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PHOTOS: USC Jewish community holds vigil for Israel

USC students and members of the community gathered in the garden of the Anne Frank Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023, for a vigil in support of Israel. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.

A man carries the flag of Jerusalem in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina during a Jewish community vigil for Israel on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
A man carries the flag of Jerusalem in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina during a Jewish community vigil for Israel on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
An attendee holds up signs displaying the Israeli flag and a message of support for Israel during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
An attendee holds up signs displaying the Israeli flag and a message of support for Israel during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
A local Rabbi speaks during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
A local Rabbi speaks during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Fourth-year public relations student and Student Body President Emmie Thompson and third-year marketing and finance student and Student Body Vice President Abrianna Reaves light their candles prior to a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Fourth-year public relations student and Student Body President Emmie Thompson and third-year marketing and finance student and Student Body Vice President Abrianna Reaves light their candles prior to a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees hold up the flags of Israel and Jerusalem in attempt to block attendeees holding up a large Palestinean flag during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees hold up the flags of Israel and Jerusalem in attempt to block attendeees holding up a large Palestinean flag during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
South Carolina Representative Beth E. Bernstein speaks during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
South Carolina Representative Beth E. Bernstein speaks during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
Attendees stand with lit candles in hand during a Jewish community vigil in the garden of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.