JCRC-NY Brings Jewish and Hindu New Yorkers and Elected Officials Together for Sukkot and Diwali Celebration

QUEENS, NY (10/24/2025) (readMedia)-- On Sunday, leaders of New York's Jewish and Hindu communities and elected officials will come together for Lights of Unity: A Hindu & Jewish Cultural Celebration - a festive cultural gathering uplifting the shared themes of the Sukkot and Diwali holidays. Sukkot and Diwali both invite observers to celebrate the joy and preciousness of life, the gifts of light and the annual harvest season, and the warmth of family gatherings.

Attendees at the event will hear from elected officials and community leaders, take part in meaningful Diwali and Sukkot activities, and enjoy delicious food. The event will also feature Jewish and Hindu performances and opportunities to learn about the meaning and cultural significance of the two vibrant holidays.

The celebration is co-hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York and the Hindu Temple Society of North America NY, and co-sponsored by the UJA Federation of New York, Queens Jewish Community Council, Queens College, and College Hillel.

WHO:

Consul General of India to New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan

Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar

Council Member Shekar Krishnan

Council Member Jim Gennaro

Speakers from JCRC-NY, the Hindu Temple Society, Queens College, the Queens Jewish Community Council, and the UJA Federation of New York

Tizmoret A Capella of Queens Hillel

Ms. Kumudha Vinod & Team Musical Ensemble

Student Dancers of Ms. Mathy Pilla

WHAT:

 A cultural celebration of Sukkot and Diwali in Queens.
WHEN: Sunday October 26, 2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Midway Court, Queens College
65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY
Park in Lot 15, enter through Gate 3/Reeves Ave gate
Queens, New York
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