Brook-Lens: A Pre-Passover Celebration at Borough Hall
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, joined by Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna, addresses Jewish community leaders and representatives of City agencies at a pre-Passover community open dialogue in the courtroom of Borough Hall.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, joined by Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna, addresses Jewish community leaders and representatives of City agencies at a pre-Passover community open dialogue in the courtroom of Borough Hall. Photo: Ron Ricardo/Brooklyn BP's Office
On Wednesday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted Jewish community leaders and representatives from City agencies, including the New York City Police Department, Fire Department and Department of Sanitation, for a pre-Passover community open dialogue in the courtroom of Borough Hall.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joins (from left to right) community activist Yanky Eisdorfer, Administration for Children's Services representative Pinny Ringel, executive director of JCC of Greater Williamsburg Rabbi Moshe Indig, 88th Precinct commanding officer Deputy Inspector Scott Henderson, special assistant to Borough President Adams Joel Eisdorfer and Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Lieutenant Marvin Luis at a pre-Passover community open dialogue in the courtroom of Borough Hall. Photo: Yossi Goldberger
The forum was an opportunity to discuss preparations for the holiday and ways to advance collaboration.
"We need to work in collaboration, not isolation, which was the spirit behind this unique open dialogue with multiple city agencies," said Adams.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna stand with Jewish community leaders and representatives of City agencies as Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass, chief chaplain of the New York City Police Department, delivers the invocation at a pre-Passover community open dialogue in the courtroom of Borough Hall. Photo: Yossi Goldberger
"My goal is for Borough Hall to be a space for communities of every faith and ethnicity to gather and address their concerns, particularly in advance of special observances and celebrations," Adams said.
"I am pleased that the community, in partnership with the NYPD, FDNY and DSNY, will celebrate Passover with security, safety and efficient delivery of services ensured."
