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This year, Cincinnati and Jewish communities around the world are celebrating Israel @ 60!  This anniversary presents many opportunities to reflect and celebrate 60 years of achievements! Please join in the Israel @ 60 special events, educational opportunities, speaker engagements, Israeli entertainment and more!  

Israel @ 60 events

The Jewish Federation and the Israel@60 co-chairs Tamara Harkavy, Kim Heiman and Leslie Newman are proud to present fresh, creative events—ranging from symphony to hip-hop—giving Cincinnati one of the most exciting Israel@60 lineups in America.  For a complete listing of the entire community's Israel @ 60 events, visit www.davidsvoice.org.

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Israel @ 60 Photo Contest

Win an iPOD loaded with Israeli songs!  Submit the picture that sums up an experience you had in Israel- whether it was funny, controversial and/or emotional.  All photos will become part of a traveling exhibit in honor of Israel turning 60.

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etgar keret booksigning

Mon., May 5, 2008 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Rd., (Rookwood Commons).  Meet award-winning Israeli author as he discusses his best-selling release now available in the U.S. Read Keret's short story "The Story About a Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God"

pinchas zukerman with the cso at music hall

Thurs., April 24, 2008, 7:00 p.m at Cincinnati Symphony Music Hall.  Violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman has been recognized as a musical phenomenon for nearly four decades.

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join our email list!

Get on our Israel @ 60 email (or mail) list to make sure you receive updated information on events and more!   

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multi-cultural concert featuring Idan Raichel

Thurs., May 8, 2008 at Fountain Square Downtown.  Celebrate Israel's 60th Birthday!  A stunning, versatile and diversive Israeli performing collective featuring Israeli musicians of Arab, Ethiopian, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern origins. more

israel @ 60 mission

Travel to Poland and Israel on the Jewish Federation's upcoming mission in September 2008

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learn

Learn some facts about Israel!

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