Jewish Pride

Saturday the 19th of November was a night to remember. I was so proud of all the people who attended and were part of the first ever Jewish Pride float at the Perth Pride Parade. In my 24 year existence this was one  of my proudest Jewish moments. Around 40 of us turned out kitted with signs, Israeli flags and banners. We marched down William and James street (Perth City) with 1000s upon 1000s of onlookers. Every step taken we received an overwhelming applause from the onlooking crowd. To cap things off we were award the trophy for being the best walking group. We beet the Greens who had won it the last 2 years running.

We ended the night with a moving Havadallah service in the James Street Park where 2 ministers and other non-Jewish marches took part. It was a truly uplifting experience.

We only had one sour moment where a member of the Socialist Alliance, on their megaphone felt the need to shout out JEWS CAN'T RUN JEWS CAN'T HIDE JEWS SUPPORT GENOCIDE. He was very quickly was silenced by members of the onlooking crowd and the festivities continued. No one from our group engaged with this idiot. But it does demonstrate the underlining anti-antisemitism in the left-wing socialist leadership.

As a member of the Youth it was our opportunity to put the Jewish community and Israel on the map, Demonstrating that we are a progressive people that are tolerant and excepting of all.