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New Hyde Park, NY
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation hosted its annual Holi celebration on Monday, March 16, 2026. Known as both the Festival of Colors and the Festival of Love, Holi honors the divine love between Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha.
Inside Parker’s auditorium, patients, residents, families and team members – Hindu and non-Hindu alike – joined in prayer and celebration. Residents of Parker’s Indian Cultural Unit opened the program with a dynamic blend of song and dance, setting a high bar for the performers who followed. The afternoon continued with traditional storytelling dances by Aadhitya Prem and Navya Prasad of the Navatman School, highlighting the richness of Indian heritage. Henna Khanijou of the Kalakriti Academy of the Arts presented a lively classical Bollywood dance. Rachel Dalton, Parker’s Assistant Vice President of Business Development, and Mukta Kohli, Parker’s Cultural Liaison, surprised the audience with a vibrant rendition of the hit song Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai.
“Holi is one of the many special celebrations we cherish at Parker, bringing joy, unity and cultural connection,” said Michael N. Rosenblut, President and CEO of the Parker Jewish Institute. “While each occasion throughout the year is meaningful in its own way, our community particularly looks forward to Holi, made even more memorable by the dedication of our team members and volunteers, who do an outstanding job creating a warm and welcoming environment for all.”
About The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is headquartered in New Hyde Park, New York. The facility is a leading provider of Short Term Rehabilitation and Long Term Care. At the forefront of innovation in patient-centered health care and technology, the Institute is a leader in teaching and geriatric research. Parker Jewish Institute features its own medical team, and is nationally renowned as a skilled nursing facility, as well as a provider of community-based health care, encompassing Home Health Care, Medical House Calls, Palliative Care and Hospice. Parker Jewish Institute is also home to Queens-Long Island Renal Institute (QLIRI) – providing patients with safe, comfortable Hemodialysis treatments in a relaxed setting – as well as PRINE Health – a Vascular Center offering advanced vascular services. The Center and QLIRI further Parker’s ability to expand access to essential health-care services to adults in the greater New York metropolitan area. For more information, please visit parkerinstitute.org.
