Evergreen Holds Appreciation Dinner for Local Law Enforcement

by M.C. Millman

Evergreen Kosher Market held an appreciation dinner tonight for local law enforcement. 

The dinner was held at Fireside Kosher on Route 59 in Monsey and was attended by local police force representatives, elected officials including Congressman Mike Lawler, and community leaders. 

 “There are other elected officials and VIPs in this room that deserve to be acknowledged,” said Joseph Brachfeld, CEO of Evergreen, after a number of acknowledgments, “ but I’m sure they will all agree with me that tonight is all about those that serve us in law enforcement. It’s about us acknowledging the sacrifice, commitment, and contributions made by this group of the finest men and women.

 

“This evening has been a long time coming. For the last few years, police departments across the country have been operating in challenging environments. However, here in Ramapo, we can’t imagine what other people could possibly be thinking. We live in a bubble of harmony with our law enforcement that is the envy of the country, as evidenced by the bumper stickers we printed and distributed a few years ago proclaiming we support and thank our local police.

 

“More recently, it has been a keenly difficult time for the Jewish community worldwide. These challenging times have highlighted to us the importance of standing with allies and friends. It has been heartwarming to get the public support of the Town and law enforcement that comforts us with knowing who our real friends are. We don’t take for granted the sense of security we feel here, knowing that all of you are carrying a burden for us 24/7.”

 

Brachfeld went on to describe the unique relationship Hatzoloh of Rockland shares with local police departments.

“We’re proud to be a close family that has, together, saved to countless lives,” he said. “If you want to see Monsey, come to Evergreen. Evergreen is a microcosm of Monsey. From Evergreen Downtown located in this building to the new Evergreen Uptown on Route 202, the two Evergreen stores act as bookends representing the beautiful range of cultures and sub-cultures within the great County of Rockland.

 

The etymology of the name for our nation, Jews, comes from Yehudim which means thanks. We have so much to be thankful for. What better time than the week of Thanksgiving for us to demonstrate how much each of you is sincerely appreciated? This evening represents our effort to express it in the best way Evergreen knows how – feeding you.”

 "It's truly amazing,"  Chief Martin Reilly said in response as he addressed attendees during the dinner, "not every police agency feels the warmth and the support that we feel. And we know it and we recognize it and we truly appreciate it."