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Rally & March on Washington

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1 Kislev 5784

6:00 AM - 11:00 PMWashington, DC

Join the March in Washington DC on Tuesday, November 14th!

We are happy to be offering an opportunity to join the March in Washington DC on Tuesday.

We will be traveling with up to 200 other members of the Northern Westchester community, across 4 buses. We expect to email all participants on Monday with the pickup/drop-off location of their assigned bus.

All of our buses are full. CLICK HERE for buses leaving from White Plains. Please contact syoung@bettorah.org with any questions or cancelations.

Please review the Security details and FAQ's below. In addition, visit www.MarchforIsrael.org to review what to expect once we arrive. 

SECURITY GUIDELINES FOR ALL ATTENDEES (from CSS & event organizers)   

  • Do not openly publish or advertise in social networks pictures of the meeting point or time of the gathering.
  • Do not livestream or share information on social media about your location while en route to the event. 
  • Avoid arriving to the demonstration in a recognizable outfit. Only display this once arriving at the event/destination. 
  • Please do not display Israeli flags, signs etc. on the exterior or interior windows of your bus particularly while en route to/from the event. 
  • MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS FULLY CHARGED and bring a spare battery if you have one
  • Do not get involved in confrontation of any type. If you encounter a problematic situation in the street, look for a safe place to stay out of harm's way (store, coffee shop, hotel etc.)
  • Do not leave your belongings without supervision at any time.
  • If the press appears before, during or after the trip, be mindful of your comments, especially as it relates to travel logistics and statements that can be construed as inflaming or may identify yourself. If asked where you are from, reply, "Northern Westchester, NY". 
  • Always be aware of your surroundings. We will be outdoors during the event - take note of physical barriers such as buildings, fences, barricades that may impede your egress. 

 

FAQ's  

Q: What time are we leaving Northern Westchester?

A: Buses will depart at 6am. Please arrive 15 minutes early so that buses can depart on time. We anticipate an approximately 5.5 hour bus ride with additional time needed for switching the driver and for traffic within the DC/march area.

Q: Where will the pickup/drop off location be in Northern Westchester?

A: We have 4 buses from more than 5 congregations across the area. On Monday we will review the attendee list and assign buses based on the information given upon sign-up. Expect an email on Monday with this information.

Q: Will we get bathroom breaks on the bus?

A: We are expecting to have buses with on-board bathrooms.

Q: Will we get food on the bus?

A: Please bring your own food (and ice-packs!) for your own anticipated appetites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will have a limited number of snacks aboard the bus. 

Q: Will we get drinks on the bus?

A: Please bring your own drinks for your own anticipated needs. We will have a limited number of small water bottles on the bus. 

Q: Will there be WiFi on the bus?

A: At this time we cannot be sure if there will be WiFi on the bus but remind you that bus-based WiFi is notoriously inconsistent even if it is offered.

Q: What time is the march?

A: The march is expected to take place from 1pm-3pm.

Q: The bus will drop off at Union Station Parking Garage

A: We are trying to get a drop off and pick up point as close to the march entrance as possible. Your bus captain will have the most up to date information on Tuesday morning. Please download the What'sApp app on your cell as we will try to make bus groups to communicate with each other.

Q: Will I need to purchase a Metrocard?

A: We encourage participants to download a Metro SmartTrip into their Google or Apple Wallet to avoid purchasing a paper metrocard from a kiosk in the event you need it. Use this link to setup on your phone: https://www.wmata.com/fares/MobilePay/

Q: What time will we leave Washington DC?

A: We anticipate leaving DC at 4pm and arriving back in Northern Westchester at approximately 10pm but possibly 11pm. 

Q: What happens if we miss the bus?

A: We will do our best to call you but ask you to respect the fact that each bus will have approximately 50 passengers who are each expecting to depart and arrive on time. Be sure to exchange phone numbers with your "bus captain" before you leave the bus in DC, plus share cell numbers with other people on your bus in case of emergency etc. We will be dealing with a lot of people!

Q: Can we bring flags and signs?

A: Yes! We will have space under the bus to store the signs. Signs or flags with poles, posts, sticks are NOT allowed. The event organizers in DC will have small flags and posters to hand out to attendees too. 

 

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