Recap - 2025 Mid-Year Meeting in New Jersey
What a weekend! The AFRP Annual Mid-Year Meeting took place in Weehawken, New Jersey, at the Envue Hotel, offering breathtaking views of the iconic New York City skyline.
The weekend was filled with vibrant gatherings, meaningful community discussions, and a shared commitment to supporting Ramallah and Palestinian communities both locally and abroad.
Festivities kicked off on Thursday evening with a lively welcome dinner, where attendees enjoyed delicious cuisine, warm greetings from host city members, and live musical entertainment. On Friday, participants visited Paterson, NJ—Ramallah’s Sister City—where they met with Mayor Sayegh and leaders from the Palestinian American Community Center (PACC), and indulged in the city’s diverse culinary scene, highlighting their connection and support of our Ramallah community.
Saturday’s events culminated in a grand banquet featuring heartfelt keynote speeches from His Eminence Metropolitan Saba and Dr. Riyad Mansour, thrilling performances from Dalouna Events Zaffa & Dabkeh Group and singer Ashraf Al-Rifai, and a renewed commitment of the AFRP’s dedication to uplifting the Palestinian community. The evening was a celebration of unity, advocacy, and the promise to continue vital work in sustaining our communities at home and abroad.
The AFRP extends its deepest gratitude to the New Jersey community and the Mid-Year Meeting organizers for an unforgettable and productive weekend! Your dedication and hard work continue to strengthen our mission and keep our community thriving.
