'No Hate, No Fear': Gov. Walz joins solidarity event for Minnesota's Jewish community

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hundreds gathered Tuesday night at Temple Israel for a solidarity event standing against recent anti-Semitic attacks and other hate crimes that have happened across the nation.

The event was called “No Hate, No Fear.”

Hundreds attend Jewish solidarity event in Minneapolis

Gov. Tim Walz was among the attendees of the event meant to show solidarity with Minnesota's Jewish community.

People from different faiths joined Gov. Tim Walz and other local leaders at the synagogue for a discussion on peace, solidarity and faith.

In light of recent events, many people in Minnesota’s Jewish community have looked for ways they can stand against the uptick in anti-Semitic incidents.

Gov. Walz said the most important way to battle hate is to stand united.

“It’s a show of solidarity,” Walz said. “It’s to show there’s no hate or no fear, and I think as we’ve seen an increase in hate crimes - specifically antisemitism - it’s critically important that these don’t go unchallenged.”

Leaders at the Temple say they have not seen any specific targeted threats against their congregation, but always have many layers of security in place.