Unity March and Rally held for SF Jewish community
SAN FRANCISCO - A show of support for the Jewish community Sunday in San Francisco in response to escalating acts of anti-Semitism across the nation.
The Unity March and Rally started in the Embarcadero Plaza and finished in front of City Hall. The goal of the event is to bring together the northern California Jewish community and allies, combat anti-Semitism and foster inclusion and belonging.
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Speakers included Mayor London Breed, State Sen. Scott Wiener and Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen.
Similar events have taken place recently in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Washington.