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A brief review of Jewish and Pro-Israel rallies in Washington DC including the Rabbis March in 1943, the Six Day War rally in 1967, Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jewry in 1987 and the National Rally in Solidarity With Israel in 2002 featuring rare sound bytes from Natan Sharansky, Elie Wiesel and more. Did you or a family member attend one of these rallies? Let me know in the comments section.

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50,000 Jews Participate in Public Rally for Israel in Washington - 1967When the Rabbis Marched on WashingtonWashington Post article on Rabbis MarchThe Day the Rabbis MarchedRabbis March videoHistory is Made At Washington Rally - 2002Thousands Rally for Israel - 2002Tens of thousands rally in support of Israel - 2002National Rally for Israel - 2002 C-Span videoFreedom Sunday 1987Freedom Rally for Soviet Jews 1987 C-Span video



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