Staten Island Jewish Organization Holds 50th Annual Pre-passover Food Distribution

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island held its 50th Annual pre-Passover nutrient distribution connected April 2.

The arena took spot astatine Aur Torah Sephardic Minyan successful New Springville and was led by nan organization’s nutrient pantry and Social Services Director, Iva Reuven.

Public officials, civic and organization leaders, and rule enforcement joined forces to guarantee a meaningful Passover ceremony for all, arsenic hundreds of families gathered and were provided pinch basal vacation foods.

The arena was sponsored by nan Met Council, which played a pivotal domiciled successful this year’s success. The organization’s President, Mendy Mirocznik, praised Met Council’s efforts.

“They are genuinely nan golden modular successful fighting poorness successful nan Jewish organization passim nan city. We astatine COJO look guardant to continuing to grow this narration and ending hunger and nutrient insecurity successful Staten Island,” said Mirocznik.

Iva Reuven, Mendy Mirocznik, Kajori Chaudhuri, Terry Troia, Dennis Quirk, and Benjamin Zaientz, pinch Council of Jewish Organization volunteers. (Courtesy of Council of Jewish Organization of Staten Island)Council of Jewish Organization

Mirocznik further thanked Aur Torah Sephardic Minyan Rabbi Aharon Zeev, President Oshri Reuven, and nan Aur Torah congregational family for adopting nan organization’s pantry arsenic a mitzvah project.

“It is acknowledgment to nan support and generosity of Aur Torah successful hosting nan pantry that we are capable to meet nan goals of nan pantry successful supporting nan community,” said Mirocznik.

Mirocznik extended his gratitude to nan organization’s information president and Staten Island Shomrim Coordinator Ari Weiss, who played a cardinal domiciled successful organizing nan Passover distribution alongside nan NYPD, who ensured a safe and seamless operation.

Lisa Crosby and Mendy Mirocznik pinch Officers Sibal, Gusenfitter, and Mondello distributing nutrient to nan community. (Courtesy of Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island)Council of Jewish Organizations

Many organization leaders and representatives besides sounded successful to support nan event. These included Council Member Inna Vernikov, Richmond County Public Administrator Edwina Martin, and retired tribunal serviceman and erstwhile president of nan New York State Court Officers Association, Hon. Dennis Quirk.

The statement besides recognized nan sponsorship and information of Project Hospitality, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and galore more.

Council of Jewish Organizations officials and volunteers astatine nan 50th Annual Pre-Passover Food Distribution. (Courtesy of Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island)Council of Jewish Organizations