Community Wide Pro Israel Solidarity Walk and Rally

The Tampa Bay Committee to Bless Israel (TBCBI) is hosting a Pro Israel Solidarity Walk and Rally on Sunday, September 17, 2006. The Walk will be start at 2 p.m. at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa, FL, and culminate at Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL. 33629, at 3 p.m. for the Rally.

Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) August 29, 2006 -- The Tampa Bay Committee to Bless Israel (TBCBI) is hosting a Pro Israel Solidarity Walk and Rally on Sunday, September 17, 2006. The Walk will be start at 2 p.m. at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa, FL, and culminate at Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629, at 3 p.m. for the Rally.

This community wide, multi-cultural event seeks to promote solidarity between members of the community on behalf of Israel despite ethnic or religious background.

For security purposes pre-registration for the Walk is preferred at http://www.blessIsrael2006.com. There will be a small gift at check-in for the first 300 who pre-register. Check-in will be at 1:30 p.m. followed by the Walk down Bayshore at 2 p.m. Participants are requested to carry Israeli flags and posters with positive messages such as "Honk if you love Israel." The Rally begins at 3 p.m. with music, Israeli dancing, and special speakers. In the marketplace, there will be an opportunity to send cards to Israeli soldiers, learn about ways you an support Israel, and purchase items from the Marketplace. All proceeds raised will go to help support victims of terrorism living in Israel.

The theme of this Israel Solidarity Walk and Rally is "For Such a Time as This: N.O.W.- No Other Way!" which is based on the theme of the book of Esther (Hadassah). The other theme is "Action NOW Prevents Holocausts Later."

If you are interested in volunteering in or speaking at the Israel Solidarity Walk and Rally, please contact Mary Dee Michael at (813) 404-5673. She is also available for interviews.

The Tampa Bay Committee to Bless Israel continually strives to raise awareness of Israel within our community. The TBCBI also raises funds fr victims of terrorism living in Israel. It is staffed completely by volunteers. All proceeds will go to support Israel. When donating, please make your checks out to "Bless Israel."

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