ISRAELI SCOUTS ARE COMING IN JULY

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FOR SPECIAL ISRAEL SCOUT PERFORMANCES, July 8 – July 13, 2013

 

The United Jewish Federation of Utah invites you to come and enjoy the exciting and entertaining Israeli Scouts performers.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

This song & dance troupe introduces Israeli culture and folklore in performances for audiences of all ages, races and religions, and expresses the vast cultural diversity in Israel. Laugh and sing along as these ten fantastic High School seniors tell their stories through song and artistry. They were chosen after a competitive “American Idol” like national search. The Israel Scouts are part of the International Scouting movement. The Israeli Scouts are proudly sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of Utah, the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Foundation, and the Great Salt Lake Council Boy Scouts of America. They will certainly entertain.

Please email Drora (doren@shalomutah.org) or call 801-581-0102 if you wish to host one or two scouts at your home during that time.

The following is a partial list of performances:

·         Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 8:00 pm, Concerts in the Park at the Brigham Young Historic Park, 100 N State Street, Salt Lake City.

·         Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Scouts Camp Tomahawk, Fire Bowl, Bear River Scout Reservation

·         Thursday, July 11, 2013, 12:30 pm, at the pavilion at the Bear Lake Aquatics Center

·          Friday, July 12, 2013, 7:30 pm, at Temple Har Shalom, Park City (following Shabbat Services at 6:30 pm).

 

 

Women's Philanthropy and Activities

Click here to view the programs of the Utah Women’s Philanthropy. Next Lunch & Learn meeting will be on June 5, 2013 at 11:00am at the home of Ruth Davidson.

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Utah Celebrated Israel 65th Birthday

On Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Wheeler Farm

We had a joyful celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel's Independence Day: a community picnic lunch, music, balloon art and glitter tattoos, a special program, and other activities.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was a special walk for Israel - "Walk the Land." Along with communities all around the world, we walked and learned together - viewing large murals displaying Israel's numerous contributions to the world. Thank you, Matt Weinstein, for leading the walk; Orit Sommer, Dganit Slovik, Dave Flagler, and Orly Ardon, for the inspiring program; Josh Goldberg for the music; Elad Sommer, Ben Nitka, Fran Lapin, and Haya Gur for help in setting-up and decoration; and to all our volunteers on "Walk the Land."

 See pictures from our celebration

Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day

 NEVER AGAIN

On April 8, 2013 at the JCC, we remembered the victims of the Holocaust, and reinforced the obligation we have to prevent genocide in the world today.

See pictures from our commemoration

United Jewish Federation of Utah Mission to Cuba

We are back and we had a great trip. Warm regards from the Jewish communities in Havana, Santa Clara and Cienfuegos.

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PJ ("PJ" for "pajamas") program offers free, high-quality Jewish books and music each month to children ages 6 months to 8 years. Click on the picture to register your child.

 

PJ Library -free Jewish books each month to children ages 6 months to 8 years

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