New York – The student leadership of Yeshiva University organized a rally in solidarity with Israel in New York City’s Times Square on November 23. The rally was open to all denominations and faith groups, created a peaceful space for communal prayer, song and unity in support of Israel. “Recognizing that terrorism in Israel affects all of us as Jews and Americans, Yeshiva University students came together in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel,” said Rabbi Kenneth Brander, vice president for university and community life at YU. Shai Berman, president of the Yeshiva College Student Association said, “We stressed that terror is a problem that plagues the entire free world and that we all need to support Israel in her efforts to protect her citizens and end this senseless violence. At the same time, we also attempted to communicate our hope for a brighter future for the State of Israel.”