See photos from the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla

Seth Harrison

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Adriana Silva of Yonkers took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Adriana Silva of Yonkers took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

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Maurice Poplausky of Rye Brook took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Maurice Poplausky of Rye Brook took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsSeveral dozen people took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Several dozen people took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

 

Several dozen people took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Several dozen people took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsSeveral dozen people took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Several dozen people took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

 

Sarah Kleinman of White Plains, left, and Maurice and Hanna Poplausky of Rye Brook took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Sarah Kleinman of White Plains, left, and Maurice and Hanna Poplausky of Rye Brook took part in a ceremony during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza Aug. 17, 2025. The ceremony was put together by Run for Their Lives, a group that organizes global walk/run events calling for the release of all Israeli hostages. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsPeople look at Judaica and other jewelry during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

People look at Judaica and other jewelry during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

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People browse vendor booths during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

People browse vendor booths during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsDancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Dancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

 

People browse vendor booths during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

People browse vendor booths during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsIsraeli dancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli dancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

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New York State Senator Shelley Mayer addresses attendees during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

New York State Senator Shelley Mayer addresses attendees during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsDancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Dancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

 

Dancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Dancing during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsKids watch a puppet show put on by Wonderspark Puppets during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Kids watch a puppet show put on by Wonderspark Puppets during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

 

A woman donates to Boots for Israel at the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Boots for Israel raises funds for and sends boots to Israel for soldiers.

A woman donates to Boots for Israel at the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Boots for Israel raises funds for and sends boots to Israel for soldiers.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsAttendees take in vendor booths during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Attendees take in vendor booths during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

 

People sit under a tent as they take in the live entertainment during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

People sit under a tent as they take in the live entertainment during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal NewsPeople sit under a tent as they take in the live entertainment during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

People sit under a tent as they take in the live entertainment during the Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Aug. 17, 2025. The 49th annual Jewish festival also included music, Israeli dancing, food, and vendors selling Judaica and other crafts. Early in the afternoon, several dozen people held a ceremony calling for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seth Harrison/The Journal News

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