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Women In Israel: A Model of Diversity

10/2/2020

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On October 1. our Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) and the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest teamed up to present "Women in Israel: A Model of Diversity" with Ariella Rada, the Israeli Consul for Academic and Community Affairs. This was our second interfaith program of 2020, following on our popular "Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story" evening in February.
As an Israeli woman of color and of Ethiopian descent, Ms. Rada offered personal insight into Israel’s diverse society. With inhabitants from more than 100 countries, Israeli society is a complex mix of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze, Bedouins, and so much more. The various ethnic communities leave their mark in everything from politics to art to education. Ms. Rada took us through her own fascinating personal journey to illustrate how many others have come to the land of milk and honey to live successful lives and integrate into Israel’s culture and everyday life
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In the course of her talk, Ms. Rada highlighted a few specific influential Israeli women as role models.
  • First and foremost of course was Golda Meir, the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
  • ​Next was Lucy Aharish, notable as the first Muslim Arab news presenter on mainstream Israeli television.
  • Third, she mentioned MK Penina Tamanu-Shata, the first female Ethopian Member of Knesset.
The complete program is now available for viewing on Federation's Virtual Programming page or on our YouTube channel.
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Many thanks to Ms. Rada and to the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest for bringing this program to our community. Check out the Consulate's Facebook page, Israel in Chicago, for more upcoming events.
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Community Outdoor Movie Night!

6/29/2020

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Join us on the Federation lawn for a socially distanced summer movie night outdoors. ​
Community Outdoor Movie Night
Thursday, July 9, 2020 (rain date July 16)

8:00–9:45pm
Free admission! Generously sponsored by Richard & Barbara Waxman
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Public health guidelines will be observed. We'll supply the individually wrapped snacks! Bring your own masks (or we'll provide extras) and blanket or lawn chairs. 
Our film selection:
​Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel
(2018; 86 minutes) 
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The David-and-Goliath story of Israel's national baseball team as it competes for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. After years of crushing defeats, Israel finally ranks among the world’s best in 2017. Its roster includes many Jewish-American major leaguers, most with a tenuous relationship to Judaism, barely any ever having set foot in Israel. Their odyssey takes them from the Holy Land, where they are hailed as modern-day Maccabees, to the tournament in South Korea where they must debunk their reputations as has-beens and wannabes. The connection to Israel that the players forge pushes them to unexpected heights as they represent the country on the world stage.
Watch the Official Trailer
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Rain date: Thursday, July 16.
​RSVP Now: federationonline.org/upcoming-events#HeadingHome
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Israel Solidarity Day 2019

4/17/2019

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Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of 6 cities around Israel! Join the whole community at Federation for our annual...
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Israel Solidarity Day
Sunday, May 5, 2019
9:30am–1:30pm

Featuring special Partnership guests from the Western Galilee!
  • 9:30am Children’s Activities  (ages 2–10) at CBI: 535 Progress Ave., across the parking lot
  • 9:30am Registration
  • 10:00am Yom HaZikaron Memorial Service
  • 10:45am Yom HaAtzma’ut Family Celebration: NEW—an interactive trip around 6 cities in Israel. Spices! Olive oil and wine tasting! Crafts for kids at every station!
  • 12:00pm Lunch: falafel, Israeli salad, hummus, kosher hot dogs, chips & dessert
  • 12:45pm Israeli Dancing
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$5 per person • $20 max per family
RSVP to (219) 301-0960 or online:
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