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Dear B'nai Israel,
We are mobilizing our B'nai Israel community to attend the March for Israel on Tuesday, November 14 on the National Mall. Our voices are critical to defeat antisemitism, to demand freedom for the hostages, and to demonstrate that America stands with Israel. This will be an important moment in B'nai Israel's history and we look forward to seeing and rallying with you on Tuesday.
Please read below for key details for B'nai Israel Attendees:
Transportation: Public transportation is recommended for all local agencies attending the rally. A B'nai Israel contingency will be meeting at TWINBROOK METRO STATION at 10:30 AM on Tuesday. If you plan to join us on Tuesday and you do not already have a metro card, please ensure you go to the station in advance to get your round-trip fare card OR arrive with plenty of time to get one. We will be taking the red line from Twinbrook to Metro Center together.
B'nai Israel Meeting Point: To connect with others who may be meeting us downtown, B'nai Israel will meet at 12:00 PM outside the Museum of Natural History on the Mall side of the building (Madison Dr. NW) before heading through to security.
Access Bracelets: B'nai Israel has pre-secured the "blue bracelets" that will be given priority access at the rally. We will be distributing these bracelets to those meeting us at the metro and the Museum of Natural History. If you are confirmed that you will attend the rally and do not plan to meet us at either location, you can sign-out bracelets for yourself at B'nai Israel on Monday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the main office. We have been asked to only hand out bracelets to those known to our community and those who will definitely be in attendance. The bracelets are also being distributed to other Federation partners and delegations, so please do not take for others you may be meeting.
Let us Know to Expect You: Please reply to this email and simply let us know if you plan to join us so B'nai Israel can get a general idea of numbers.
MCPS Absences: We have heard that Montgomery County Public Schools has deemed this rally an excused absence from school. Please be sure to contact your own principal, but we want to share this message.
General Rally Information from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington:
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Gates open 10:00 AM).
Location: The event entrance will be on 12th St NW on the National Mall.
Security: All Federal and local law enforcement agencies are coordinating to secure this event, as are Federation’s partners, Secure Community Network (SCN). The perimeter will be secured and there will be security checkpoints to enter the event area. To speed up your security screening, please bring only essential items and paper signs. Flag poles and signs on sticks will NOT be permitted in the event area.
ADA Accommodations: ASL interpreters will be displayed on the Jumbotron and closed captioning will be available during speeches. Wheelchair accessible restrooms will be available onsite. Please email MarchForIsrael@jfna.org for additional ADA questions.
Food: Participants are encouraged to bring food and water into the event area. Food and beverages will NOT be provided or available for purchase within the event area.
Frequently Asked Questions: Visit here for additional details on security, travel, and more.
Questions? Visit www.shalomdc.org/march, or email info@shalomdc.org.
Registration: Please register below if you are planning to attend the rally.
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