In Plaza Urquiza and with the presence of mayor Francisco Azcué, the “Arboretum of Communities and Faiths” was held, an activity organized by the Municipality of Concordia and the Jewish community with the aim of reaffirming the commitment to brotherhood, faith, and hope.
The Arboretum is a symbol of brotherhood between faiths, communities, and peoples. The Jewish Community of Concordia decided to adopt this initiative, which was created by the Argentine-Israeli Agricultural Exchange Fund, known worldwide as Keren Kayemet le Israel, being an innovative, ecological project that fosters encounter and dialogue. It should be noted that these actions are also supported by the Zionist Organization of Argentina and the World Zionist Organization.
The unified message was one of peace, saying no to discrimination and calling for the release of hostages held by terrorist groups.
When taking the floor, mayor Francisco Azcué remarked that we are at a moment where “we need to unite institutions, engage in dialogue, reach agreements, and work for our city, but we must also be clear when condemning actions that threaten peace and the common good.”
“We seek harmony among all citizens beyond their religious or ideological beliefs,” and from the Municipality “we will always join all these types of initiatives that have to do with the promotion and stimulation of life and unity,” highlighted the Municipal President.
The institutions that promoted this arboretum were the Kehilá Agudat Israel Sefaradí of Concordia and the Jewish National Fund, whose representative in Concordia is Hernán Butler, accompanied by Adrian Benjuya.
PLANTING OF THREE TREES
On the occasion, three trees were planted, an olive tree and two native species, which were handled by religious leaders, representing peace, unity, and the diversity of faiths; by officials and community leaders; and the remaining one by representatives of United Immigrants of Concordia and the community in general.
It is worth mentioning that with the planting of these three trees in our city, simultaneously in the State of Israel, the Keren Kayemet carried out the same action in its native forests. The blessings of the planting were performed by Rabbi Israel Soriano, Father Juan Percara, and Pastor Ladislao Casco. The activity concluded with the unveiling of a plaque.
Present were the Secretary of Urban Development, Osvaldo Pérez Hatoum; the Secretary of Human Development, Sebastián Arístide; the Undersecretary of Government, Rolando Kleinman; Marcos Embon, from the Israelite Union Association; council members Eliana Lagraña, Emmanuel Godoy, Mauricio Rey, Silvina Verónica Ovelar, Celeste Fuscado, and Yaiza Pessolani; the Director of Parks and Gardens, Gabriela Mendiburu; and the Head of the Faiths Area of the Municipality, Andrea Casco, among others.
The Arboretum is a symbol of brotherhood between faiths, communities, and peoples. The Jewish Community of Concordia decided to adopt this initiative, which was created by the Argentine-Israeli Agricultural Exchange Fund, known worldwide as Keren Kayemet le Israel, being an innovative, ecological project that fosters encounter and dialogue. It should be noted that these actions are also supported by the Zionist Organization of Argentina and the World Zionist Organization.
The unified message was one of peace, saying no to discrimination and calling for the release of hostages held by terrorist groups.
When taking the floor, mayor Francisco Azcué remarked that we are at a moment where “we need to unite institutions, engage in dialogue, reach agreements, and work for our city, but we must also be clear when condemning actions that threaten peace and the common good.”
“We seek harmony among all citizens beyond their religious or ideological beliefs,” and from the Municipality “we will always join all these types of initiatives that have to do with the promotion and stimulation of life and unity,” highlighted the Municipal President.
The institutions that promoted this arboretum were the Kehilá Agudat Israel Sefaradí of Concordia and the Jewish National Fund, whose representative in Concordia is Hernán Butler, accompanied by Adrian Benjuya.
PLANTING OF THREE TREES
On the occasion, three trees were planted, an olive tree and two native species, which were handled by religious leaders, representing peace, unity, and the diversity of faiths; by officials and community leaders; and the remaining one by representatives of United Immigrants of Concordia and the community in general.
It is worth mentioning that with the planting of these three trees in our city, simultaneously in the State of Israel, the Keren Kayemet carried out the same action in its native forests. The blessings of the planting were performed by Rabbi Israel Soriano, Father Juan Percara, and Pastor Ladislao Casco. The activity concluded with the unveiling of a plaque.
Present were the Secretary of Urban Development, Osvaldo Pérez Hatoum; the Secretary of Human Development, Sebastián Arístide; the Undersecretary of Government, Rolando Kleinman; Marcos Embon, from the Israelite Union Association; council members Eliana Lagraña, Emmanuel Godoy, Mauricio Rey, Silvina Verónica Ovelar, Celeste Fuscado, and Yaiza Pessolani; the Director of Parks and Gardens, Gabriela Mendiburu; and the Head of the Faiths Area of the Municipality, Andrea Casco, among others.