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Taste of Israel: A Mosaic of Israeli Communities
Sunday, April 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: GESHER JDS, 4800 Mattie Moore Ct
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Step into the rich diversity of Israel and discover the people, cultures, and traditions that make it unique! The Taste of Israel festival is back and celebrating Israel’s many communities through food, music, hands-on activities, and unforgettable experiences.
Travel between interactive cultural stations, each representing a different community in Israel
- Explore the Israeli Shuk – ESEK Marketplace, featuring small Israeli businesses, artists, reservists, and Nova festival survivors. Find everything from delicious food to jewelry, handmade crafts, and unique Israeli products!
- Enjoy authentic Israeli food with flavors from Ethiopian Jewish Community
Live Performances
12:40 – Opening Piyyut performance
1:00 – ROCK.IL – US-Israeli rock band
2:30 – Rikudei Am – dance celebration that will get everyone moving
3:00 – JCC Choir
3:30 – Closing Piut
Workshop schedule
1:00pm
- Krav Maga -Kids – Learn Israel’s practical, beginner-friendly self-defense system
- Jewish Indian Mandalas – Adults – Create mandalas and explore their meaning as a symbol of the Indian Jewish community in Israel
1:30pm
- In Our Yard – Kids – Explore the amazing diversity and communities of Israel with fun, interactive activities led by our amazing Shinshinut of Northern Virginia
- Piut- Adults – Learn piyyutim (traditional Sephardic liturgical songs) and their cultural significance
2:00pm
- Krav Maga- Adults – Learn Israel’s practical, beginner-friendly self-defense system
2:30pm
- Jewish Indian Mandalas – Adults– Create mandalas and explore their meaning as a symbol of the Indian Jewish community in Israel
- Israel Mosaic – Adults – Discover the communities of Israel in ways you never imagined
3:00pm
- Rikudei AM (Israeli Dance) – Experience folk dances that unite communities across Israel.
- Piut- Kids & Families – Learn piyyutim (traditional Sephardic liturgical songs) and their cultural significance
3:15pm
- Israel Mosaic – Kids – Discover the communities of Israel in ways you never imagined
Family Fun – Face painting, games, toddler kibbutz play zone, and interactive community stations filled with activities inspired by Israel’s diverse communities
This program is free. RSVP is required. Recommended donation $36 per family.
We hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here. We’re looking for volunteers! If you are interested, click here. Click here to view additional Yoms programming.
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