BP DIAZ CELEBRATES ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

On Thursday, April 19, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. in conjunction with The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale -“The Bayit,” hosted the borough’s annual celebration to commemorate the independence of Israel.

The event, which marks the 70th anniversary of the independence of Israel, included a barbecue dinner, inflatable rides, puppet show, entertainment, music and much more.

Above - Rabbi Steven Exlier of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale receives a proclamation from Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden. 

Below - Rabbi Exlier poses with local elected officials Councilman Andrew Cohen Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Deputy Bronx BP Scott-McFadden, State Senator Jeff Klein, and Richard Federman representing Congressman Eliot Engel. 

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. had four events to attend in a span of three hours in Manhattan and the Bronx. The Deputy BP will occasionally stand in for the BP when more than one event is held at the same time or when the BP is ill. 

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. in conjunction with The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale -“The Bayit,” hosted the borough’s annual celebration of Israel’s independence.

The event, which marks the 69th anniversary of the independence of Israel, w completely free and included a barbeque dinner, inflatable rides, puppet show, entertainment, music and much more.

Above - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. arrives at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale to help celebrate ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Below - On his way in BP Diaz stops to talk to a proud Jewish father.

There were inflatable rides as you see above, and board games, along with good talking as seen below.

Above - Bronx BP Diaz Jr. was joined by Rabbi Exler, Councilman Cohen, and Bronx DA Clark.

Below BP Diaz presents a proclamation to Rabbi Exler proclaiming today Israeli Independence Day. 

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

   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).