April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, and year-round, we celebrate the rich culture and history of Arab American communities.
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Eid Mubarak! REPLY how you’re taking part in the festivities! #MJHSdei #EidMubarak #Ramadan
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day is an annual observance to honor the service and sacrifice of all those who served in the Vietnam War. It’s another opportunity for us to give Vietnam Veterans and their families a proper “thank you,” which many didn’t receive after returning stateside.
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Did you know that St. Patrick's Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland?
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To all those who are celebrating this Hindu festival, we hope you have a joyful time welcoming the start of spring, including by praying, singing, dancing and throwing colored powder and water, which symbolize removing negativity & embracing new beginnings.
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The Jewish holiday of #Purim is in full swing at MJHS Menorah Center, a holiday that residents, family members and staff look forward to celebrating all year! WATCH the festivities for yourself, then REPLY your own Purim traditions.
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It’s Purim, a joyous time when Jewish people celebrate their victory against a planned annihilation by Haman, a villainous adviser to the king, in Ancient Persia.
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It’s International Women’s Day (IWD)! Dating back to 1911, IWD began just a few years after MJHS was founded in 1907. Despite much progress over 100 years, there’s still more work to do to create an inclusive and equitable world for women.
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter. For Christians, this solemn day involves a tradition where ashes, made by burning palm leaves from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, are placed on foreheads.
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Fat Tuesday (also known as Shrove Tuesday), marks the end of Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations, and the day before Lent begins, is in full swing at MJHS Menorah Center!
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Mardi Gras is here 💚💛💜 It's time to celebrate with vibrant parades, colorful costumes, amazing music, delicious food and joyous festivities. Whether you're in New Orleans, or celebrating Carnival in Trinidad, Brazil or elsewhere like us, we hope you’re having fun and dancing away!
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March is Women's History Month! Let’s honor the incredible achievements and contributions of women, including so many MJHS staff dating all the way back to our founding by the Four Brooklyn Ladies.
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As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslim communities around the world begin daily fasting, prayer and other traditions that help strengthen their connection with God.
Do you observe Ramadan? TELL us about your traditions in the replies!
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You heard it here first… MJHS is officially certified as an age-friendly employer 👏 👏 👏
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The snow couldn’t stop Team MJHS from marching in the Brooklyn Lunar New Year parade! From handing out lucky red envelopes to sharing the ways we care for, support, and guide the Asian community, it was a special day for all those involved!
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Black History Month is a time to honor the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Black and African American communities throughout history. It's also a moment to reflect on the ongoing journey towards equality and justice.
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Another year of marching in the #Flushing #LunarNewYear parade is in the books! Thanks to our incredible staff for representing our not-for-profit organization and to the energetic crowd for cheering us on! We’re so proud of the ways we care for, support and guide Asian communities!
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We're back in Flushing, Queens, marching in the incredible Lunar New Year parade. Our staff are matching the energy and excitement of the crowd plus connecting with the community while handing out lucky red envelopes 🧧 to welcome the Year of the Snake 🐍
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Do you know the history behind National Freedom Day, which is commemorated annually on February 1? It’s to recognize the date President Abraham Lincoln signed a joint resolution banning slavery for all Americans that would later go on to become the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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In a city as diverse as The Big Apple, we’re proud to say more than 50% of our staff speak a language or dialect besides English! Are you bilingual or multilingual like so many of our staff? REPLY the languages and dialects you speak!
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Happy Lunar New Year! As we enter the Year of the Snake, the sixth in the 12-year animal zodiac cycle, we wish all those who are celebrating it, a joyful and prosperous year filled with good health.
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It's Dominican Heritage Month! If you’re in NYC, you’re in one of the best places to celebrate the contributions and history of this community. Why? According to the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, about 1/2 the Dominican diaspora in the U.S. lives in NYC!
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Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a key leader in the civil rights movement. His unwavering commitment to equality and human rights continues to inspire us all.
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To Orthodox Christians celebrating Christmas today, may your day be filled with blessings and joy! We hope this festive season bring peace, love and happiness to you and your loved ones!
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Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, is celebrated today marking the 12th and last day of Christmas.
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It’s the last night of #Chanuka! As the final candle on the menorah is lit, we’re sure those who celebrate have a lot of joyful memories to reflect on. From all of us at MJHS, we hope your Chanuka has been filled with joy, warmth and love!
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As the final candle of the kinara (a seven-branched candle holder) is lit, those who celebrate this holiday reflect on the principles of #Kwanzaa: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
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way to join in on the festivities in NYC? Stop by the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for special programming following this year’s theme “Our Children Enlighten the Community” -> bit.ly/3CWrToJ
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Merry #Christmas to all MJHS patients, residents, staff and followers who celebrate this festive day! Here's to creating wonderful memories with family and friends 🎅🎁 What's your favorite Christmas tradition? REPLY with a story and a photo!
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