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Friday Evening Worship Service with Special Guest FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker and Chanukah Menorah Lighting
This Shabbat we will honor outgoing FDNY Robert S. Tucker for serving with great distinction and dedication. We will also light Chanukah candles as a community for the sixth night of Chanukah.
About Robert S. Tucker:
Robert S. Tucker is the 35th New York City Fire Commissioner. A lifelong New Yorker, Commissioner Tucker grew up in Manhattan and attended George Washington University. He went to law school at the Pace University School of Law at night, while working as the special assistant to the late Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown. The experience allowed him to work closely with an extensive network of executive level members of the New York City Police Department and the City administration, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Secret Service, and other public safety entities.
In 1999, he founded T&M USA, an international security and investigations firm. During this time, he was also devoted to philanthropic work. This included service as a trustee to the New York City Police Foundation, and on the Board of Directors at White Plains Hospital, Pace University and the FDNY Foundation.
Commissioner Tucker prides himself on being a son of the city, and the father of three children, two daughters and a son. He is the grandson of the late Richard Tucker, an American operatic tenor and cantor long associated with the Metropolitan Opera.
Welcome to Temple Emanu-El. Whether near or far, we would be honored if you would stand with our congregation and celebrate Shabbat with us. All Shabbat and Holiday services are livestreamed on our website, Facebook, and YouTube.
Questions? Please contact us at 212-744-1400 or temple@emanuelnyc.org.
- Dec 19 2025
- Expired!
- 6:00 pm
- Fifth Avenue Sanctuary
- 5th Avenue at 65th Street
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