More than 10,000 people attended the BPJCC Chol Hamoed Extravaganza funded by Senator Sam Sutton. Families from across Boro Park gathered on Thursday, October 1, for a day of rides, entertainment, music, prizes, and community programming. The large-scale event offered families a free local Chol Hamoed trip.

Perfect weather and an on-site sukkah helped ensure steady turnout throughout the day. Beyond an impressive selection of exciting rides and entertainment, this year’s program featured an entertaining local talent show, giving community members a chance to perform and adding a new element to the annual simchadik celebration.

“It was my pleasure to enhance the Yom Tov of the Boro Park community, in partnership with BPJCC, by bringing everyone the Chol Hamoed Sukkos Extravaganza,” Senator Sam Sutton shared. “Families enjoyed a full day of fun, with rides, live entertainment, and so much simcha, at no cost. The children’s joy made it a beautiful Chol Hamoed. My thanks to Avi Greenstein and the entire BPJCC team, along with all the volunteers, for their hard work, and to every family who joined us.”

In addition to sponsoring the Chol Hamoed trip, the Senator used the occasion to present a $275,000 check toward upgrades and completion of the new BPJCC Community Center, which is still being developed as a permanent location for community programs, services, and resources.

Seeing more than 10,000 people come together with such incredible energy and adding to so many families’ simchas Yom Tov was truly special,” said Avi Greenstein, CEO of BPJCC. “Chol Hamoed trips can become a significant expense, and being able to provide a day of free, first-class entertainment meant a lot to attendees. We are tremendously grateful to Senator Sam Sutton for making the Extravaganza possible and for his extraordinary support of our new Community Center, and to our dedicated BPJCC team that worked tirelessly to make sure every detail came together.”

In a spontaneous moment during the festivities, Senator Sutton joined the dancing on stage, sharing in the celebration with attendees. During the program, the senator also recognized Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Councilman Simcha Felder for supporting the annual Pesach Chol Hamoed Extravaganzas over the years. The events have developed into a recurring Chol Hamoed tradition for families throughout the community.

The Extravaganza also included an on-site SCN Resource Hub. BPJCC Social Care Network team members were available throughout the day to answer questions and screen Medicaid recipients to determine whether they might qualify for Social Care Network services. Attendees visited the site for information and eligibility screenings. Click HERE, if you missed the event and would like the opportunity to be screened.

As preparations begin for the upcoming Pesach Extravaganza, community members are invited to share feedback on the Sukkos event and offer suggestions to make the next celebration even better.

Please share your feedback HERE.