Celebrate Israel’s Birthday with music, folk dancing, and Israeli food. This JCC event, in cooperation with local synagogues and Jewish organizations, keeps growing and changing — just like Israel itself. In past years, activities have ranged from an Israeli version of Jeopardy to a symbolic tour of Israel that included Bedouin tents and a climbing wall topped by the mountain citadel of Massada. Yom Ha’Atzmaut gives the JCC the opportunity to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with the entire community and educate the public on the Jewish Homeland.
Click to view pictures from this year's celebration!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Join us as we explore our Jewish roots and celebrate Israel's birthday!
This event is free and open to the community.
Come enjoy a fun evening while showing your love and solidarity for Israel.
Special thanks to the Feil Family Foundation/Lakeside Shopping Center for their generous support of this program.
For more information contact Debbie Pesses, Jewish Enrichment Director, at 504.897.0143 - debbie@nojcc.org.
As we celebrate Israel's Independence Day, enjoy this video highlighting amazing images from the founding of Israel.