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| Borough President Diaz (center), Rabbi Israel Greenberg (left), and New York Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman (right), lit the menorah to commemorate the Jewish holiday. |
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.,
together with New York Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman and the Bronx's Jewish leaders, hosted the
borough’s annual Chanukah celebration at Borough Hall yesterday, the third day in the Festival of Lights.
"The
celebration of Chanukah reminds us that we can triumph over oppression
of all kinds, no matter what the odds," Waldman said. "It is a triumph of a little
light over total darkness."
Diaz echoed that statement, saying one of the reasons for this celebration is "to understand the history of the Festival of Lights."
He also spoke about his past visit to Israel, saying "there is no better way to see the beauty of Israel than with your own eyes.
Jump below for a few more pictures of the event.
Diaz echoed that statement, saying one of the reasons for this celebration is "to understand the history of the Festival of Lights."
He also spoke about his past visit to Israel, saying "there is no better way to see the beauty of Israel than with your own eyes.
Traditional Chanukah foods,
such as latkes and jelly donuts, were served. The event also
featured a musical performance from world-renowned recording artist Dafka
Israel-Potok and the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Choir.
Jump below for a few more pictures of the event.
