Events in Celebration of Israel for 2007 and 2008

Click here to see the great video by Philip Gay of last year's Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Celebration on YouTube.

Events in Celebration of Israel's 60th birthday in 2007-2008

April 2008

Israel@60 Join the Israel @60 committee and help plan the huge community wide celebration planned for May 3 and 4, 2008.  The committee meets monthly.  This month’s meeting is Wednesday, April 30 at 9:15 am at the JCC, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead.  For more information on ways to get involved contact Nanette Fridman at northshoreisrael@yahoo.com.

May 2008

Temple Beth Shalom of Peabody invites the community to share Shabbat and celebrate Israel on Friday, May 2nd.  Shabbat service starts at 7 pm followed by an Oneg and Israeli dancing.  And we are now pleased to announce that there will be a live performance by Dr. Dreidle (aka Jonathan Shulman), doing Judaic Hip Hop.  For more information please call 978-535-2100.

Yom HaZikaron memorial service at Temple Ner Tamid at 8:45 p.m. to remember those who have fought and fallen in service to Israel. Click here to download the event flyer.

Community celebration – Israel@60 – Sunday, May 4th – Maccabiah games for kids 8+ at the JCCNS beginning at 1 pm.  Festival begins 3 pm at Congregation Shirat Hayam. Shuk will be open for shopping and delicious Israeli food by Bruce Silverlieb will be available for sale beginning at 2 p.m. For more information or to get involved with the planning committee contact Nanette Fridman at northshoreisrael@yahoo.com.

ORT America Mission 2008 – Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Future, From Warsaw to Israel.  May 31 – June 12.  Options are available to participate in all or part of the trip.  For more information, call Linda Magalnick at 978-887-8488.  To reserve a space, contact the New York office at 800-510-2678, ext. 260.

June 2008

Mitzvah Magic and the Afikim Foundation are sponsoring a world wide one mile walk for Israel. Join over 90 communities around the world as we celebrate Israel's 60th with this special program on Sunday, June 1. The walk will begin at Cong. Shirat Hayam in Swampscott at 10 a.m.  As Israel has deemed its 60th year the "Year of the Child," walkers are encouraged but not required to have friends and family sponsor them to raise funds for the National Council for the Child which represents the rights of all Israeli children. Click here for details.

The celebration continues with the Boston Jewish community as we celebrate Israel @ 60 at Gann Academy in Waltham on June 1, 12:30 - 5 p.m.