Israel:

Bet El, Binyamin region,

Bracha, Shomron, Gush Katif,

Jerusalem, Rechovot

USA & Canada: New York,

West Hempstead, Brooklyn,

California, Los Angeles,

UCLA, Toronto, Canada



Israel

Bet El, Binyamin region

Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 10:30 AM – all day

Place: Mt. Pisgat Yaakov in Bet El (25 minutes north of Jerusalem)

Event Description:

The major Independence Day event in Yesha (Judea, Samaria and Gaza). Thousands

will gather to march up Mt. Pisgat Yaakov in Bet El to the recently-uncovered

ancient Talmudic village caves. Natural spring and pool. Arts and Crafts

activities for kids, rides and moon walk, Lectures, picnic areas.

info: (02) 997-1555



Bracha, Shomron



Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 9:30AM – 7:00 PM

Place: Hesder Yeshiva in Bracha

Event Description:

Dedication of a New Torah Scroll and corner stone laying ceremony

Activities for children and youth all day long: baking pitah bread, kite flying,

advanced playground equipment brought special for the occasion, story-telling,

theatre.

9:30 – 1:00: Torah lectures on Independence Day

1:00: Writing last letters into new Torah scroll

1:30: Parade to the Hesder Yeshiva

1:50: Cornerstone laying ceremony at the Study Hall

7:00: More Torah lectures on Independence Day

Participating Rabbis in lectures: Rabbi Shear Yeshuv HaCohen, Rabbi David Chai

HaCohen, Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed, Rabbi Dov Lior

Info and transportation: (02) 997-4045



Gush Katif



Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 12:00 PM

Place: The Hotel intersection

Event Description:

March to Tel Katifa. Beautiful 4-kilometer hike along the beach. Activities

along the way. Make your own kite. Picnic areas. Performance at end of march.

info: (055) 684-132 or (055) 684-753



Jerusalem



Date: Tuesday, May 6

Time: 7:45 PM

Place: Mount Herzl

Event Description:

The official closing of Memorial Day and the opening of Independence Day

celebrations will be marked by the national ceremony and lighting of the

torches. The Knesset Speaker, his wife, and a representation of the Knesset

Guard will be present.

Jerusalem

Date: Tuesday night and Wednesday

Time: All day

Event Description:

For other events in Jerusalem, see the

Jerusalem Municipality website.

Click on “Events”



Rechovot



Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 8:00AM – 7:00PM

Place: Weisgal water park, 8 Dubenov St. Rechovot

Event Description:

A day of activities and shows for the whole family. Performances include: Noya,

Shalhevet band, Yishai Lapidot – Off Simchas band, Amiran Dvir, Indiv Hasidav

band, Pantomime by Ofer Goren. Water park rides, pools, slides are open. BBQ and

picnic areas, sports fields, special children’s activities.







USA & Canada



New York

Forest Hills

Date: Tuesday, May 6

Time: 7:45 PM

Place: Queens Jewish Center, 66-05 108 St., Forest Hills NY

Event Description: The Religious Zionist community of Forest Hills will have a

community-wide program to celebrate Israeli Independence Day. The event

includes: special holiday services (with Hallel), yeshiva choir performance,

guest speaker R. Steven Pruzansky of Teaneck, NJ, refreshments.





West Hempstead



Date: Tuesday, May 6

Time: Night, following special holiday services

Place: JCC of West Hempstead

Event Description: The West Hempstead Jewish Community will gather for the 6th

consecutive year for an event which will feature an Israeli dinner, music and

singing led by the Amir & Ron Orchestra and a Mitzvah Market, which will allow

participants to purchase Israeli Bonds, plant trees in memory of Ilan Ramon,

support families of victims of terror and write letters to and/or purchase pizza

and other food items for IDF soldiers. Participating synagogues and

organizations: Young Israel of West Hempstead, Congregation Anshei Shalom,

Congregation Eitz Chayim of Dogwood Park and Congregation JCC of West Hempstead,

Bnei Akiva of West Hempstead, and the newly-formed Mens Religious Zionist

Organization of Nassau County



Brooklyn



Date: Friday, May 9

Time: Friday Night Sabbath Services

Place: Temple Beth Emeth, Brooklyn, New York

Event Description:

Mi SheBerach (Speedy Recovery) Prayer Service in which the names of all the

wounded are read. A pamphlet, describing the date, incident, nature of the

injuries and updates on progress toward recovery will be distributed. Part of

our ongoing Project Israel, an effort to support our sisters and brothers in

Israel.



California

Los Angeles


Date: May 11

Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Place: Woodley Park, Exit 405 Fwy on Burbank Blvd or Victory Blvd.

Event Description:

Israel's 55th Independence Day Celebration

Featuring: Yigal Bashan and other first rate entertainers.

Emcee: Mr. Larry Elder, KABC 790 Talk radio

Other National and Local Dignitaries

Children’s rides, youth activities, arts & crafts, Israeli Pavilion, Artist’s

Pavilion, Main Stage, Children’s Stage, Heritage Stage, Teen City, sky divers,

hundreds of booths, variety of kosher food, folk dancing, ample shade and much

more

Admission: $3.00

Free parking

For more information go to:



www.IsraelFestival.com




UCLA



Date: Tuesday, May 6 til Thursday May 8

Time: See details for each day below

Event Description:

Israel Independence Week is presented by Bruins For Israel, JSU, and UCLA

Hillel. All events below are open to the LA community. Parking for all events at

UCLA is $7.00 in Lot 6

Tuesday, May 6

12:00 PM: Memorial for Israeli & US soldiers & victims of terror

Come light candles and listen to personal stories from Israeli and US

veterans

Location: Meyerhoff Park (UCLA)



7:00 PM: Movie Screening at UCLA Hillel

Come see a movie to commemorate Memorial Day (Movie title TBD)

Location: UCLA Hillel, 574 Hilgard Ave., Westwood

Wednesday May 7

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 PM:

Celebrate Israel Independence Day at UCLA Bruin Plaza

- An Israel Mall: Israeli Vendors are coming to UCLA straight from Israel to

sell Israeli products. Come buy T-Shirts and Invest in Israel!

- Lunch: Authentic Israeli food will be served!

- Giveaways and Contests: Come get Free T-Shirts, stickers, flags, and more!



12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Celebrate with a live DJ. Hear speakers including:

Rabbi David Woznica, David Suissa, and keynote speaker Comedian Larry

Miller.

Location: Bruin Plaza (UCLA)



7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Annual Block Party

Featuring Hadas Shalev from American Idol, Israeli DJ's and more!

Location: Corner of Glendon and Weyburn, in Westwood Village



Thursday May 8

6:00 PM: United 4 Freedom Panel: Four Experts, Four Perspectives.

"What you need to know about the Middle East Conflict but won't hear in

class."

Featuring: Cookie Lomel, Mark Paredes, Roberta Seid, and Tashbih Sayyed

Location: Young Hall (CS) 76 (UCLA)



Website: www.BruinsForIsrael.com or e-mail [email protected]



Toronto, Canada



Date: Wednesday May 7, 2003

Time: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Place: Bathurst Jewish Community Centre (4588 Bathurst St.) to Earl Bales Park

Event Description: Join the huge proud procession from the Bathurst Jewish

Community Centre (4588 Bathurst St.) to Earl Bales Park. Dancing singing with

the Moshav Band; entertainment and kosher Israeli food. Mounted Police escort.

Come and tell the World: "Israel, we're with you!"