Jewish institutions in West Hartford and throughout the area are hosting exciting events throughout the year.
Submitted by Kelly Boscarino, Mandell JCC
Jewish agencies, synagogues, and organizations come together to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel with a year-long celebration, featuring a diverse range of events and activities that will educate, inspire, and engage the community. The celebration will highlight Israel’s rich history and traditions, as well as her modern-day contributions to the world. Events will range from art exhibits, musical performances, guest speakers, and film screenings, among others.
The Israel at 75 year-long celebration has been made possible by a generous grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, which has been instrumental in supporting our Jewish community’s cultural events and programs for five decades.
“Israel’s 75th anniversary is a milestone for the Jewish community and a celebration of the country’s remarkable achievements,” says Mandell JCC’s CEO David Jacobs. “We’re excited to join in the festivities and offer our community a chance to come together and recognize this historic occasion. And we are grateful to the trustees of the Jewish Community Foundation for their support”
“It’s our privilege to support this wonderful smorgasbord of Israel at 75 programs that celebrate the remarkable people, food and culture of the Jewish State,” says Jacob Schreiber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Foundation. “Israel is central to Jewish peoplehood and these programs help build deeper connections to our brothers and sisters in the Middle East.”
The celebration began earlier this year and continues this spring with a great lineup of events and celebrations:
Humans of Israel Photography Exhibition
March 27-April 28 | Chase Family Gallery, Mandell JCC
An evening with photographer, Erez Kaganovitz
Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Yom Hazikaron Community Commemoration
Monday, April 24, 7 p.m. | Innovation Center, Mandell JCC
Presented by Mandell JCC, JTConnect
Reflection & Celebration: Israel at 75
Tuesday April 25, 6 p.m. | New England Jewish Academy
Presented By Young Israel of West Hartford
Israel Fest
Wednesday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. | The Emanuel Synagogue
Presented by The Emanuel Synagogue
Friday Night Community Dinner Celebrates Israel
Friday, April 28, 5:30-8 p.m. | Beth El Temple
Presented by Beth El Temple
Israel@75 Celebration in Southington
Friday, April 28 | 7 p.m. | Gishrei Shalom
Presented by Gishrei Shalom
Bike Ride
Sunday, April 30 | 9 a.m. | The Emanuel Synagogue
Presented by The Emanuel Synagogue
Taste of Israel Grill
Friday, May 5 | The Emanuel Synagogue
Presented by The Emanuel Synagogue
Iron Dome-Defending Israel
Sunday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Emanuel Synagogue
Presented by The Emanuel Synagogue
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Hineni-A Community Celebration of Israel@75
Tuesday, May 16 | Mandell JCC
Featuring Internationally Renowned Israeli Singer-Song Writer David Broza.
For the latest on Greater Hartford’s Israel at 75 events and celebrations, visit www.mandelljcc.org/israel75.
To learn more about the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, please visit http://www.jcfhartford.org.
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