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THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE

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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.O
 
In 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  
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
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NEW YORKERS UNITE IN ASSISTING THE VICTIMS OF THE BRONX FIRE

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By: The New York Community Channel

On Thursday, January 13th New York”s diverse leadership came together to donate thousands of blankets and food supplies to needy families today supply drive to the victims of the Bronx fire. The day began with prayers and greetings by Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, from THE GOD SQUAD, and Councilmember Farah Louis.

The diverse coalition spent the day in the Bronx with all of our Brooklyn”s Diverse leadership Organized by THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT and its founder Mark Meyer Appel THE 67TH PRECINCT CLERGY COUNCIL “THE GOD SQUAD”, PASWO, HAITIAN NURSES NETWORK, ELITE LEARNERS, SHMIRA SAFETY PATROL, NEW YORK RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM, RAMAZ SCHOOL LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ and JCC OF MARINE PARK and ATIA SHAHNAZ, SAMIRA NOOR, CAMARA JACKSON MENDY MIROCZNIK, DAVID HESKIEL, DAVID SPIR, DR MARIE PAUL. A special thanks to COUNCILWOMAN FARAH LOUIS and to the Office of the Mayor and Pastor Gil Monrose Special Assistant to Mayor Adams for all their effort in making this drive possible supplies were delivered to the Islamic Center at 371 East 166TH STREET for further distribution to the families in need…


SHEIK MUSA DRAMMEH of The Islamic Center spoke warmly and with strong emotion thanked the coalition for Its enormous support during a very difficult time New York State Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia from the Bronx welcomed the coalition and thanked the group wholeheartedly on behalf of the entire community for the support. Mark Meyer Appel organizer of this coalition expressed with deep emotion of New York diverse community committed to all of the victims. Bringing together Muslim, Jewish and other ethnic groups show what we as a community stand for and how we are committed to helping each other in times of need
Dr. Marie Paul founder of the Haitian Nurses Network, Haitian Nurse Martine Viciere Jean Piere, Muslim leaders Atia Shahnaz and Samira Noor, and Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz Spiritual leader of the Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue all stood together with great pride as all the supplies were delivered to the fire-ravaged community.

 

 

 

SHMIRA SAFTEY PATROL Founder Levi Leifer, DR Mathieu Eugene and Community Liason David Heskiel

SHMIRA SAFTEY PATROL Founder Levi Leifer, DR Mathieu Eugene and Community Liason David Heskiel

Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Mark Meyer Appel and ,Atia Shahnaz

Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Mark Meyer Appel and ,Atia Shahnaz

ASSEMBLYWOMAN YUDELKA TAPIA ,HAITIAN NURSES MARITINE VICIERE AND JEAN PIERE , STUDENTS OF RAMAZ LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ
ASSEMBLYWOMAN YUDELKA TAPIA ,HAITIAN NURSES MARITINE VICIERE AND JEAN PIERE , STUDENTS OF RAMAZ LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ
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THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA

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COUNCILWOMAN FARAH LOUIS HONORARY CHAIRPERSON THE BRIDGE GALA

By: The New York Community Channel

On Sunday Dec 12 2001 Over 300 persons attended the annual ‘UNITY IN ACTION’ HOLIDAY PARTY at the THE BRIDGE. Councilwoman Farah Louis was the Honored Chairperson of the event. and introduced Mark Meyer Appel Founder of THE BRIDGE, Mark welcomed all the guests and expressed his appreciation for all the hard work and Multicultural programs held at the BRIDGE IN 2021.From the Blood Drives, Domestic Violence Programs, Food Pantries to the Haitian Emergency Supply Drive as well as many more successful programs. The program began with the AWARDS CEREMONY honoring CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE CLARKE, DR MONALISA FERRARI and KELLY MUSE.

DELIVERING her passionate remarks Congresswoman Clarke expressed her gratitude to THE BRIDGE for the honor. The Congresswoman shared her long time commitment and friendship towards the BRIDGE and pledged to continue the battle for equality for all.

THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA
THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA
CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE CLARKE
CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE CLARKE
DR MONALISA FERRARI
DR MONALISA FERRARI
KELLY MUSE
KELLY MUSE

Text contentAlso honored were NYPD Deputy Inspector Richie Taylor, Citywide Community Affairs, Office Chief Of Community Affairs. Lt. Ira (“Yitzy) Jablonsky Commander NYPD PBBS Community Affairs and P.O Hammad Syed Nyc Police Department.

Attending the Event were Elected Officials: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Senator Kevin Parker, Councilwoman Farah N. Lewis, Councilman Mathieu Eugene, Councilwoman Elect Rita Joseph Councilwoman elect Mercedes Narcisse, Councilman Kalman Yeger. NY Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein.

community Leaders. Dorinda Bagwell. Dovi Zeitlin. Rabbi Shlomo Segal. Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik Rabbi Chaninah Sperlin. David Spira NYRRT. Shmira. Rabbi Potassnik VP NY BOARD OF RABBIS Gary Schlesinger. Dr. Sima Karetnaya. Tom Nihill NYPD PBBS. Hafida Balalioui. Jabaran Akram. David Heskiel Ari Weiss Bill Tingling

Ella Frederick. Margarette Tropnas and Bridge MCP Board Members Margarette Tropnas. Kathryn Khatari. Andre Malek.

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As the conclusion of the award presentations the large crowd were treated to a buffet of hot kosher and halal food. They then mingled, conversed and danced together with Multicultural music led by Felina Backer ,Attendees in The room were filled with joy and hope for a even stronger bond of unity as we enter the new year 2022.