Jewish Communities Plan Barbeques and Parades for Independence Day
, On several occasions, likewise referred to the uniqueness of America in providing a place where Judaism could thrive.“The United States has been host to the headquarters of our movement since 1940,” he wrote to President Gerald Ford in 1975 . “Under the conducive conditions of religious freedom in this great country, whose motto is ‘In G‑d We Trust,’ our 200-years-old movement, which I have been privileged to head and lead for the past 25 years, has been able to flourish with renewed dedication and vitality, and to make a lasting contribution, particularly in the area of education and youth activity, so vital in the present day and age.”
McCarthy, also of the La Costa area, attends most of the barbeques with her husband and children.
“There aren’t many places around here to get kosher food , so this is a great way for the whole family to get together and eat kosher too, without having to travel too far,” said McCarthy. “It’s so family friendly and really fun for the kids. We just love it and it’s a great place to spend the Fourth.”
Traveling farther north to Chabad of the Pacific Palisades , the community is planning a kosher barbeque to be followed by participation in the local Americanism parade. Local families and rabbis will hop on a double-decker bus bedecked with a banner as they join the festivities in the streets of town.
The Friendship Circle of Columbus, Ohio – part of an international network of programs that pair teenage volunteers with children with special needs – is also planning to participate in a local parade where 30 children with special needs and teen volunteers will march with banners. And Chabad of Northbrook , Ill., will join its local village parade where thousands come to celebrate the holiday. Moscowitz is planning to drive a mobile synagogue-on-wheels through the parade distributing Jewish giveaways and kosher candy.
“The community really appreciates that there is a Jewish presence in the parade and we always receive positive feedback,” said Moscowitz.
In the summer getaway destination of Rhinebeck, N.Y., Chabad of Dutchess County welcomed Lt.
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