Long Beach Kids Give Cookies, Thank Police For 'Keeping Family Safe'

LONG BEACH, NY — One local synagogue showed its appreciation to the Long Beach Police Department.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, children from the BACH Jewish Center decorated and delivered more than 100 cookies to officers.

Rabbi Benny Berlin led the activity by teaching children the importance of expressing gratitude to those who have done so much for the community.

"Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything we have to be grateful for, and as a community there is no one more deserving of our gratitude than our local police officers in Long Beach," Berlin said. "In light of the recent threats made against Jewish communities both here in New York and across the country, the Long Beach Police Department has ramped up their efforts to keep us safe."

The children decorated the cookies and penned heartfelt messages on the outside of the boxes.

"Thank you for all that you do!" wrote a six-year-old girl, along with a picture of a rainbow and flowers.

Another youngster wrote, "Thank you for keeping me and my family safe,” alongside a drawing of a smiling turkey.

Rabbi Berlin hand delivered the cookies to Long Beach Police Commissioner Ronald Walsh.