Main Israel Jubilee Events- United States and Canada

Note: The information below was provided by the respective Israeli embassies and consulates abroad (highlighted in bold). For further information or clarification, please contact them directly. Addresses, e-mail addresses and contact numbers can be accessed from our website.

(updated as of January 4, 1998)

Location	Date	Type of event
WASHINGTON DC	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah opening event torch relay
	Dec. 15	Events marking Israels jubilee launched at the Library of Congress. The series of events will conclude with the opening of an exhibition at the Jefferson Memorial including Judaica treasures from the library and testimonies and documents dealing with the establishment of the State of Israel.
	Feb. 28Apr. 5, 1998	Arts festival at the Kennedy Center: Gesher, Vayomer Vayelekh, Batsheva Films, exhibitions, literary panels
	Independence Day	Festive reception Special events in Congress: Exhibitions Joint resolution by both houses of Congress
		Union Station Israel Week exhibitions, films, dance troupes, music, song, etc.
Washington and traveling around US and Canada	AprilDecember 1998	MPI giant exhibition Israeli culture and arts throughout history
		Production of IMAX film Voices of Israel, to be screened at 200 IMAX theaters around the world, with movie stars and musicians
NEW YORK	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah opening event Opening of the jubilee celebrations at Gracie Mansion
	Independence Day	Festive reception
		Orchestras and chamber groups:
New York and traveling around US and Canada (events organized by the mission in New York)	January 1998	Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
	February 1998	Chen Zimbalista
	April 1998	Camerata
	April 1998	Wind quintet
	November 1998	Chamber orchestra
		Dance troupes:
	March-April	Batsheva
	February 1998	Kibbutz Dance Company Israel Ballet Ingathering: a selection of ethnic dance Inbal and/or Zivya Bar and Abramov Fringe groups
		Theater:
		Gesher Vayomer Vayelekh Solo performances: A Jew in the Dark Avia's Summer (for Jewish community centers)
		Happening:
		Zik (chance of reaching Kennedy looking into it in New York) Arma outdoor theater
		Music:
		Liz Magnes Hava Alberstein Ahinoam Nini Cantorial event Jazz event (Blue Note) Opera: Salute to Israel (young stars)
		Pantomime:
		Hanoch Rosen
		Film:
	Autumn 1998	Film festival (in New York and Los Angeles) Festival Lincoln Center
		Exhibitions:
		Ethnographic exhibition Museum of Natural History and Israel Museum Photography ICP
		Books
		Literary panels in cultural centers
ATLANTA	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah Opening event
	Independence Day	Festive reception Performance at a major theater Art and information exhibitions Exhibition of archaeological finds from the excavations at Tzippori, at the Emory University museum
Alabama	January 1998	Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
BOSTON	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah opening event
	Independence Day	Festive reception Main performance at Symphony Hall
	June 1998	Community street celebrations and entertainment (20,000 people)
	Autumn 1998	Israeli film festival Kibbutz Dance Company Gesher Theater
CHICAGO	Dec. 20, 1997	Festival to last until March 1998 in honor of Israel at 50. The festival will include Israeli films, lectures, and cultural events.
	Dec. 23, 1997	Opening of Israels jubilee celebrations, with Mayor Daley
	Jan. 11, 1998	Concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and reception at Symphony Center
	Feb. 1, 1998	Jazz musician Danny Gottfried will appear in a special 50th anniversary program at the Green Mill club.
	Feb. 21, 1998	The musician Chen Zimbalista will perform at the Central East Theater in Skokie.
	Mar. 28, 1998	Opening of an Israeli art exhibition and reception
	Apr. 15, 1998	The local CBS station will air a two-hour story about Israel at 50.
	Apr. 27, 1998	A delegation of 400 people from Chicago will leave on a special El Al flight for Israel to mark the jubilee.
	Apr. 30, 1998	Independence Day celebrations to be held in the central auditorium at Northwestern University, with a performance by Ahinoam Nini (8,000 people)
	May 2, 1998	Evening of Israeli music
	May 3, 1998	Israel Parade, with the singer David Broza performing at the end
	July 12, 1998	A large-scale musical event with Gil (Haggai) Shaham and an exhibition on Israel will take place as part of the Ravinia Festival.
Kansas City (Missouri, Kansas)	Jan. 1011, 1998	Ariel Segal will conduct the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra in an event dedicated to Israel at 50.
	Mar. 110, 1998	Trip to Israel by a delegation from Jewish communities
	Mar. 15, 1998	The musician Yehuda Yisraeli, together with the citys Camerata, will perform at the Unity Temple.
	Mar. 17, 1998	Artistic program by the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
	Mar. 18, 1998	Performance by the Batsheva Dance Company at the University of Kansas
	Apr. 29, 1998	The Kansas Jewish community will celebrate Independence Day with a festive concert.
	May 2, 1998	The band Habrera Hativit will perform in Johnson County.
	May 89, 1998	The Israeli author Zeev Chafets will speak to the community about Israel at 50.
	NovemberDecember 1998 (Nov. 29Dec. 3)	Israeli arts show at the Kansas City JCC
MinneapolisSt. Paul (Minnesota)	January-April 1998 (Jan. 10Apr. 12, 1998)	Monthly program for young people about Israel at 50
	Jan. 11, 1998	Israeli evening. Slides will be shown to mark the centenary of Zionism and the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel.
	Feb. 28, 1998	Concert of music by Israeli composers
	Mar. 1017, 1998	Lecture series on the Israeli vision and Israeli film
	Mar. 719, 1998	Jewish film festival (at the Minneapolis JCC)
	Mar. 29, 1998	Opening of an Israeli fashion show, sponsored by womens organizations
	Apr. 19, 1998	Exhibition of Israeli cuisine at the biggest shopping center in Minneapolis
	Apr. 24, 1998	Independence Day celebrations will begin with a parade through the city, will feature Israeli cuisine, and will end with a performance by the singer Hava Alberstein.
	Apr. 28, 1998	An exhibition on 28 Israeli leaders will be held in Minneapolis.
	Apr. 30, 1998	Children's parade to mark Israel at 50
	Apr. 30May 3, 1998	Festival of nations in St. Paul, with a booth on Israeli popular art
	Apr. 30, 1998	Concert by Habrera Hativit
	May 10, 1998	Musical by college students to celebrate Israels jubilee
	June 11, 1998	Dances by five choreographers based on Israeli effects
	AugustSeptember 1998	Picture exhibition at the St. Paul JCC entitled "The Birth of Israel"
Detroit (Michigan)	Jan. 131, 1998	The exhibition "The Birth of Israel," on Israel at 50 from the perspective of Detroit Jewry, will be shown at the JCC.
	Jan. 23, 1998	Sabbath services and song concert at Beth El to celebrate Israels jubilee
	Feb. 12, 1998	Lecture series on Israel at 50
	Feb. 25, 1998	The musician Chen Zimbalista and an orchestra will perform for the general public.
	Mar. 5, 1998	Dialogue on Partnership 2000
	Mar. 19, 1998	The young peoples group will hold a discussion on Israel at 50 at the JCC.
	Mar. 29, 1998	Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel
	Apr. 19, 1998	The author Yehuda Amihai will appear at the JCC.
	Apr. 27, 1998	Independence Day dinner
	Apr. 29, 1998	Israeli evening Israeli cuisine and Jewish music
	Apr. 926, 1998	Art exhibition on Israel at the JCC
	May 10, 1998	Israeli song festival at the JCC to celebrate the jubilee
	May 17, 1998	Lecture on the influence of Orthodox power in Israel and its meaning for the Jewish world, by Zeev Segal
	May 17, 1998	Israel Parade, to conclude with a concert by orchestras and choirs
	May 17, 1998	Salute to Israel concert
	May 28, 1998	Israel Festival 98
	June 1998	Performance by Shlomo Gronich and the Sheba band
St. Louis (Missouri)	Dec. 21, 1997	Opening of jubilee celebrations at the Missouri Botanical Gardens
	Apr. 26, 1998	Israel Parade
	Apr. 30, 1998	Main jubilee event
Flint (Michigan)	May 3, 1998	Israel Parade, to conclude with a performance by the band Asta
	April 1998	Israeli film festival in Flint, Michigan
HOUSTON	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah Opening event
	Independence Day	Festive reception
	May 1998	Habrera Hativit Israeli film series Jazz performance Exhibitions and publications Kibbutz Dance Company
LOS ANGELES	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah Opening event
	Dec. 25, 1997	Israel at 50 Hanukkah celebration and Rabin memorial - L.A. Jewish Symphony
	Dec. 25, 1997	Israel at 50 Hanukkah celebration and Rabin memorial - L.A. Jewish Symphony
Los Angeles	Jan. 6, 1998	Amos Oz
San Diego	Jan. 8, 1998	Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Los Angeles	Jan. 11 & 25 1998	"Voices from the Holy and Not So Holy Land" - play by Steve Greenstein
Beverly Hills	Jan. 17	Lea Lifshitz Art Show
Los Angeles	Jan. 23-25 1998	Conference: Israel at 50, Her Art, Her Music
Orange County	Feb. 9 - May 3, 1998	"Birth of Israel" Art Exhibit
Escondido, CA	Feb. 10, 1998	Batsheva Dance Company
Los Angeles	Feb. 13-15, 1998	Batsheva Dance Company
Los Angeles	Feb. 23, 1998	Vivace Children (child prodigies of the Ramat Gan Conservatory)
Scottsdale, AZ	Feb. 28-29, 1998	Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
Los Angeles	Mar. 5, 1998	Young Israeli Artists - pianist Ory Shihor and cellist Chagit Glaser
Los Angeles	Apr. 4, 1998	L.A. Modern Dance and Ballet - Cal State L.A. program honoring the State of Israel
Costa Mesa, CA	Apr. 15-May 14, 1998	"From Israel with Love" - Water colors of Israel by Dorothy Rice
Tucson, AZ	Apr. 19, 1998	Israel Camerata
Sedona, AZ	Apr. 19, 1998	New Israel Woodwind Quartet
Las Vegas, NV	Apr. 19, 1998	Israel Independence Day celebration
Phoenix, AZ	Apr. 20, 1998	Israel Camerata
Escondido, CA	Apr. 25, 1998	Israel Camerata
Los Angeles	Apr. 25, 1998	Givatron
Los Angeles	Apr. 26, 1998	Israel Camerata
Irvine, CA	Apr. 26, 1998	Givatron - Israel 50 JCC Fair
South Bay, LA	Apr. 26, 1998	Independence Day Festival (Jewish Federation of L.A.)
Tucson, Phoenix AZ	Apr. 26, 1998	Kibbutz Artzi Choir
Los Angeles	Apr. 30, 1998	Hollywood Salutes Israel Independence Day - Festive reception, Exhibitions, Artistic performances
Los Angeles	Apr. 30, 1998	Independence Day - Screening of official "Israel at 50" Documentary
Los Angeles	Apr. 30, 1998	Chava Alberstein
Los Angeles	Apr. 30, 1998	Recital by Israeli mezzo sporano Rinat Shaham
San Diego	May 3, 1998	Givatron
Los Angeles	May 3, 1998	Yad b'Yad Youth Theater presents "If You Will It, It is No Dream" - Pomona and Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles	May 3, 1998	Israeli Festival
Riverside, CA	May 7, 1998	Moshe Dor and Barbara Goldberg - Israeli poetry readings
Los Angeles	May 7, 1998	Ivri-Naasawi Israel at 50 Gala
Los Angeles	May 9, 1998	Israeli Gala
Brandeis, CA	May 15-17, 1998	Amos Oz
Los Angeles	May 15, 1998	Byrna Weiss - "Lily"
Los Angeles	May 17, 1998	Yom Ha'atzmaut - Jewish Federation Council of L.A.
Los Angeles	May 28, 1998	David Broza
Maui, HI	May 28-Jun. 1, 1998	Maui Festival - celebrating cultural roots and tradition of people of Hawaii, including its Jewish population
Los Angeles	Jun. 2, 1998	New Music from Israel with contralto Mira Zakai
Los Angeles	November 1998	Israeli film festival
MIAMI	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah opening event
	Independence Day	Festive reception Exhibitions "Israel at 50" Musical performances Israeli films
PHILADELPHIA	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah opening event
	January 1998	Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
	Independence Day	Festive reception
	JanuaryMay 1998	Retrospective of Israeli film Parade through the streets of Philadelphia Departure for Israel of a special solidarity mission of 1,000 people
		Dedication of the Yitzhak Rabin Peace Park
		The Ohio Cultural Council has set up a Web site for the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel. It notes events being held in Ohio in honor of Israels jubilee, Jewish community sites, and Israeli sites. All organizations or groups holding cultural event relating to the jubilee may be included in the site.
SAN FRANCISCO	Dec. 23, 1997	Hanukkah opening event
	Independence Day	Festive reception Gala for 500 honored guests Big event for families Rock concert for teenagers and college students
	January 1998	Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
	Spring 1998	Exhibition of treasures from the Israel Museum at a museum in Sacramento and traveling around the US "Long MemoryShort Memory" exhibition at the Magnes Museum
	Summer 1998	"Desert Cliches" exhibition at a prestigious cultural center Bands and performances Preparations in Silicon Valley: A group of Israelis is putting together programs: Financial information The level and intensity of ties between high-tech industries here and there Project activity, such as computerizing schools in development towns Cultural activity An Israeli home
Portland (Oregon)		Israeli film festival Gala event (former president Navon, Ben-Elissar, Senators) Interfaith event
	Autumn 1998	Concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Oregon
	January 1998	Israeli book fair (Amos Oz has confirmed his participation; A. B. Yehoshua has been invited) Festive game between a team from Portland and Maccabi Tel Aviv Bicycle trip in Israel with the participation of hundreds of cyclists from around the US Race and parade in honor of the jubilee
	Weekend	Stamp exhibition
	Independence Day	Mass happening Israeli music and food 50th birthday celebrations for Portland residents born in 1948, sponsored by the Federation Special Web site
OTTAWA	Dec. 23, 1997	Opening jubilee event lighting the first Hanukkah candle in the Parliament building, in the presence of the Canadian Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, and others (in the implementation stages)
	Jan. 24, 1998	Israeli film festival at the Museum of Civilisation (in the advanced planning stages)
	April 1998	Performance by Israeli artists in a major concert hall (in the planning stages)
	Independence Day	Festive reception at the Chateau Laurier hotel (in planning stages) Israeli evening, with an address by the Ambassador and artistic programs (in the planning stages) The National Arts Centre is in contact with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra regarding a possible performance in the second half of 1998.
MONTREAL	Feb. 26, 1998	Gala concert
	Late February	Trip to Israel by a delegation from Jewish communities
	Mar. 22, 1998	Israel Day: The plans call for the event to take place in a big shopping center. Emphasis will be placed on the achievements of the State of Israel in its first 50 years.
	Apr. 30, 1998	Reception at the consulate
	Apr. 30, 1998	Official jubilee event by the Federation-CJA
	May 14, 1998	Arts event in cooperation with the Canadian Zionist Federation
	May 17, 1998	Jerusalem Parade. About 20,000 participants are expected.
	May 17, 1998	Israeli street festival
	Mid-June	Sephardic festival dedicated to the jubilee
TORONTO	Dec. 23, 1997	Lighting the first Hanukkah candle in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg
	Mar. 8, 1998	Israeli fashion show at Yorkdale, the biggest shopping center in Toronto
	Apr. 30, 1998	Independence Day in Exhibition Stadium: Two shows are planned.
	Apr. 23, 1998	Concert in Vancouver by the Israel Camerata
	May 1, 1998	The University of Toronto will organize a special day for its alumni in Israel.
	May 14, 1998	The University of Toronto will devote the day (the anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel according to the Gregorian calendar) to celebrations.
	May 18, 1998	Toronto, Vancouver, and Edmonton film festival
	May 13, 1998	Shalom Israel band and Yaffa Yarkoni
	May 24, 1998	Israeli festival at Ontario Place downtown the end point of the Israel Parade
	Aug. 20Sept. 7	Israeli booth in the Canadian National Exhibition "From Vision to Life": Foreign Ministry exhibition
	Dec. 14, 1998	Party to conclude the festivities