Yom HaAtzma'ut Celebration

We had an amazing time celebrating Yom HaAtzmau't on May 3rd with people from all over the world. Click the button below to watch sessions from the celebration featuring the cast of Fauda, the co-creators of the Israel Story podcast, The Bible Players, and a special concert highlighting the Israeli songbook. 

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Schedule of Events- All sessions were recorded and can be viewed at bit.ly/connectwithisrael2020

10:30am - 4:30pm EDT

• Israeli Playlist: Come and tune into upbeat Israeli music all day long and celebrate Israel's 72nd birthday (all ages)

10:30am - 11:30am EDT

• Music Talks: Musical journey throughout Israel based on the children's book "Ella's trip to Israel" (ages 4-6)

11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

• Piven Workshop: What is Home Made of? Leading artist Hanoch Piven leads a view of surroundings through new, inspiring, and empowering lenses (all ages) 

11:00am - 4:00pm EDT

• Israel Games and Trivia: Challenge yourself and your friends with Israel trivia games. Get started on your own time and pace. (all ages)

12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

• Music in the Mitbach: Israeli farmer and chef Hedai Ofaim hosts three renowned musicians in his kitchen as they cook and discuss songs and texts that connect to their dishes and personal stories. (all ages) 
• Story Time with PJ Library: An interactive story time for ages 6 and under. Bring your favorite stuffy along to meet some Israeli animals. (age 6 and under)

1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

• Al Regel Ehad On One Foot: Mayumuna Kids, Israeli Stomp lead an energetic dance set to Israeli music. (families with young children) 
• Global Trivia Challenge: Interactive Kahoot challenge with students from across the globe on some of the biggest moments in Zionism, and the history of Israel (grade 6 and up)

2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

• Music Talks: Musical journey throughout Israel based on the Children's book "Ella's trip to Israel" (ages 4-6)

2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

• Fauda Cast: Conversation with three leading actors from the hit Israeli show Fauda. (teens and adults)

3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

• The StoryTellers: Yochai Maital and Mishy Harman from Israel Story - the world's largest Jewish podcast, will share how (and why) they stumbled upon telling stories for a living. They'll share clips from Israel Story, reveal insights into the art and power of stories, and offer advice on telling our own. (grade 5 and up, and their families)
• Time Travel Through Israel, The Bible Players: Travel on a hilarious adventure with The Bible Players' time machine through the last 100 years of Israel's history. (ages 5 and up - parents welcome!)
• Festive Israeli Party with DJ Jewel: Dance together with the big hits you know and love. Celebrate Israel's Independence Day and wear blue and white! (all ages) 
• Israel's Diversity: Israelis share their background and perspective of "What is an Israeli?" (teens and adults) 

8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

• Pub Quizrael: How much do you know about Israeli culture and history? Join us with your drink of choice for fun pub-style trivia! (adults) 

Sponsored by: The Center for Israel Education, iCenter, Jewish Agency for Israel,  The Jewish Federations of North America, The Jewish Education Project and Unpacked