On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale co-hosted the borough’s annual celebration of Israeli Independence Day.

“Each year I am thrilled to join the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale and the entire Bronx community to celebrate the culture, heritage and people of Israel. As we mark the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the nation’s independence, I want to thank the families who came to this event to show their support for our friends in Israel,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Photos from the event can be downloaded at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmy5phCW.