Israel Day on Fifth

01/02/2026

It may be cold now, but for the JCRC-NY Israel Day on Fifth team, it's PARADE season again. Sign your marching group up early for this year's parade on May 31, 2026!

More info at https://israeldayon5th.com/

05/18/2025

The Israel Day on Fifth parade has been so fun! Thank you to the thousands of Jewish people and allies who have come out to show their love for the Jewish State by marching down Fifth Avenue in NYC. What an amazing day!!

05/16/2025

We were thrilled that JCRC-NY Chair of the Board Cheryl Fishbein could join Fox5 NY this morning and talk about Israel Day on Fifth! Come out and join us this sunday to celebrate Israel or stream live on Facebook! It'll be an experience like no other! For more information, visit: israeldayon5th.com.

05/14/2025

🚒🔥 Honoring a Lifelong Public Safety Champion 🔥🚒

We’re proud to announce that FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker will serve as an Honorary Grand Marshal at this year’s Israel Day on Fifth Parade, hosted by ! 🇮🇱🎉

A proud member of the Jewish community, Commissioner Tucker has spent decades serving New York City with distinction. His journey began in 1985 as a teenage intern in the Manhattan Communications Office of the FDNY. A lifelong “fire buff,” he went on to serve on the FDNY Foundation Board and was named Honorary Fire Commissioner in 2014. In 2024, he was appointed the 35th Fire Commissioner of NYC.

Beyond his FDNY service, Commissioner Tucker is a committed civic leader and philanthropist, serving on the boards of the NYC Police Foundation, White Plains Hospital, and Pace University and he served as Chairman of the Lay Advisory - New York Board of Rabbis.

📅 Save the Date:
🗓️ Sunday, May 18, 2025
📍 Fifth Avenue, New York City
🕚 Parade kicks off at 11:30 AM

Join us as we celebrate Commissioner Tucker’s leadership, service, and Jewish pride at this year’s unforgettable parade! 🇮🇱🔥

👉 Sign up with your local marching group or stream the parade live at israeldayon5th.com.

05/14/2025

🇮🇱✨ Big News! ✨🇮🇱

We’re proud to announce that Harley Lippman will serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s Israel Day on Fifth Parade, hosted by ! 🎉

Harley is the founder and CEO of Genesis10, a successful tech talent firm, and a devoted philanthropist known for his passionate support of Israel and the Jewish people. From funding education programs and humanitarian projects to preserving Jewish history, Harley leads with heart and purpose. 💙✡️

📅 Save the Date:
🗓️ Sunday, May 18, 2025
📍 Fifth Avenue, New York City
🕙 Parade kicks off at 11:30 AM

Come celebrate Israel, Jewish pride, and unity with thousands in the heart of NYC! 🇮🇱

👉 Sign up with your local marching group or stream it live at www.israeldayon5th.com.

Let’s march together, celebrate together, and stand together. 💪

05/01/2025

Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut! Today we celebrate Israel’s independence, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of the Jewish people. It’s a day to reflect on our deep connection to the land of Israel and the values it represents — hope, strength, and unity. 💙✨

That’s why the Israel Day on Fifth Parade means so much. It’s more than just a march — it’s a powerful, joyful celebration of our pride and solidarity with Israel, right here in the heart of NYC. 🌍💫

As we mark this special day, we look ahead with excitement to join thousands on Fifth Avenue to lift our voices and wave our flags high. Because celebrating Israel — its past, its future, and its people — is more important than ever. Please remember you can view the Parade on Fox 5 New York or livestream from Israel Day on 5th Website starting at 12pm on May 18th.

See you on Fifth! 💙

04/29/2025

JCRC-NY is so excited for the upcoming Israel Day on Fifth parade! 🎉

Over the years, Jewish day schools have brought incredible energy, spirit, and pride to the Israel Day on Fifth Parade — and this year will be no different! ✨ Here we have some photos from the past.

We look forward to welcome all the schools marching with us in 2025, including the Ramaz School (Ramaz), Yeshivah of Flatbush (Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School), the Solomon Schechter School (Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County), the Frisch School (ישיבת פריש The Frisch School) and the Yeshiva of Central Queens (Yeshiva of Central Queens

Let’s make it unforgettable! 💙

04/27/2025

Israel Day on Fifth, formerly known as the Celebrate Israel Parade, is an annual parade that started in 1965. What started as a grassroots show of solidarity has grown into one of the largest celebrations of Israeli culture and Jewish pride outside of Israel. 🎉💙

Marching up Fifth Avenue, thousands gather each year to honor Israel’s independence, showcase unity, and celebrate community — from vibrant floats and youth groups to elected officials and international delegations. 🌍🕊️

It’s more than a parade — it’s a living expression of connection, resilience, and shared heritage. 💫

04/25/2025

The Israel Day on Fifth Parade is happening May 18! Join JCRC-NY and thousands of others as we march up Fifth Avenue to celebrate the people, culture, and spirit of Israel — loud, proud, and full of joy.

This year’s parade theme is “HaTikvah – The Hope,” and together we’ll fill the streets with music, dancing, and community. It’s a moment to show up, smile wide, and stand strong in our love for Israel and for each other.

🎶 With special performances by Zusha, Yonina, and more, the day promises celebration and connection.

Be sure to sign up with your local synagogue, Jewish school, Jewish federation, or Jewish organization to march with your community. Feeling inspired? Join our Givebutter fundraising challenge — create a team, raise support, and help keep this tradition going strong! https://givebutter.com/IsraelDayOnFifth

Let’s celebrate, let’s dance, let’s parade — together. 💙

06/03/2024

Yesterday was incredible! A big thank Jewish Community Relations Council of New York CEO Mark Treyger and -Federation of New York for making Israel Day on Fifth happen! Thousands marched to show love for Israel and demand that the 120 hostages be released.

New estimates from the confirm a record-breaking 100,000 participants joined in yesterday's Israel Day on Fifth! Our community truly came out in force to support the people of Israel and amplify calls to release the more than 120 hostages still held by Hamas 💙🤍💙🤍

05/31/2024

"All together, our diversity forms a beautiful banner of resilient Jewish communities. It is this banner under which we will march on Sunday: Am Echad, Lev Echad - One People, One Heart."

For decades, Jewish New Yorkers and allies of all backgrounds have marched together up Fifth Avenue to showcase their love and support for Israel and its people and culture. This year, however, is the most important parade of my lifetime. On October 7th our community was changed forever; we suffered...

05/30/2024

Join us on Sunday for Israel Day on Fifth. Tens of thousands of participants will march up Fifth Avenue to demonstrate support for the people of Israel and draw renewed attention to the more than 120 hostages still held by Hamas since October 7, sending an urgent message to the world: “Bring Them Home Now!” For decades, Jewish New Yorkers and allies of all backgrounds have marched together up Fifth Avenue to showcase their love and support for Israel and its people and culture. While this year’s parade may be less festive in tone than other years, it is just as important, if not more important, to come together, and show our love and support for Israel and its people and culture. We are truly one people, one heart.