The event brought together the entire Jewish community of southern Florida in support of Jewish day school education, the World Champion Florida Marlins baseball team, kosher food, Jewish music - and a game between the New York Mets and Marlins.
The Marlins won, 6-3, ending a four-game losing streak.
Sixteen Jewish schools in southern Florida took part in the special event, as well as Tekiah Orchestras (which played Jewish music at Gate G West Stage), Dov Levine (who sang The Star Spangled Banner and HaTikvah), and American and Israeli flags.
The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Mr. Gene Greenzweig, who served for 24 years as the Executive Director of the Central Agency for Jewish Education. Kosher food including pizza, falafel, hot dogs, and Chinese cuisine was served in several areas of the stadium during the game.
Tickets sold through the Jewish Heritage Day Foundation helped raise much-needed funds for the 16 participating local Jewish day schools from Miami to West Palm Beach.
The Marlins won, 6-3, ending a four-game losing streak.
Sixteen Jewish schools in southern Florida took part in the special event, as well as Tekiah Orchestras (which played Jewish music at Gate G West Stage), Dov Levine (who sang The Star Spangled Banner and HaTikvah), and American and Israeli flags.
The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Mr. Gene Greenzweig, who served for 24 years as the Executive Director of the Central Agency for Jewish Education. Kosher food including pizza, falafel, hot dogs, and Chinese cuisine was served in several areas of the stadium during the game.
Tickets sold through the Jewish Heritage Day Foundation helped raise much-needed funds for the 16 participating local Jewish day schools from Miami to West Palm Beach.