Creche, Menorah Ceremonies Mark Holiday Season In Rockland County

NEW CITY, NY — Rockland County residents and officials marked the holiday season with the blessing of the Christmas creche and lighting of the Chanukah menorah outside the Allison-Paris Office Building on New Hempstead Road.

Both ceremonies hold deep meaning for many local families and are representative of resilience and hope, county officials said.

“As we gather to admire the warmth it brings to our hearts, let us also take a moment to reflect on the blessings that surround us — the blessings of family, friendship, and the freedom to express our diverse beliefs,” said Deputy County Executive Mike Hoblin.

County officials acknowledged Chabad of Rockland and the Rockland County Catholic Coalition for organizing the events, bringing together families and sparking a celebration of diversity.

For more information visit www.rocklandcatholic.com and www.chabadofrockland.org.