75 Years of Statehood! (March 2023 Part 2)
/This year Israel celebrates 75 years of statehood! Israeli Independence Day is designated to be on the 5th day of the month of Iyar. On May 14, 1948 (5 Iyar), David Ben Gurion publicly read the Israeli Declaration of Independence. In Israel and outside of Israel, people celebrate Israeli Independence Day with fireworks, parties, concerts, and so on, and this year, on May 14, 2023, it promises to be huge.
In fact, many places have been celebrating this milestone the whole year, 5783, with teachings, lectures, and programs of all sorts. We are participating in this notable event with 2 programs this spring, one next week and another in May.
On Monday, March 27 at 7PM (on Zoom) we will welcome my friend Cantor Dr. Janet Ilene Roth. She and I have sung together for many years at the Jewish Choral Festival in July, where we also teach. She will offer a delightful exploration of the “Seven Species of the Land of Israel” through text, song, and taste.
Cantor Janet’s extensive and remarkable bio was in the E-News and her presentation style is equally impressive, as you will see. This is going to be a wonderful program as we swing into spring and celebrate Israel. There are food ingredients you may gather beforehand if you would like to make the recipe, and even without doing that part, I’m sure you will learn a lot and enjoy. So zoom on in and let’s celebrate together!
B’shalom,
Cantor Rena
“If you used to go to synagogue and haven’t lately, you are missing the chance to sing together, pray together, eat together and rediscover a soulfulness that is nourishing and sacred. We miss you.”