ISRAEL’S 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Shalom!!! Israel@60 is a vibrant part of our activities at Bet Shira Congregation. The Highlight of our Israel engagement plan is going to be on Shabbat, May 3, 2008 with an all day Israel Shabbat celebration. On this Shabbat Israel@60 Celebration Day, there will be something for everyone and everyone is encouraged to do an activity to connect to Israel. In Israel one witnesses a variety of Shabbat celebrations and we will model this aspect of Israel at our May 3rd Shabbat B’Yachad. Let’s be (Byachad) together for one service at 9:30 am followed by an Israeli style Kiddush luncheon.
Israeli dancing for beginners followed by advanced Israeli dancing is scheduled from noon till 2:30 pm. Graded puzzles, art projects, and sports activities including basketball, matkot (paddle ball) and soccer are scheduled throughout the afternoon. Movies begin at noon and play every two hours with a youth oriented film at 4:00 pm. The Alef Bet artwork, and Israel coin exhibits will be open all day. An Israeli wine tasting will begin at 6:00 pm followed by a karaoke sing-a-long. Our Israel celebration will conclude with a fun Havdalah. A Bet Kafé, serving light drinks, pastries, chocolates and snacks, will be open all day. Drop by for a snack and stay for an activity. Follow the schedule and find a way to discover a path of Israel engagement. Come and stay all day or drop by for a few hours; the secret is to be at Bet Shira for some of our Israel@60 celebration day. Please participate in the day and share our love for Israel.
Israel is the place of origin of Judaism; it is both ancient and modern. It is the major center of Judaism and the only uniquely Jewish country. Please connect to Israel during Israel’s 60th Anniversary. Shalom!!!
Cantor Mark H. Kula
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
TIME & EVENTS
9:00 am -11:30 am Torah Express, Shabbat Service and address by the Israeli Consul General
11:30 am -12:30 pm Beginners Israeli Dancing, Puzzles, Bingo, and Maccabia Sports
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Advanced Israeli Dancing, Puzzles, Bingo, and Maccabia Sports
Noon - 7:30 pm Israeli Movies
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Shabbat Yoga, Arts and Crafts, Current Events through Israeli cartoons
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Israeli Wine Tasting, Arts and Crafts
6:45 pm - 7:30 pm Karaoke Sing-a-long
7:30 pm Community-wide Havdalah
*Bet Kafe and Exhibits are all day events.
Israel investment clubs are up and running. These clubs invest fictitious funds in the Tel Aviv stock market following time spent researching the companies, their locations in Israel, and how they contribute to Global markets. Join or form a club as a fascinating way to connect to Israel.
NOA
May 5 at 8:30 pm
$18
Please join Bet Shira for this concert at the ARSHT center to hear this great Israeli singer. Call Cantor Kula for details.
