Brooklyn DA hosts annual pre-Hanukkah celebration at Brooklyn Law School

December 5, 2024 Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor
Eric Gonzalez poses with children from the Yeshivah of Flatbush choir, who performed at the DA’s annual pre-Chanukkah celebration held at Brooklyn Law School. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office
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District Attorney Eric Gonzalez welcomed leaders of the Jewish community and his office’s staff on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for the DA’s annual pre-Hanukkah celebration at Brooklyn Law School.

Attorney Eric Gonzalez (center) with George Farkas (left), Andrew Fisher (right), and Michael Farkas (far right) at the annual pre-Chanukkah celebration hosted at Brooklyn Law School. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office
Attorney Eric Gonzalez (center) with George Farkas (left), Andrew Fisher (right), and Michael Farkas (far right) at the annual pre-Chanukkah celebration hosted at Brooklyn Law School. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office

DA Gonzalez spoke about his close ties to the Jewish community and discussed his commitment to its safety and well-being. He pointed to the recent prosecution of individuals accused of targeting Jewish Museum board members in hate crimes as an example of the Hate Crime Bureau’s daily efforts to explain some of the ways his office works to combat bias and ensure justice for communities targeted by hate.

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez poses with Jewish community leaders during the annual pre-Chanukkah celebration. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez poses with Jewish community leaders during the annual pre-Chanukkah celebration. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office

Deputy Chief Richie Taylor, head of the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau, introduced Gonzalez and was later honored by the DA. Mark Treyger, chief executive of the Jewish Community Relations Council, delivered the keynote address.

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez presents a proclamation to NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor in recognition of his leadership and service to the community during the DA’s annual pre-Chanukkah celebration. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez presents a proclamation to NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor in recognition of his leadership and service to the community during the DA’s annual pre-Chanukkah celebration. Photo courtesy of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office

The celebration featured a performance by the Yeshivah of Flatbush choir and remarks by Rabbi Eli Mansour of Magen David Yeshivah, who reflected on the spiritual meaning of Chanukkah.





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