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Celebrating Unity, Advocacy, and Impact at The Bridge MCP Annual Holiday Gala!
By: The New York Community Channel
OP-ED BY HON MENDY MIROCZNIK
What an unforgettable evening! We were overjoyed to welcome over 300 guests to The Annual Gala of The Bridge MCP, hosted by my great and awesome sister and best friend, Annesa Ali who serves with great distinction and honor as Director of Special Projects at the Bridge. Annesa, with her great personality, wisdom and with truly set the tone for a wonderful, enjoyable and memorable holiday extravaganza.
The spirit of the evening was set with powerful prayers led by Bishop Ebony Kirkland, myself and Hassan Bakiriddin, followed by a beautiful Menorah lighting ceremony. We were honored to have community leaders Dr. Sima Karetnaya and Lana GL joined by the Hon. Mayor of North Miami, Dr. Alix Desulme, to lead us in this tradition. 🕯️
🎖️ Honoring Excellence & Leadership
We were proud to recognize a distinguished group of honorees who have shown unwavering support for our mission of uniting our diverse community:
• Hon. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn – NYS Assembly Member
• Hon. Dr. Alix Desulme – Mayor of North Miami
• Hon. Vijah Ramjattan – Executive Director, NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
• Benjamin Pinczewski, Esq. – Community Leader
📜 Turning Tragedy into Transformation
The room was moved by the stories of NYS Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Aleks Kuravski. Through their courage in the face of unimaginable loss, we celebrated the passage of two historic pieces of legislation:
✅ The Jonah Bichotte Covan Law ✅ The Benzi Law
Spearheaded by Council Member Farah N. Louis and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, these bills are vital lifelines that will protect and save the lives of children across our state. 🙏
🤝 A Heartfelt Thank You
Special gratitude to Debbie Louis, Executive Assistant to Governor Kathy Hochul and to the Hon. Eric Gonzalez, Brroklyn District Attorney for their words of support for the victims of crime and those facing financial hardship in our Empire State.
Special gratitude to Debbie Louis, Executive Assistant to Governor Kathy Hochul and to the Hon. Eric Gonzalez, Brroklyn District Attorney for their words of support for the victims of crime and those facing financial hardship in our Empire State.
In conclusion, I want everyone to take a moment. Close your eyes. Can you imagine a world without The Bridge? Can you imagine our community without this sanctuary of connection? Where would we be without the unity we’ve built together?
In a world that often feels divided, we realize just how vital this space truly is. We owe this reality to our highly respected and illustrious brother, founder, leader, and friend: Mark Meyer Appel.
Mark, you are the true architect of the unity, love, and togetherness we celebrated tonight. Your vision for a better world isn’t just a dream—it is our way of life at the Bridge MCP. You have set the gold standard for inclusiveness, creating a legacy that is emulated and desired by all who strive for peace.
Thank you, Mark, for your tireless leadership and for ensuring we never have to know a world without The Bridge.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more united community!
EID CELEBRATION AT THE BRIDGE WITH FIDE AND THE KASHMIR ALLIANCE
By: The New York Community Channel
Over 300 people attended the Eid Al Fitr Celebration at The Bridge Multicultural Project on Flatbush Av on Saturday May 6,2023 With a incredible and unprecedented turnout. The event was sponsored by F.I.D.E Foundation for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity led by Professor Farhat Saba, THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT led by Mark Meyer Appel AND THE KASHMIR AMERICAN ALLIANCE led by Sagihr Khan who
welcomed the crowd with warm welcoming remarks and extended warm thank you to all those who have made this event phenomenal and successful and all the collaborators, sponsors, and partners; Khalid Moghul, Safoora Waseem, Shabana Hussain, Aamir Abbas and Soud Bensamem.
The event bought many new faces (Youth and Women) from the diverse communities through their engagement and participation.
All there to encourage and support us. This is called ensuring diversity and inclusion. The Sponsors were elated that the entire community, came together to show the world that together we are stronger and united as one.
Around 20-plus city and state officials, organization heads, and community stakeholders were there to encourage and show support and address the gathering which included Congresswoman Yvette Clark 9th District of New York, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assembly Member Lester Chang District 49, Councilwoman Farah Louis District 45, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse District 46. Lisa White se Haskin as well as Rabbi Shlomo Segal and representatives of Brooklyn Borough President Anthony Reynosa and District Attorney Eric Gonzales
The religious festival Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. In the United States, Eid al-Fitr 2023 begins on the evening of Thursday, April 20 and ends on the evening of Friday, April 21.
Also known as the “Lesser Eid,” Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. An occasion for special prayers, family visits, gift-giving and charity, it takes place over one to three days, beginning on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al Fitr is a significant festival in the Islamic calendar. This holiday marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims not only celebrate the end of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting but also thank Allah for the Quran, which was first revealed towards the end of Ramadan.
Dozens of Elected officials and political leaders which included Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Almost 300 members of the diverse communities have showered us with their love and support. Which is incredible and unprecedented. Thanks to almighty Allah for this success. Around 20-plus city and state officials, organization heads, and community stakeholders were there to encourage and support us. This is called ensuring diversity and inclusion for sure guys and we have worked hard for this. Thank you, very much Pakistani community, for showing the world that together we are stronger and Pakistani women are not less than others in taking the lead to gather the community on one platform. In unity there is strength. This is exactly what we learn through the experience of Ramadan and Eid; to practice our faith, gain spiritual strength, and reinforce the values of unity, compassion, generosity, and self-discipline. Islam is the religion of equality and peace. In the eyes of Almighty Allah, all people are equal, the only distinction which Allah recognizes is the distinction in piety and the only principle that Allah applies is the principle of goodness and spiritual excellence. Let’s try to practice goodness and spread love.
FIDE, INC along with friends and family members is looking forward to getting together again in the future for many many years to come. Insha Allah.
