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New York Mayor Eric Adams receives ‘shmurah matzah’

Israel Heritage Foundation gives mayor the unleavened bread as a thank you for his support of Israel and the Jewish people.

Mayor Eric Adams and Israel Heritage Foundation
New York Mayor Eric Adams receives a box of matzah from Israel Heritage Foundation’s Rabbi David Katz. Credit: Courtesy.

The executive director of the Israel Heritage Foundation Rabbi David Katz, along with Rabbi Dr. Joseph Frager and honorary chairman Jonathan Burkan, recently met with New York Mayor Eric Adams. They presented Adams with shmurah matzah from Israel, expressing gratitude for his unwavering support for Israel and its people. The mayor, in return, wished the group a happy and healthy Passover.

Adams also assured them that, as is customary before the holiday, additional police presence and surveillance will be implemented to ensure a safe Passover celebration in New York. This meeting highlights the strong relationship between the Israel Heritage Foundation and Mayor Adams, as well as his commitment to the Jewish community’s safety and well-being.

Mayor Adams and Israel Heritage Foundation
New York Mayor Eric Adams meets with representatives from the Israel Heritage Foundation before Passover. Credit: Courtesy.

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The Israel Heritage Foundation wishes to keep the hopes and dreams of those Holocaust survivors alive. Its main objectives is to support sovereignty throughout Israel, including Judea and Samaria; strengthen Israel’s security, encourage worldwide aliyah; combat bigotry and antisemitism by showing Israel authentically; and establish genuine peace through Israel’s good deeds and innovation. See: israelheritagefoundation.org.
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