thus far, and are likely to worsen.

The Orange County federation are joined by elected officials and community and religious leaders in their solidarity with the people of Israel and their right to defend themselves against these heinous attacks. Those attending will include:

• Senator Alex Padilla, D-CA
• Representative Katie Porter, D-CA
• Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, California, District 73
• Senator Josh Newman, California, District 29
• Chief Michael Kent, Irvine Police Department

Security protocols will be in place. Click here to register for the event.

Location: Merage JCC, Samueli Jewish Campus, 1 Federation Way, Irvine.

About Jewish Federation of Orange County:

Jewish Federation of Orange County (JFedOC), a nonprofit organization, has been active in the OC community since 1965 when it was incorporated under its original name Jewish Community Council of Orange County. JFedOC convenes, engages, and leads the Jewish OC community and its partners, leverages its resources to enhance and sustain Jewish life, assists people in need, mobilizes on issues of concern to the local Jewish community, and strengthens the bond with Israel and Jewish people globally. To learn more visit https://www.jewishorangecounty.org/.