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A Taste of Israel 2025

Sunday, May 4 @ 11:30 am 3:30 pm

Israel is celebrating 77 years of independence! Join us for a tasty celebration featuring delicious Israeli cuisine and a variety of fun activities. All ages are invited to participate in this family-friendly event with live performances, engaging crafts, fun Israeli workshops, entertaining games, and much more!

Admission is free. Registration required (a donation of any size would be appreciated – suggested amount $15 per family). Kosher food available for purchase.

Schedule

WORKSHOPS:
Visiting Israel! | 2-4 years olds | 11:45am-12:30pm
An interactive guided tour of Israel with hands-on activities for the littlest hands.

KravMaga | 5 years old and up | 11:45am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:15pm
A Krav Maga beginners’ class.

Israel Trivia | 13 years old and up | 11:45am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:15pm
Test your Israel knowledge at our FIDF Israeli family trivia. Winners get a special prize!

Hanoch Piven Art | 5 years old and up | 12:45am-1:30pm
Create your own portrait using Hanoch’s art of miscellaneous crafts!

Zumba | 13 years old and up | 12:45am-1:30pm
Shake your tuchas to Israeli upbeat gems!

Singing Israeli | Infant -13 years old | 2:30pm-3:15pm
Join song leader Leah Kocsis in learning Israeli songs!

Express your Art | 5 years old and up | 2:30pm-3:15pm
Express your inner artist with Morah Zoe!

MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES (1:15pm-3:00pm):
Pozez JCC Choir – Performing a selection of songs for Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Gilad Paz – Join this popular Israeli musician for a Makhrozet (Playlist) of your favorite Israeli songs
TnuOT – Enjoy watching a performance by this local Israeli dance group
Israeli Dance Class – For beginners… or anyone who loves Israeli dancing at any level


 

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Questions? Contact:

Israel Programming

Dean Bagdadi

703.537.3034

Location:

Gesher Jewish Day School

4800 Mattie Moore Ct
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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