Israel @ 60: Atlanta Community Festival & Celebration


May 18, 2008

MJCCA Zaban Park


What is the Israel @ 60 Atlanta Community Festival & Celebration?

Join the Atlanta community on this historic occasion - the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel. Explore old and modern Israel as we recreate Jerusalem, Tel Aviv/Jaffa, the Negev, Sefat and Haifa at Zaban Park.

12 Noon - At the Community Festival, you'll enjoy:

  • Exciting and interactive family activities (take a camel ride, row across the Dead Sea, climb Masada & more)
  • Israeli arts & crafts, and face painting
  • A variety of fascinating Israeli exhibits and collections
  • A coffee house filled with fun activities
  • Educational learning areas
  • Community groups highlighting their Israeli connections
  • An Israeli shuk (marketplace) featuring Israeli artwork, products, and services
  • Travel opportunities in addition to delicious food for both Israeli and American palates

3 PM - The Festival continues, and the Celebration begins!

  • DJ with popular Israeli music
  • Israeli dancing provided by Rikud
  • Grand Finale, a special concert by Israel Defense Force's Musical Ensemble
 

When/Where is the ISRAEL @ 60 Atlanta Community Festival & Celebration?

Sunday, May 18, 2008

  • Gates open to the public 12 NOON
  • Celebration concludes at 6 PM

MJCCA Zaban Park
5342 Tilly Mill Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Map & Directions >


Admission?

Free of charge; open to the public.

 

 


 

Co-Chairs:

  • Leah Blum
  • Hadara Ishak
  • Steve Oppenheimer

Host Committee:

  • Lauren Berman
  • Mindy Binderman
  • Rabbi Analia Bortz
  • Beth Halpern Brown
  • Beth Gluck
  • Jessica Gluck
  • Richard Gluck
  • Marcie Koffler
  • David Lubin
  • Rabbi Irit Printz
  • Leon Rechtman
  • Jodi Schiff
  • Jacob Schreiber
  • Orit Sklar
  • Renee Van de Grift
  • Rabbi Mark Zimmerman

Event Staff:

  • Shelly Danz
  • Marcia Dworetz
  • Laura Lewkowict
 

 

For More Info

Please contact Marcia Dworetz at 678.812.3985 or email Israelat60@atlantajcc.org.