HUDSON, Ohio — Following two anti-semitic demonstrations in recent weeks, the Hudson community is standing in solidarity against the hate speech. Wednesday evening, hundreds joined faith leaders from the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities in response to the antisemitism.

“No matter what, as community, we stand as a people supporting and loving one another,” First Congregational Church of Hudson Pastor Peter Wiley told the large crowd on the Hudson Gazebo Green.

The event attracted both Hudson residents and visitors who said they were disturbed by the antisemitic demonstrations.

“Why here? But why anywhere, really, is my concern,” said Liz Blanch, a Broadview Heights resident whose daughter and brother live in Hudson.

Some remarked on Wednesday’s crowd, which overshadowed the smal

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