TAU: On Sunday: 1,000,000 Bells Will Ring to Shake the World and Mark 100 Days
From Israel, the USA, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland through the Caribbean, Central America, Brazil, Philippines, and India, at least 1 million bells will ring in a powerful display of global unity on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at exactly 4 p.m. in Jerusalem. This unprecedented event marks 100 days since the October 7th Hamas terrorist organization massacre of 1,200 civilians – Israelis and nationals of 41 other countries – including infants, children, men, women, and the elderly.
The Lowy International School at Tel Aviv University (TAU) is a proud partner of the One Million Bells initiative, which is the brainchild of Dr. Inon Schenker, a global public health specialist and a social entrepreneur who teaches at TAU’s Coller School of Management. Other partners include the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Zionist Organization, the Center for Jewish Impact, major hotel chains, the Stock Exchange, United Nations for Israel, Impact for Healthy Future, NOVA, and global faith organizations.
Individuals, groups and organizations around the world will ring diverse bells for 60 seconds echoing three messages:
Ring to Remember – the murdered, injured, their families and loved ones
Ring to Reclaim – a world without terror, antisemitism, bigotry, and racism
Ring to Return – the remaining hostages immediately
Tel Aviv University Event
The Lowy International School will be holding a bell-ringing event for the TAU community, (which is open to media), in the lobby of The Green House, located at 24 Dr. George Wise Street. The event will begin at 3:45 p.m. with bell ringing occurring promptly at 4 p.m. Jerusalem time and will be followed by some words from special guests. The event will be held in English and personal bells will be distributed to all attendees.
Quotes
Dr. Inon Schenker, Initiative Creator: “Bells have been a powerful tool for centuries. One bell can warn of danger and save a village; One million bells may shake the world, herald hope and mark a line between humanity and evil. 7th October 2024 must be remembered globally as a defining moment against terror.”
Maureen Meyer Adiri, Director, The Lowy International School:
“As the international school at TAU, we have always recognized the importance of global understanding and unity. As we mark 100 days, having bells ring out around the world reminds us of the power of community, remembrance, and solidarity and how much it is needed right now.”
Ambassador Dan Oryan: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs attaches great importance to telling the story of what happened on October 7, to the immediate release of the hostages in Gaza and to a clear, decisive global action against the rise of racism and antisemitism. The bells ringing around the world on the 100th day strengthen these three efforts and should mobilize global solidarity highlighting these important massages.”
Raheli Baratz-Rix, WZO: “On January 14 – 100 days since the horrific massacre, we will all stand together and ring a million bells. We call on our friends all over the world to stop for 60 seconds, to remember the murdered and wounded, to shout the cry of the hostages in Gaza, and to call on world leaders to stop the wave of anti-Semitism and terrorism. Let’s alarm together against the harsh silence of the nations of the world and raise awareness of the growing anti-Semitism around the world – there is no place for silence, there is no place for anti-Semitism – it’s time to ring all bells!”
Robert Singer, Center for Jewish Impact Chairman: “As we join hands across continents to make a million bells ring, we are not just commemorating a tragedy; we are echoing a powerful message of global solidarity and cooperation. Each bell that tolls is a testament to our collective strength and resolve to overcome darkness with light, hatred with unity, and division with an unbreakable bond of shared values and common goals. Together, we are louder, stronger, and more impactful.”
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