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Multifaith organization to host vigil for peace in the Middle East

The vigil will take place Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

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The organization Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice is hosting a vigil in Palo Alto calling for peace in the Middle East this Saturday, Nov. 11.

The vigil is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. in King Plaza, at 250 Hamilton Ave., where community members will mourn those who have died in the conflict between Israel and Hamas and stand with those who are facing hatred. The organization has previously hosted similar community building events on the anniversary of 9/11.

"We come together from many diverse faith communities and spiritual traditions to put our convictions into action by saying NO to war and YES to peace and justice," the organization's website states.

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Multifaith organization to host vigil for peace in the Middle East

The vigil will take place Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

by / Palo Alto Weekly

Uploaded: Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 11:21 am

The organization Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice is hosting a vigil in Palo Alto calling for peace in the Middle East this Saturday, Nov. 11.

The vigil is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. in King Plaza, at 250 Hamilton Ave., where community members will mourn those who have died in the conflict between Israel and Hamas and stand with those who are facing hatred. The organization has previously hosted similar community building events on the anniversary of 9/11.

"We come together from many diverse faith communities and spiritual traditions to put our convictions into action by saying NO to war and YES to peace and justice," the organization's website states.

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