BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

UsaNewsOnline.Com Desk, New York : On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s annual Chanukah celebration at the Riverdale YM-YWHA.

The event featured musical performances by the Kinneret Day & Riverdale Y Nursery Schools, as well as traditional Chanukah food and a menorah lighting ceremony.

“Once again, I was proud to join my Jewish friends and people from all walks of life to celebrate Chanukah, and to commemorate the Jewish festival of lights,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Chanukah is a wonderful tradition celebrated by Jewish people throughout the world, and this event is always an excellent way for our borough to celebrate the season.”

The event was co-sponsored by the Bronx Jewish Community Council.

(CAPTION: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. leads the lighting of the menorah at the borough’s annual Chanukah celebration, which took place at the Riverdale YM-YWHA on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.) Press Release.