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A gala celebration to honor the State of Israel on its 74th birthday will be held at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (MARJCC) on Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5. This Israel @74 Community Celebration brings together Jewish organizations working in partnership to celebrate Israel’s Independence on the exact day on the Jewish calendar when Israel declared its independence in 1948. Partnering with the MARJCC are the Israeli American Council, the David Posnack Jewish Community Center, the Israeli House of the Consulate General of Israel, and the Jewish National Fund.
www.marjcc.org/calendar
The celebration begins on Wednesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., with the opening of an art exhibition in the MARJCC’s Accesso Partners Exhibition Hall featuring ten Israeli artists whose works include painting, sculpture, and photography. Featured artists include Esther Aszodi, Malka Benoff, Moshe Brown, Shoshana Ichak, Yael Mizrachi, Vered Shamir Pasternak, Galit Shemesh,
Rina Weinbaum, Tamar Wolfson, and Yochi Yair. Coordinated by the MARJCC’s Visual Ats Academy, the exhibition includes a complimentary wine and cheese reception and entertainment. The exhibition runs through Thursday, May 19, and is open during the MARJCC’s normal operating hours.
On Thursday, May 5, from 4:30-8:30 p.m., the MARJCC offers a full array of fun-filled family activities, including carnival attractions, interactive activity stations, a make-it/take-it art corner, entertainment, drum circle, and kosher food court. Culminating the event is a special drum show featuring lighting, moving water, and in-motion lasers, along with a special Israel @74 laser light show—all presented by Bikelmania.
