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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Cheryl Fishbein, Chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, on Resolution 438-2024

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      Cheryl Fishbein, Chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, testified in support of Resolution 438-2024, which seeks to recognize "Landing Day" in the second week of September annually. This resolution commemorates the arrival of the first Jewish community in New Amsterdam in 1654 and celebrates the continuing importance of the Jewish community in New York City.

      • Highlighted the 370-year presence of Jews in New York, starting with the arrival of 23 Sephardic Jews in September 1654
      • Emphasized the significant contributions of Jewish citizens to New York City and the country
      • Noted that New York City's current Jewish population exceeds 1,600,000, making it the largest in the world
      • Urged the committee to pass Resolution 438-2024 to recognize the historical significance and ongoing vibrancy of the Jewish community in New York City