THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
By: The New York Community Channel
On April 10, 2022 Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic background gathered at the Bridge Multicultural Project to pray, reflect as we celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter, and garner support for a united community standing together as one.
Mark Meyer Appel, Founder of the Bridge Multicultural Project and Chair of the event in a emotional address brought special words of greetings and comfort. During his address he addressed his utmost gratitude to the sponsors and collaborating organizations who have been working to to ensure that we the people of New York stay united and stay strong as Children of of one God.
This event is historic as it brings back religious and community leaders from different faiths together. Uniting all faiths Muslims Jewish and Christians shows the unity our community It was a great honor to host The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project Annual United Interfaith Celebration, as we celebrate Ramadan Passover Easter A time of reflection and building a strong united bond among our diverse communities. We were honored to host and hear Greetings that were extended by the Hon Consul Generals of Israel and Haiti The Honorable Israel Nitzan and Honorable Lauture Jacques who spoke with strong passion for love and unity. Pastor Gil Monrose Director of the NYC Office Of Faith-Based Community Partnerships as well as Imam Tahir Kukaj ,Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,Rabbi Mendy Mirozcnik gave beautiful greetings. A special thanks to Dr Monalisa Ferrara,Dorinda Bagwell,Atia Shahnaz Founder of P.A.S.W.OIn attendance was Simon Seebag representing Public Advocate Jumaane Williams,District Leader Edu Hermelyn, Ari Weiss advocate with the Staten Island Jewish Community, Yitzy Weinberg with the Flatbush Foundation,Ambassador Sima Karentnay,Carol Elias Haitian Community Activist
This program was made possible by a grant awarded by
THE NYC OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF HATE CRIMES
