On Thursday, May 12th, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. in conjunction with The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale -“The Bayit,” hosted the Bronx Israeli Independence Festival.
“The Bronx joins with communities across the world in commemorating the 68th anniversary of the State of Israel, a historic day that instills joy and pride in Jewish people. This year’s celebration is even more special because it happens it falls during Bronx Week, when we get to highlight the best and brightest of our Borough. I can’t think of a better way to show the world that The Bronx is a friend of Israel and that the Jewish community in the Bronx is strong, vibrant and growing,” said Borough President Diaz.
The event was completely free and included a barbeque dinner, inflatable rides, puppet show, entertainment, music and much more.
Above - Long time Jewish leader not only Riverdale, and New York City, but the entire world Rabbi Avi Weiss, welcomes his good friend Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to the Bayit the spiritual home of Rabbi Weiss.
Below - Rabbi Weiss explains to BP Diaz just what the exhibits on the wall mean to the Jewish religion.
Above - BP Diaz was so involved in the event, that he even helped out at one of the games for children who came to the event.
Below - Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was on hand to help celebrate the event with BP Diaz, as was local Councilman Andrew Cohen (who is not in the photo).
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