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LI Rally Held Calling For Peace In Ukraine

The multi-denominational service took place in Long Beach.

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One of the clergymen addresses the crowd at Temple Emanu-El in Long Beach for peace in Ukraine. (Jill Vogel)
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Attendees at a rally in Long Beach wear sunflowers as a symbol of peace in Ukraine. (Jill Vogel )
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Part of the crowd from Monday night at the Rally for Peace. (Jill Vogel )

LONG BEACH, NY — As uncertainty fills for families in Ukraine, despite more than 1.5 million people fleeing the war-torn country, Long Islanders gathered to urge the end of the bloodshed.

The Rally for Peace was held Monday night at Temple Emanu-El in Long Beach.

Attendees wore sunflowers as a symbol of peace.

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The multi-denominational service also featured clergy from the Centerpoint Church, New Life Church, St. James-Jerusalem Episcopal Church and Temple Israel.

The rally was created to show support for the people of Ukraine and bring voices together in prayers for peace.

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Organizers say approximately 200 people attended the gathering.

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