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ISRAEL DAY PARADE IN NYC WILL DRAW THOUSANDS, AND TIGHT SECURITY. WHAT TO KNOW
IF YOU GO

Deena Yellin
NorthJersey.com


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As many as 40,000 people are expected to gather in Manhattan on Sunday for the
annual Israel Day on Fifth parade, which will unfold under tight security this
year amid the tensions of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Held since 1964, the parade bills itself as the world's largest gathering in
support of the Jewish State. It typically features music, marching bands and a
festival-like vibe. But this year, the event will have a more somber mood,
following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which Hamas terrorists killed 1,200
people and took 250 hostages.

Israel's military response in Gaza has sparked intense criticism of the country
as well. The New York City Police Department on Friday said that security would
be stepped up Sunday as a precaution. It said the event could draw protests as
well.



While there is "no specific threat," extremists may view the event as an
attractive target for violence or disruption in light of the ongoing conflict,
the NYPD said in a security advisory,


ISRAEL DAY ON FIFTH KICKS OFF SUNDAY MORNING

The parade is due to kick off at 11:30 a.m. and will march from 62nd Street on
Fifth Avenue up to 74th Street. Access will be limited to five entry points
along the parade, which is expected to end by 4 p.m.



Organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, the theme of
this year's gathering will be "One People, One Heart." The parade is is expected
to draw more than 40,000 participants, Israeli and U.S. politicians,
dignitaries, celebrities, and family members of hostages. It will also feature
200 schools, synagogues and other organizations.

Dozens of delegations from New Jersey are expected to take part this year as
they have in previous years (when the event was called the "Celebrate Israel"
parade.)



Among this year's participants will be Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls
in Teaneck. The school has always sent a delegation, but this year, more
students signed up, said head of school CB Neugroschl.

"It's a beautiful way to cap off a year in which we learned how important it is
to show up and be proud of our Jewish community," she said. "These core values
have been crystalized for our students this year. They see how activism is
critical for the Jewish community, and we are proud of them."




SHOWING 'PRIDE IN BEING JEWISH AND ZIONIST'

Antisemitism has spiked dramatically since the Oct. 7 attack, and Israel's
subsequent campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in the death of about 35,000
Palestinians, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry.

More:With Israel under fire, New York play, exhibit spotlight traumas of Oct. 7
attack



This year's event is among the most important in its history because it offers
the Jewish community the opportunity "to come together in the face of rising
antisemitism in a strong show of unity and pride in being Jewish and Zionist,"
said Tzipporah Shapiro, a spokesperson for the Jewish Community Relations
Council.

Victims of Oct. 7 − and the hostages still believed held by Hamas − will be a
prime focus, she added. The procession is expected to include about 1,500 guests
who are either relatives of those abducted, survivors of the massacre at the
Nova Music Festival in southern Israel or other Israeli residents targeted in
the attack.

Together the participants will show their support for the people of Israel and
"draw renewed attention to the more than 120 hostages still being held," Shapiro
said, "sending an urgent message to the world to 'Bring them Home Now!'"

“We are thrilled that so many people from the northern New Jersey area will be
attending," added Jason Shames, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Northern New
Jersey in Paramus. "This year more than ever it’s important that we all show
Israel and the world how committed we are to our one and only Jewish Homeland. “




IF YOU GO: ACCESS AND SECURITY GUIDANCE

Security guidance on the parade website says that backpacks are not allowed.
Neither are large bags, umbrellas, lawn chairs or other folding chairs, coolers,
drones or other large items, including flags and banners, that might obstruct
the view of others. Anyone who brings such items may have them taken away,
according to the website.

"This year, security is our first consideration," it says.

The website also offers this advice:

 * Space is limited. Spectators are advised to come early. Once the spectator
   areas reach capacity, no additional spectators will be admitted until other
   spectators depart.
 * All spectators will be required to be screened, using metal detectors
   operated by NYPD officers. Access to the Fifth Avenue viewing area will be
   limited to 61st, 63rd, 66th, 70th and 73rd Streets from Madison Avenue. Those
   having business on those blocks (e.g., residents, employees, visitors) or
   Fifth Avenue itself will have access to the sidewalks.
 * No one carrying a prohibited item will be allowed into the viewing area.
   Anyone carrying a prohibited item can choose to dispose of the prohibited
   item should they still wish to enter the viewing area.
 * To prevent dangerous situations, if the spectator viewing areas adjacent
   to 61st, 63rd, 66th, 70th and 73rd Streets reach capacity, that block will be
   shut down and those wishing to view on Fifth Avenue will be directed to other
   blocks.



Deena Yellin covers religion for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to her
work covering how the spiritual intersects with our daily lives, please
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Email: yellin@northjersey.com


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