Etgar Israel Trivia Contest

Join thousands from around the world in the largest ever online Israel quiz! Families and individuals of all ages are welcome to compete.

Cleveland Exclusive

Beit Shean Concert

Join Lior Balavie for a special musical performance from Beit Shean, Cleveland’s sister city in Israel.

National Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

Celebrate as one global people with other Federations. Activities include:

• Matisyahu will sing a medley of “One Day” with voices from The Jewish Agency for Israel's Partnership2Gether communities from around the world and Jewish leaders from more than 30 countries sharing a message of hope and celebration
• American film star Joshua Malina shares about how Israeli doctors and scientists are on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19
• The Brothers Platt — Ben, Henry, and Jonah Platt — sing in honor of Israel’s celebration
• Chefs from around the world debate whether falafel is the quintessential Israeli food. Plus, watch Adeena Sussman, author of the bestselling cookbook Sababa, teach us how to make our own falafel
• Isaac Herzog, the son of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, z”l, tells a story about Israel’s War of Independence and will pay tribute to former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, z”l
• Exclusive footage of Israel’s official Independence Day Ceremony on Mt. Hertzl
• A finale where we will virtually join together to sing Israel’s national anthem, Hatikva, with two celebrity female vocalists — Rita from Israel and Cassie Levy from Canada — and a group of Israeli and Diaspora Jewish musicians from around the world

Dance Party with Matisyahu

When the world needs more joy and hope, join us in strength and unity. Join us for a global dance party with Israeli superstar Matisyahu!

Cleveland Exclusive

Blue & White Party for Jewish Clevelanders in their 20s and 30s

Learn to make a special blue and white cocktail with your emcee, Cleveland Shlicha Li-or Gersht, and guest bartenders! Plus, find your way out of a virtual escape room. Hosted by Eddie Abramson and Yael Herooty.

Vertigo Dance Company presents “YAMA”

Exploring the human ecological footprint, dependency and the capacity to regenerate, choreographer Noa Wertheim observes the source of each movement and its effect on the environment.

Sponsored with support from the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection.

To receive video link, email sarah@dancecleveland.org or visit www.dancecleveland.org.

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Israeli Dancing with DanceIsraeli!

Dancing you can join right from home!
7:00 pm
Easy Israeli Dancing (no experience needed, join in and dance!)
7:30 pm
Israeli Dance Club (mostly circles...dance 'til you drop)

Cleveland Exclusive

Israeli Cooking Demo

Cook an authentic Israeli meal with Cleveland’s shlicha Li-or Gersht.