Rally in Washington 11/14/23

[Euclid]

Are people really expecting more than 100k people to be there?

lol i just threw a number out there to make a joke

[Yehuda57]

lol i just threw a number out there to make a joke

100k is a massive underestimate

[ExGingi]

Someone posted on a group the following:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIr-WWhgkNcC28CbESvYHDORh3Lyo3ZVrzK6H6MxVD4Bmomg/viewform

I am personally appalled by it. Who gives permission to use the Rebbe's signature wherever people feel the urge?

[aishel]

Are people really expecting more than 100k people to be there?

They're hoping for 250k. From what I hear, the permit they have for the rally says 60k.

[ExGingi]

I wasn't planning on going, but thinking about flying might be an option.

What time does it end. Return flight available 3:40pm or 10:20pm.

[Dan]

I wasn't planning on going, but thinking about flying might be an option.

What time does it end. Return flight available 3:40pm or 10:20pm.

1020pm. Thank me later.

[JMHO]

Any word about non-Jews plans to join?

No one will be checking (except Tefillin stands maybe). All supporters of Israel are welcome to join!

[JMHO]

100k is a massive underestimate

Depends who is counting

[Jellybelly]

From Hefkervelt:

- Dr. Richard Roberts will be offering sponsorships of busses for the rally in Washington this Tuesday up to $3900

Any word on how many noshes and cotton candy will be sponsored?

[Dan]

OU is hosting a brunch at the Willard https://www.ou.org/israelbrunch/

Nice! CY?

What are the shacharis minyan options around DC?
Any breakfast spots?
Best place to park?

[AsherO]

Nice! CY?

Very nice. I imagine they’ll have either CY or non-dairy options. The form asks for dietary/allergy concerns so you can probably ask about CY.

[Essen est zich]

If everyone will be bringing their teffilin and talleisim, where will they store it after?

(Marching with teffilin isn't such a bad idea either...)

[dovy2]

If everyone will be bringing their teffilin and talleisim, where will they store it after?

(Marching with teffilin isn't such a bad idea either...)

are hey even gonna allow backpacks? I hope not...

[Dan]

are hey even gonna allow backpacks? I hope not...

Small bags are allowed, yes.

[Euclid]

Small bags are allowed, yes.

What are lubavitchers going to do

[EliJelly]

No one will be checking (except Tefillin stands maybe). All supporters of Israel are welcome to join!

Checking for what? I sure hope non-Jews join and show up in record numbers.

[AsherO]

Thoughts on bringing my 9-year old kid along? Is that too young?

[justaregularguy]

Thoughts on bringing my 9-year old kid along? Is that too young?

sounds like there will be a lot of walking and standing if (s)he can handle that

[Sammy82]

Thoughts on bringing my 9-year old kid along? Is that too young?

at that age, it really depends on the kid. My first few would have understand and appreciate being there. It's a great lesson on caring for our brothers and sister in EY.  But the next few of my kids would be complaining within an hour and it would be a complete waste of time (unless I lived within an hour or two).

[Dan]

Thoughts on bringing my 9-year old kid along? Is that too young?

I'm bringing 10 and 12.

at that age, it really depends on the kid. My first few would have understand and appreciate being there. It's a great lesson on caring for our brothers and sister in EY.  But the next few of my kids would be complaining within an hour and it would be a complete waste of time (unless I lived within an hour or two).

Yup.