Zev Stub is the Times of Israel's Diaspora Affairs correspondent.
Some 27 non-profit organizations assembled teams of runners at the 14th annual Jerusalem Marathon, many raising money in support of terror victims and their families.
About 120 runners joined the Remembering Roey team, created in memory of Staff Sgt. Roey Weiser, a Golani soldier born to American immigrants who was killed while serving near Gaza on October 7. “His whole division is here, along with other friends,” says his father, Yami Weiser. “People from all over the country came to join.”
Yami Weiser and his wife at the Jerusalem Marathon, April 4, 2025. (Zev Stub/The Times of Israel)
Another team raised money for the Ari Fuld Project, created in memory of the pro-Israel activist killed by a Palestinian terrorist in 2018.
“We’re here fighting for Israel, which is exactly what Ari did during his lifetime,” says Miriam Fuld, Ari’s widow and chairman of the organization. “Ari came to the marathon every year and loved running through the streets of Jerusalem. We’re continuing his work by being here and by spreading truth and justice. It’s amazing to see so many people here and so happy on a beautiful morning.”
Another organization, Just One Chesed, assembled an international team of 50 runners to raise money for an organization encouraging people to do more good deeds. “We’re so excited to be here today and see the nation come together, united as one,” says the organization’s founder, Jerry Latinik. ” It’s been a long year for Israel, and we’re excited to have a booth and spread kindness and inspire people.”
Miriam Fuld and her sons at the Jerusalem Marathon, April 4, 2025. (Zev Stub/The Times of Israel)
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