On Thursday, December 19, Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted the borough’s annual Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting ceremony at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. The event, which was hosted in partnership with the Bronx Jewish Community Council, featured musical performances by students from the Kinneret Day School and Riverdale Y Nursery School. (above) Diaz was joined by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, the Bronx Jewish Community Council and students from the Kinneret Day School and Riverdale Y Nursery School for the Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting ceremony.
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Diaz with members of the Bronx Jewish Community Center.
Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s office
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Diaz (c) helps light the candles during the Menorah Lighting ceremony.
Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s office
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Diaz (c) enjoys the celebration of Chanukah.
Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s office
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Diaz was joined by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, the Bronx Jewish Community Council and students from the Kinneret Day School and Riverdale Y Nursery School for the Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting ceremony.
Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s office
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Students from the Kinneret Day School and Riverdale Y Nursery School performed Chanukah songs during the Menorah Lighting ceremony.
Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s office