Hundreds of people packed into Central Park West between West 82nd and 85th streets for the United for Israel Vigil and Prayer Monday night.

The vigil was organized by the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.

“The tragedy of October 7 will forever live on as a Memorial Day,” said Glad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations.

Monday marked 30 days since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.

“In the Jewish tradition, the 30th day is a religiously important day,” said Eric Goldstein, CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York. “It’s the Sheloshim that marks the continuing sense of mourning, but a time that people come together to be with each other, to feel a sense of solidarity, one from the other in times of real grief.”

Among the supporters present were several well-known actors and musicians, as well as elected officials.

“I will fight hard until we get all the aid Israel has asked for and needs out of the Congress and onto President Biden's desk," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. "To support Israel does support ourselves."

In addition to the many Israeli flags and signs, some held the pictures of those who were kidnapped. Those faces were shown on the large screens that lined the street. Family members of hostages were present for the event.

The event was also a call to action to save the hostages and denounce those who fired the first shots.

“We call on the world to remember to unequivocally condemn Hamas,” Goldstein said.