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Long Island Celebrates Israel 75

LONG ISLAND CELEBRATES ISRAEL 75

Were celebrating 75 years of Israel’s independence through seven and a half weeks of exciting programs and events across Long Island and Queens, beginning on Sunday, April 23 and ending with Long Island’s largest celebration of Israel, Israelfest, on Sunday, June 11!

Programs and events are subject to change. Please check with the organization hosting the event for the most up to date information.

WEEK 1: BLUE + WHITE WEEK

SUNDAY, APRIL 23
3-5PM: WALKING IN THEIR MEMORY
Commemorate fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror attacks in this community walk.
Hosted by Shevet Gefen and Sid Jacobson JCC
At Bar Beach • 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
Register

MONDAY, APRIL 24
12:30PM: TOGETHER WITH THEM
Hear from the Israeli delegation of wounded IDF veterans in this conversation about their military service and heroic stories.
Hosted by Sid Jacobson JCC • At 300 Forest Drive, East Hills
Register

7:30PM: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Honor IDF soldiers and Israeli Systems + Hostilities in this Hebrew ceremony.
Hosted by Israeli School Gahelet
At Temple Bait El • 5 Old Mill Rd, Great Neck

TUESDAY, APRIL 25
7-9PM: TRANSITION CEREMONY
Honor Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, with a ceremony to commemorate IDF fallen soldiers and victims of terror attack, which will then shift to celebrate Israel’s 75 with music, food, and dancing.
Hosted by Mid-Island Y JCC, Midway Jewish Center, and Sid Jacobson JCC
At Midway Jewish Center • 330 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset

VERVE 55+ LIVING: OUR ISRAEL
A spirited presentation and conversation led by Israelis and Americans with deep connection to Israel. For more information and to register, email bslavin@syjcc.org.
Hosted by Suffolk Y JCC • At 74 Hauppague Road, Commack

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
9AM: LEGO BUILD OF JERUSALEM
Help in constructing the city of Jerusalem with Legos!
Hosted by Schechter School of Long Island • At 6 Cross Street, Williston Park
Register

7:30PM: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
Schechter’s seniors will perform the play in Hebrew!
Hosted by Schechter School of Long Island • At Temple Beth Shalom, 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Register

THURSDAY, APRIL 27
6PM: SURVIVOR ARTSPACE GALLERY OPENING
See the inspirational photographs of 18 Holocaust survivors taken by Daniel G. Weiss.
Hosted by Sid Jacobson JCC • At 300 Forest Drive, East Hills

DAY OF ISRAEL
Hosted by Israeli School Gahelet
At Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation • 21 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

FRIDAY, APRIL 28
6:30-8PM: TEEN BAND YOM HA’AZTMAUT SHABBAT SERVICE
For details on the event, visit templebethtorahli.org.
Hosted by Temple Beth Torah • At 35 Bagatelle Road, Melville

SHABBAT HA’ATZMAUT
Celebrate a special Shabbat with music, guest speakers, and Israeli delights!
Hosted by Temple Beth El of Great Neck • At 5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck

SATURDAY, APRIL 29
11AM: BRIJE YOM HAATZMAUT PICNIC
Join the BRIJE community in celebration of Israel’s 75th anniversary For more information, email dzeltser@miyjcc.org.
Hosted by Mid-Island Y JCC

3-5PM: YOM HA’ATZMA’UT PICNIC + ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Bring your own picnic meal (dairy, fish, or vegetarian), and enjoy ice cream and fun activities
Hosted by Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore • At 1001 Plandome Road, Manhasset

WEEK 2: 75 YEARS OF DIVERSITY

SUNDAY, APRIL 30
10AM: STREAM DAY
Featuring Israel as the Start Up Nation with art and music of Israel’s diverse communities!
Hosted by Schechter School of Long Island • At 6 Cross Street, Williston Park
Register

2PM: KVELL TOGETHER
Create your own agamograph to keep or donate to SYJCC’s exhibit!
Hosted by Suffolk Y JCC • At 74 Hauppague Road Commack

ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CONCERT
Celebrate Israeli Independence Week through the popular music of Israel!
Hosted by Temple Beth El of Great Neck • At 5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck

MONDAY, MAY 1
6PM: 75 ICONS FOR 75 YEARS
Enjoy a gallery walkthrough of 75 Israeli icons!
Hosted by Commonpoint Queens • At 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck
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7PM: ISRAEL’S DIVERSITY PANEL
Ethiopian, Persian, and Ukrainian Jews share their stories of emigration to Israel.
Hosted by AJC, IAJF, JCRC, and Temple Sinai • At 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
Register

TUESDAY, MAY 2
8PM: SAM SOKOL: ISRAELI JOURNALIST
Meet Haaretz reporter Sam Sokol to learn about Israel’s current events.
Hosted by Shelter Rock Jewish Center • At 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn

FRIDAY, MAY 5
6PM: IMMIGRATION SHABBAT + ONEG
Individuals will share stories of how they or their ancestors are connected to Israel. To join via Zoom, visit zoom.us/j/97188243757.
Hosted by Congregation Tifereth Israel • At 40 Hill Street, Glen Cove

SATURDAY, MAY 6

SHABBAT FROM ALL SIDES
11am: Enjoy a Shabbat  from different cultures such as Ashkenazi, Sephardim, Bukharian, etc.
Hosted by Congregation Etz Hayim at Hollis Hills Bayside • At 210-10 Union Turnpike, Oakland Gardens
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WEEK 3: TZEDEK, TZEDEK TIRDOF (JUSTICE, JUSTICE, YOU SHALL PURSUE) 

SUNDAY, MAY 7
6PM: LAG BA OMER BONFIRE
Celebrate with a bonfire, hot chocolate, Israeli music, and make pita!
Hosted by Shevet Gefen • At Christopher Morley Park, 500 Searingtown Road North, Roslyn

TUESDAY, MAY 9
5-8PM: SUFFOLK CELEBRATES ISRAEL
Celebrate Lag Ba Omer with a performance by The Shuk, games, bounce houses, dancing, bonfire, and food available for purchase. Click here for more information.
Hosted by Suffolk Y JCC • At 74 Hauppague Road, Commack

FRIDAY, MAY 12
8PM: ISRAELI-THEMED SHABBAT
Join us to celebrate Shinishin Hili Boxer’s bat mitzvah and a special oneg to follow! To register, email wendy@tbdcommack.org.
Hosted by Temple Beth David • At 100 Hauppague Road, Commack

WEEK 4: THE HOLY CITY OF JERUSALEM

TUESDAY, MAY 16
12PM: LET’S TALK ABOUT JERUSALEM!
Join this virtual conversation about Jerusalem from an inside point of view.
Hosted by Commonpoint Queens
Register

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
THE SEAM LINE
Join us for an insider perspective of Israel through the eyes of Avi Melamed, a Middle East Strategic intelligence Analyst.
Hosted by Sid Jacobson JCC • At 300 Forest Drive, East Hills

FRIDAY, MAY 19
8:15AM: YOM YERUSHALAYIM KABBALAT SHABBAT
Celebrate Jerusalem with music and songs performed by students.
Hosted by Schechter School of Long Island • At 6 Cross Street, Williston Park
Register

12PM: YERUSHALAYIM THEN AND NOW
In this lecture and presentation, we’ll bring the city’s neighborhoods to life! For more information and to register, email bslavin@syjcc.org.
Hosted by Suffolk Y JCC • At 74 Hauppague Road, Commack

5PM: YOUNG FAMILY YOM YERUSHALYIM SHABBAT PICNIC
Bring your own dinner as we welcome Shabbat with an Oneg with Stacy Kelly!
Hosted by Mid-Island Y JCC

WEEK 5: 75 YEARS OF THE LAND OF MILK + HONEY

SUNDAY, MAY 21
11AM: JERUSALEM LEGO BUILDING
Construct a model of the Old City of Jerusalem with Legos in this event for all ages!
Hosted by Dix Hills Jewish Center • At 555 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills

TUESDAY, MAY 23
1PM: IN SEARCH OF ISRAELI CUISINE
Watch the documentary that highlights the diversity of Israeli food and then sample some Israeli cuisine!
Hosted by Friedberg JCC • At 15 Neil Court, Oceanside
Register

THURSDAY, MAY 25
12PM: SHAVUOT CELEBRATION – A LAND OF MILK + HONEY
In this lecture presentation, learn about agricultural and biblical gifts and sample Israeli food! For more information and to register, email bslavin@syjcc.org.
Hosted by Suffolk Y JCC • At 74 Hauppague Road, Commack

WEEK 6: 75 YEARS OF NOT PERFECT BUT BEAUTIFUL

THURSDAY, JUNE 1
SEE THE VOICES
A virtual talk with Dror Jackob telling the story of Mizrahi Israelis.
Hosted by Commonpoint Queens
Register

WEEK 7: HALF WAY BETWEEN NEW YORK TO ISRAEL

SUNDAY, JUNE 4
11AM-4PM: CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE
Join the Long Island Cluster to march in the New York City parade.
Hosted by JCRC
Register

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
6:30PM: SCHECHTER GALA: CELEBRATING ISRAEL’S 75
Enjoy Israeli food, music, and showcases of how Schechter fosters a love and connection to Israel. For more information, contact Elizabeth Kahn, ekahn@schechterli.org.
Hosted by Schechter School of Long Island • At 6 Cross Street, Williston Park

7PM: OMRI ASSENHEIM
Join us to hear from this fascinating Israeli journalist with a conversation in Hebrew!
Hosted by Forum Nashim and Sid Jacobson JCC • At 300 Forest Drive, East Hills

THURSDAY, JUNE 8
7PM: “HOME LAND” OPENING EXHIBIT
See the new collection by artist in residence Susan Buroker. For more information and to register, email bslavin@syjcc.org.
Hosted by Suffolk Y JCC • At 74 Hauppague Road, Commack

FRIDAY, JUNE 9
ISRAELI JAZZ SHABBAT WITH MATTAN KLEIN ENSEMBLE
A community Shabbat featuring the music of Israeli composer and flutist Mattan Klein.
Hosted by Temple Beth El of Great Neck • At 5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck

SUNDAY, JUNE 11
4-8PM: ISRAELFEST + JCRC-LI’S CELEBRATE ISRAEL CONCERT
Join the largest celebration of Israel on Long Island with activities, music, and food! For more information, visit sjjcc.org/israelfest
Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater, East Meadow

PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY
AJC • Commonpoint Queens • Congregation Tiferth Israel • Dix Hills Jewish Center • Family Connections – Etz Hayim HHB • Forum Nashim • Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC • Gahelet • The Israeli House • Jewish Community Relations Council – Long Island • Mid-Island Y JCC • Midway Jewish Center • Schechter School of Long Island • Shelter Rock Jewish Center • Shevet Gefen • Sid Jacobson JCC • The Suffolk Y JCC • Temple Beth El of Great Neck • Temple Sinai • Zionist Organization of America

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
JCC Association of North America • The Jewish Agency for Israel • Sid Jacobson JCC • UJA-Federation of New York