We climbed to the top of The Vessel, an eight story structure that is a new sight in the city. Beautiful views all around.
I climbed to the top - 8 stories of steps.
Went into one of the adjoining buildings full of high end shops and restaurants and had lunch at Shake Shack. A true New York experience.
After taking the subway home I showered and rested for the next adventure. I went down to register and pick up my convention packet. Also made a short trip through the boutique with many Israeli artists who displayed jewelry and Judaica items.
Now it is time for dinner. We walked to the restaurant about 10 blocks passing Times Square.
Tony DiNardo's is family style Italian with really good food. We had 14 woman from our Southeastern Region. Two salads and then grilled salmon and eggplant parmigiana were served on large platters. Spaghetti and rigatoni and good bread filled us. Dessert was a gorgeous tray with cannelloni, cheesecake, tiramisu and strawberries. We were all stuffed and then walked back to the hotel for the opening plenary session.
We met in a large ballroom with a huge stage and video screen. Excellent sound and visuals for our “Mission Possible.” Several speakers welcomed us to New York and spoke the wonderful work of Hadassah. Speakers were National President Ellen Hershkin, CEO Janice Weinman, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, NY State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul,
Danny Dyan, Israeli Consul to United Nations
Herbert Block, Executive Director, American Zionist Movement
Elan S. Carr - US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
An amazing and inspiring evening. Afterwards there was a gala dessert reception. I was a good girl and went straight to my room.
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