Patricia Heaton’s campaign is latest effort by non-Jews to employ Jewish ritual objects in a show of solidarity with Jews facing antisemitism

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Thousands of non-Jews order mezuzahs after a pro-Israel Christian puts one on her door in solidarity
Jackie Hajdenberg
September 25, 2024

A Jewish nonprofit that distributes mezuzahs has been deluged with thousands of requests after a Catholic sitcom actress launched a campaign encouraging people to put up the ritual object in support of the Jewish community. Patricia Heaton, known for her starring roles in “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle,” announced the campaign Monday as part of her nonprofit, The October 7 Coalition, a Christian group founded after the Hamas attack in Israel last year to support the Jewish community and Israel. “As we head toward the one year anniversary of October 7th, I ask that you please join me in the #MyzuzahYourzuzah campaign to show solidarity with your Jewish friends and neighbors, fight antisemitism and bless your household…” READ MORE

TWITTER Patricia Heaton hanging her mezuzah

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