Jubilee Happenings

Looking for ways to honor Israel on its 50th? While the real celebrating will take place in the Holy Land, there are events in North America to commemorate the occasion. Here is a sampling.

• May 2: Raleigh, North Carolina. The Israel 50 Jubilee Celebration will feature entertainment by local performing groups with a Jewish and Israeli focus.
  Contact: 919-676-2200.
• May 3: Toronto. The Canadian Friends of the Israel Museum present a "Gala Evening With Art Garfunkel" at the Princess Of Wales Theatre.
  Contact: (416) 964-9077.
• May 3: West Boca Raton, Florida. Israel Fest 50, featuring professional entertainment and community talent, will take place at Federation Siemens Campus.
  Contact: (561)-852-FEST.
• May 3: Portland, Oregon. Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Independence Day) Party in Pioneer Square.
  Contact: (503)-246-8831.
• May 3: Providence, Rhode Island. "Three Cantors in Concert" will perform with the Rhode Island Philharmonic at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
  Contact: 401-421-4111.
• May 7: San Francisco. The Jewish Museum presents "50/50," an exhibit of 50 pieces of Israeli art created during the last 50 years.
  Contact: (415) 281-0839.
• May 9: Washington, D.C. Fire, water, steam, and fireworks are the palette of performance artists who will build and blast a five-story-tall momentary masterpiece.
  Contact: (202) 467-4600.
• May 16: Philadelphia. Israel 50 Independence Day Celebration Parade. The local community will turn out in a show of pride for Israel's Jubilee.
  Contact: (215) 893-5637.
• May 17: New York. The annual Salute to Israel Parade will take place this year on Sunday, May 17, at noon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. This year's parade celebrates the Jubilee anniversary with the theme, "50 and Forever."
• May 17, Richmond, Virginia. The Jewish Community Center invites you to "Walk Through Israel."
  Contact: (804)-288-0045.
• May 17: Walnut Creek, California. "Virtual Israel" is the closest you can get to Israel without leaving the East Bay. See 50 years of Israel's accomplishments brought to life.
  Contact: (510) 839-2900, Ext. 253.
• May 17: Sacramento. Cal Expo features a daylong celebration of Israel's 50th anniversary with ethnic music, dance performances, historical displays, and more.
  Contact: (916) 486-0906 x 307.
• June 2-10: Washington, D.C. Marks the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel at Union Station by opening a window to Israeli history, culture, tastes, and landscapes.
  Contact: (202) 289-1908.
• June 7: San Francisco. Come celebrate Israel's 50th at a community festival with entertainment, food, and special exhibits in Golden Gate Park.
  Contact: (415) 278-0635.
• June 7: Miami Beach. A full-day extravaganza of music, dance, exhibit, crafts and food is happening at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
  Contact (305) 576-4000

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