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Michael Wildes
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Charles Cobb
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Cheryl Rosenberg (Ward 1)
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2
JUNE 2019
MYENGLEWOOD
Englewood held its Multifaith Prayer & Iftar Dinner on Monday, May 20.
Mayor’s Message
FROM THE DESK OF MAYOR MICHAEL WILDES
There are many things that make
Reverend Richard Hong from First
our neighborhood great; the canopied
Presbyterian Church, we all echoed the
tree lined-streets and Palisades Ave-
words of the evenings keynote speaker,
nue, our bustling commercial corri-
Sheikh Azhar Nasser, that despite our
dor, to name a few. But it’s our inhab-
different faiths and cultures, it is of
itants who really bring this greatness
paramount importance to recognize
over-the-top and when a group of
that we must stand together in love,
residents from different faiths and
peace, and tolerance.
backgrounds came together to break
Another common theme of the
bread, our neighborhood became
evening was that of gratitude. We
truly divine. That’s what happened
should be thankful that we live in a
Michael Wildes country that allows us to pray freely.
at the Englewood Multifaith Prayer
Mayor
and Iftar Dinner.
We should recognize that we are all
Ramadan, the Holy Month of
part of the same world and we must
Fasting, began just after midnight on May 4.
do what we can to honor our land and respect
This holy time correlates with the ninth month
our brothers and sisters. We must not allow the
of the Islamic lunar calendar. Worshippers pre-
culture of hate to seep into our community. As
pare themselves by fasting, through introspec-
Mayor, I am working hard to ensure that Engle-
tion, words of supplication, and celebration.
wood remains an environment where everyone
Englewood, New Jersey, the city that I have
can celebrate their differences. With that in
the privilege of serving as its Mayor, for my
mind, I established a Cultural Affairs Commit-
third term, is located just a few miles over the
tee that is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive,
George Washington Bridge. It boasts the best of
and stigma free Englewood. By bringing togeth-
both worlds – a charming and inclusive urban
er people from all walks of life, we can learn
municipality with unparalleled diversity and a
from one another and in doing so, recognize that
robust downtown filled with excellent restau-
we have so much more in common than not.
rants, shops, a regional performing arts center,
The interfaith program concluded with the
a nature preserve, and nearly 40 houses of wor-
Iftar dinner, also known as Fatoor. This meal
ship representing more than a dozen different
represents the end of the daily Ramadan fast
denominations.
and it coincides with the call to prayer for the
I was privileged to partake in Englewood’s
evening service. More than 100 people gathered
Multifaith Prayer and Iftar Dinner on Monday,
in friendship and harmony for a delectable
May 20. The Mehfil-e-Shahe Khorasa center
array of dishes that awakened the body, mind,
has been serving Englewood’s residents as
and spirit after a day without food or water.
well as the tristate Muslim community for
Kosher meals were provided for those with
years. As Mayor, I make it a point to ensure
dietary restrictions, a small, yet beautiful ges-
that Englewood welcomes all people and that
ture, of respect and acceptance.
it is open for worship and business. Together
I am proud to call Englewood my home.
with my colleague, Teaneck Mayor Mohammed
Named from the English “wood ingle,” a woody
Hameeduddin and Englewood clergy members
nook or corner, I invite people of all faiths to
Rabbi Lindsey Pollack of Kol HaNeshamah and
continue to root themselves here.