59th Anniversary of Israel Commemorated

By
WNYC News
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

REPORTER: Mayor Bloomberg, this year's Grand Marshal of the Salute to Israel Parade, was joined the Mayor of Jerusalem during his march up 5th Avenue yesterday. Thousands of people gathered to watch the floats, which were partly sponsored by El Al Airlines and the J-Date Web site. Stanley Hochhauser has been the parade's Master Shofar blower for 8 years. The shofar is made from a ram's horn and is traditionally used in Jewish ceremonies.

HOCHHAUSER: The sounding of the shofar is to awaken all the Jewish people. To make them aware that the day is coming when we'll all be united. One whole people, all together.

REPORTER: The parade honors the establishment of Israel in May 1948. It is the single largest Jewish event in New York City.

Profile Image
WNYC News

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports

The staff writer Louisa Thomas on the U.S. men’s national soccer team, the N.B.A. off-season, and Serena Williams.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

The near-collapsed Midtown building is now stable, but its finances may not be

Experts say the structural failure at the Pfizer Building could cause financial problems and a lingering stigma — but that the city’s housing shortage means renters will probably move in anyway.
Gothamist |

NYC DSA on Their Big Wins, and the Future

NYC-DSA co-chairs Grace Mausser and Gustavo Gordillo talk about the DSA's recent big wins.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

Get Lit: Laila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel,' and Imal Gnawa Performs

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE