On Sunday, we celebrated The Israel Day Parade in New York was a reminder that Israel does not seek war, and that the Jewish people have not forgotten how hate starts. Danny Danon May 22, 2025
Focus on hostages, hope at annual Israel parade in New York City “There are still 58 hostages in Gaza. We hope that at the next parade, and much sooner, they are all back home,” Eric Goldstein, the CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York, told JNS. Mike Wagenheim May 19, 2025
‘People of Israel aren’t alone’: Thousands march in Israel parade in NYC The parade is "a clear expression of the enormous support from all Jewish communities and a very large segment of the American public for our country," the Israeli consul general in New York stated. JNS Staff May 18, 2025
‘We will be prepared,’ NYC mayor tells JNS of security ahead of Israel Day Parade The NYPD commissioner told reporters that the city plans to protect attendees with emergency units, counterterrorism teams, a bomb squad and helicopters and drones. Vita Fellig May 16, 2025
Annual Met Council breakfast features Oct. 7 survivor, high-ranking officials “Beyond the work that we do to fight poverty, domestic violence, and elder abuse, we must also lift the voices of our sisters and brothers who were attacked and are still being held hostage in Gaza,” said Met Council CEO David Greenfield. Mike Wagenheim June 4, 2024
Israel parade in NY drew 100,000, broke records, UJA Federation says Federal, state and local officials attended the event, as did Eden Golan, Israel’s Eurovision star. June 4, 2024
Somber mood at annual Israel parade in New York “We are not the same people,” said Eric Goldstein, CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York. “After Oct. 7, we walk around today with a heavy heart.” Mike Wagenheim June 3, 2024
40,000 expected at NY’s Israel Parade amid safety concerns This year's theme is "Bring the Hostages Home." June 2, 2024
Jewish New Yorkers, police brace for pro-Hamas protests at Israel parade Only 20% of recent past attendees plan on marching this year. Mike Wagenheim May 31, 2024
