Elected officials including Town of Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey were present during the event. (Submitted photo)

The Chabad Edelman Jewish Center and the greater Jewish community held an evening of prayer Sunday, Oct. 15, in support of Israel during its ongoing conflict with Palestine.

Elected officials shared words of support, lit memorial candles and the community joined in prayer for the people in Israel.

Those present were joined virtually by communities from all over the State of Arizona and heard updates from Rabbi Lieberman in Ashkelon, Israel.

The Fountain Hills Jewish community is especially grateful to the wider Fountain Hills community who have shown support during this very difficult time, a press release read. All week long, thoughtful neighbors have been dropping off flowers, letters of support and donations for Israel.

“We can truly feel the embrace and are fortunate to live in such a warm and loving town,” the release read.