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Release Date: April 16, 2018
Solomon Schecter on W Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdasle is the location of a major county wide celebration on Sunday-tomorrow in honor of Israel's 70th birthday. Enjoy music, dancing, food, lectures, vendors and more. W Hartsdale Ave could get busy on Sunday since we expect a large turnout. PAUL FEINER Join us on April 15, 2018 for a festive, county-wide celebration in honor of Israel’s 70th birthday! Israel's 70th birthday | Hartsdale | Westchesterisrael70 A spectacular countywide celebration on April 15, 2018, 12-5pm, to mark Israel’s 70th birthday. Celebrate with live Israeli music, dancing, distinguished speakers including Eric S. Goldstein, David Harris, Shahar Azani and Miss Israel 2013, Kosher food, children's activities, Israeli shuk and grand expo. Day at a Glance Speakers/Demonstrations/Workshops/Performances See map at center of book for program locations • Schedule subject to change Ongoing activities (see below) open at 12:00pm Session 1: 12:15-12:55pm • Evan Bernstein, ADL NY Director: “A Briefing by the Anti-Defamation League” • Gil Hovav, Celebrity Israeli Chef - Cooking Demonstration • Miss Israel 2013, Yityish Titi Aynaw presented by JNF “Machane Yehuda” Shuk Performances 12:20 - 12:40pm, Westchester Day School Choir 12:40 - 12:55pm, Westchester Torah Academy Choir Grand Ceremony: 1:00-1:50pm Featuring FIDF Musical Ensemble “Machane Yehuda” Shuk Performances (continued) • 1:50 - 2:05pm, Beatboxer/Body Percussionist Michael Feigenbaum • 2:05 - 2:25pm, Westchester Klezmer Band • 2:25 - 2:40pm, Beatboxer/Body Percussionist Michael Feigenbaum • 2:40 - 3:00pm, Israeli Dancing • 3:00 - 3:15pm, Schechter Westchester HS Band • 3:15 - 3:45pm, Beatboxer/Body Percussionist Michael Feigenbaum • 3:45 - 4:15pm, Rami Strosberg and Friends • 4:15 - 4:30pm, Schechter Westchester Lower School Choir Session 2: 2:00-2:40pm • “A Global View of Israel@70” with AJC CEO David Harris and AJC’s Partners presented by AJC Westchester/Fairfield • Cooking with Chef Renana – Shakshukah and flatbread demonstration • David Goldstein, Author, Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land with former Israeli basketball player, Chris Watson. • Israeli Wine Workshop by The River Wine Session 3: 2:50-3:30pm • Shahar Azani, Executive Director for the Northeast, StandWithUs, “Israel Through Your Eyes: Touching Hearts and Minds” • MusicTalks, “Ella’s Trip to Israel”, (ages 4 and up), presented by The Tel Aviv Foundation • Nimrod Sheffer, Desert Stars, “Israel’s Threats and Opportunities” • Israel Air Force Drone Pilot Course by SWAN Kids • Cooking with Chef Renana - Hands-on cooking class, tri-color hummus • Early Childhood (up to age 4) Interactive Music Session with Carla Friend, T’kiya Session 4: 3:40-4:20pm • Sivan Ya’ari, Founder and CEO, Innovation:Africa, presented by Israel Bonds, “Transforming Africans’ Lives with Israeli Innovation” • MusicTalks – “The Story of Israel through its Songs” • Krav Maga by SWAN Kids • Cooking with Chef Renana - Hands-on cooking class, eggplant tahini dip (babaganush) Closing Birthday Celebration (with cake!): 4:30-5:00pm Ongoing Activities “Machane Yehuda” Shuk HOME: The Insider Lens on Israel: A photo exhibition presented by UJA and JDC Bouncy House/inflatables presented by Beth El Day Camp & Nursery School Maaleh Film School – Israeli short films followed by moderated discussion (beginning at 2:00pm) “Shvil Yisrael” Virtual Hike Engage in Knitting: Create Baby Blankets for Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. (2:00-3:30pm) Gaga, Israeli-style dodgeball Experience Israel Through the Five Senses (for ages 2-5) “My Tie” Community Art Activity
