Prayers for peace: Community comes together amid attacks in Israel, war in Gaza
A world away from Israel and the Gaza Strip, hundreds of people gathered in Marblehead and Swampscott recently to sing, pray and hope for peace amid bloody terror attacks and a war.
On Sunday, Oct. 15, people filled Star of the Sea Church for an interfaith vigil conducted by the Marblehead Ministerial Association, including rabbis, priests, reverends and other faith leaders.
Rev. Jim Bixby walks down the aisle at Sunday’s interfaith peace vigil at Star of the Sea Church on Oct. 15. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER
Rabbi Michael Schwartz of Temple Sinai shared stories of close friends in Israel impacted by Hamas’ surprise attack on Oct. 7, including two women who had led organizations to build bridges with Palestians. One woman was kidnapped, the other was killed.
Schwartz ...