That's the Breed Street Shul, built in the early 20s, mostly abandoned at one point, now being slowly converted into a community center. They've thoughtfully covered the barbed wire with blue and white bunting.
That's our mayor on the left. It took a lot of willpower for me not to run up to him, screaming about the school budget cuts.
Boylee had fun, though he cried when the food stand ran out of rice and beans when we were literally the next to be served. Instead he ate a hotdog made from grass-fed, nitrate-free beef, two pickles from Canters, and chicken taquitos with guacamole.
We listened to a little klezmer, and a little salsa, and saw some random strolling drummers. Boylee came home with an Israeli flag, a coloring book whose theme is "stay safe by staying away from the Metro tracks," and some random other hand-outs.
It was fun! It was crowded! It was technically in one of the "worst" areas of town, but it felt pleasantly communal and safe. There were also more police than I have ever seen in one place, but I think that's the deal when your event is sponsored by the Israeli consulate. There were also barricades, and signs everywhere - in Spanish and English - warning not to leave unattended packages.
BREAKING NEWS: EARTHQUAKE JUST THIS VERY SECOND WHILE I WAS WRITING THIS! : )
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