Large LI Contigent Marches In Israel Day Parade
"I thought this would be the year to be there," said Yvette Oppenheim, Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach president. A large number of Long Island Jews participated in the Israel Day Parade, which was held in Long Beach, New York, on Sunday. The parade was led by Yvette Oppenheim, president of Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach and part of a large group of Long Islanders who gathered in solidarity with Israel and called for the release of hostages from Gaza. Despite a large police presence, Oppenheimer felt it was important for her and so many Jews to support Israel in any way possible. The event was also marked by large tanker trucks and Israeli flags waving Israeli flags and banners.
发表 : 11 个月前 经过 Jerry Barmash 在 Lifestyle
One of the marchers on Sunday was Yvette Oppenheim, president of Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach. "I had never been to this parade, but I thought this would be the year to be there," Oppenheim said.
She was part of at least four busloads full of Long Islanders, who participated in the parade, organized by the Jewish Community Center (JCC). Those who assembled along Fifth Avenue were showing solidarity with Israel and calling for the release of the hostages from Gaza.
"It was very enthusiastic and joyous," Oppenheim said. "Everybody was brothers and sisters. It was a wonderful feeling." Large tanker trucks would keep any pro-Palestinian protesters away from the festivities. And the celebratory tone included waving Israeli flags and banners. Many signs of the hostages were also displayed.
Despite the large police presence, "I was looking up at the sky," she said. "I can't tell you I wasn't a little bit nervous being there." Ultimately, Oppenheim felt this was important for her and so many Jews to "support in every way that we can and this was a way of doing it."