TWO NEWS ITEMS HAVE JUST COME UP!!!
First, at this Sunday's Israel Solidarity Day rally at Ravinia, there will be family Israeli Dancing!!! Particulalry geared for children, it is scheduled for 2PM - 2:45PM and will be held in the food pavilion which is located on the west side of the park just north of the main entrance by the rail road tracks. Please spread the word. Details about the event are contained in the flyer below.
Next, I am thrilled to report that the Ein Prat Fountainheads will be performing at CJHS this coming Tuesday night, April 30. You will remember them from their music videos such as this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlcxEDy-lr0
Thanks to Diane for heads up. Please see the article below.
cya tonight!
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Hi Everyone,
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL HAVE A CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR MAY 2ND. WE WILL BE AT KAPLAN JCC, 5050 Church Street, Skokie, IL 60077. Hours and cost will be the same as usual.
AND DON'T FORGET THAT THIS THURSDAY IS OUR MONTHLY PARTY!!!
Thanks for coming out last week in spite of the flood. (At least it wasn't snowing.) For those who have experienced flooding, I hope that you are now well past it and with minimal damage.
This week, I am particularly excited to announce the following: The URJ is Offering Israeli Dance Leadership Training For Teens at Kutz Camp this summer! Please see the article below.
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In the personals department:
To Irit, we wish you, David, Itamar and your family Mazal Tov on the occasion of Itamar's Bar Mitzva! Kol Hakavod Itamar!
To David A., we wish you refu'a shlema and hope that you will be back dancing with us soon.
And Netiva reports that the annual TJM play will be on May 4th and hopes that people will come out and enjoy it. Contact Netiva or the TJM office for details.
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I am keeping the following clip up for one more week because I like it so much. Even if you don't speak Hebrew, you will still enjoy this clip of Israeli school kids singing some of the classics from the early days of the state of Israel, and seemingly loving every minute of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7SPrd6KtYU
Thanks, Zohar.
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In this issue:
- Dances Taught on 4/18/13
- Our Facebook Group
- Pic Courtesy of Carol
- 4/25/13 - Monthly Party for the April Babies!!!
- Video of the Week
- Dances Taught at Beketzev Acher
- Irgun Harokdim-Israeli Dancers Organization
- Israeli Dancing in Deerfield Wednesday
- Israeli Dancing in Naperville
- May 3-5 Zooz Camp in Australia With Shmulik Gov-Ari
- Sunday, April 28th - Israel Solidarity Day at Ravinia!
- The URJ is Offering Israeli Dance Leadership Training For Teens at Kutz Camp this summer!
CYA soon!
Phil
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Eretz Yisrael Yafa - Yankele Levy - Circle
Parpar - Shlomo Maman - Circle
Hadegel Sheli - Shmulik Gov-Ari - Circle
Chalomot - Gadi Bitton - Circle
Sima - Dudu Barzilay and Yaron Malichi - Circle
At - Yaron Ben-Simchon - Partner
please let me know if you would like me to send you a video |
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4/25/13 - Monthly Party for the April Babies!!! |
On Thursday April 25th, we'll have our monthly party.
Please bring food/drink to add to what I will bring.
Please tell your friends that it will be spring time and they should come out of their caves. :o)
And do let me know if you are an April baby.
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Here is Sima, (not actually named for our Sima) :o), taught this past week and presented at Bektzev Acher.
Choreographers are Dudu Barzilay and Yaron Malichi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ih0b_8t4iU&feature=youtu.be
And here is the partner dance taught last week, AT by Yaron Ben-Simchon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o02iIXeA3XU
As always, enjoy!
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Dances Taught at Beketzev Acher March 15-17, 2013 |
Thanks to Etty Dolgin, Ofer Alfasi, Dudu Barzilay, Shmulik Gov-Ari, and Yaron Malichi for a great weekend of dancing.
Here are the dances, presented by the choreographers unless otherwise noted.
Ein Od Milvadao – Circle – Avi Levy (Ofer)
Achshav – Circle – Yaron Malichi
Sodot – Circle – Dudu Barzilay
Mazal Tov Yisrael – Circle Shmulik Gov-Ari
Yafa Kmo Tamid – Partner – Dudu Barzilay
Shiru La’el – Circle – Avner Naim – (Ofer)
Gan Eden Russi – Circle Yaron Malichi
Mishamayim – Circle – Shmulik Gov-Ari
Kama At Yafa – Partner – Yaron Malichi
Derech – Partner – Yaron Ben-Simchon (Ofer)
Kol Shniya – Circle – Yaron Malichi
Bein Chomot Ha'aretz – Circle – Ilan Suisa (Ofer)
Erev Bli Telefon – Partner – Shmulik Gov-Ari
Sima – Circle – Dudu Barzilay and Yaron Malichi
Tash Tash – Circle – Shmulik Gov-Ari
Matok Hatapu’ach – Partner – Yaron Malichi |
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Irgun Harokdim - The Israeli Folk DANCERS Organization |
published by HarryC_IL@yahoo.com...
In line with the services which we provide to dancers and dance instructors, we have decided to run a legally operated internet-based radio station which will broadcast Israeli folk dance music, alongside a varied range of other programs. The radio station <http://radio.harokdim.org/> is already in operation and broadcasts the songs and tunes of Israeli folk dances 24 hours a day.
We have published a time schedule of live programs hosted by volunteer anchors; the programs will consist of a special topics corner,
interviews with various dance instructors and choreographers from around the country, live talks with listeners, as well as information which we'd like to bring to the attention of the listener. From time to time, the programs will be in English. The program schedule is published on the Radio page <http://radio.harokdim.org/ > .
During the live broadcast, communication between the listener and the announcer can be accomplished by entering the Chat Room <http://harokdim.com/chat/flashchat.php> .
On behalf of myself and the members of Harokdim, I would like to thank the members of the radio team: Rubio, Yardena, Harry, Vered, Orit and
Lilach, as well as the volunteer broadcasters: Rubio, Lilach, Avner, Ayelet, Olah, Maya, Shmulik and Morgan, who willingly volunteer their time and effort broadcasting for the enjoyment of all the dancers and instructors. |
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Israeli Dancing in Deerfield |
courtesy of Jim Rust...
ISRAELI DANCING IN DEERFIELD
Location: Moriah Congregation, Wheel Room
Address: 200 Taub Drive, Deerfield IL
Time: Wednesday evenings holidays permitting, 7:00 to 10:00
Cost: $5
Leaders: Jim Rust, Erica Friedman
For more information contact MJimRust@aol.com |
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The URJ is Offering Israeli Dance Leadership Training For Teens at Kutz Camp This Summer! |
Lisa Tzur writes...
On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) I am pleased to announce the establishment of an Israeli Dance leadership training program specifically intended for high school youth at the Kutz Camp in Warwick, NY.
For the past 48 years, Kutz has been the home for youth leadership training in the Reform Movement. Currently, we serve approximately 200 students every summer, all of whom are entering high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students choose a “major” from such offerings as temple youth group and regional board leadership, songleading, social justice training, leadership through the performing arts, learning to work with special needs campers, etc...
This summer, for the first time since the late 1960s, one of the nine “majors” will train teens in Israeli Dance leadership. Participants will build a solid and meaningful repertoire of Israeli dances, acquire teaching skills that will allow them to return to home congregations, camps, and youth groups prepared to lead dance to peer groups, religious schools, Jewish day schools and bnai mitzvah.
Participants will learn for approximately 40 hours over the course of their time at camp, and will also choose other areas of interest that will fill their days and nights. We encourage you to explore our website (address at the bottom of this note) to familiarize yourself with our approach and our philosophy regarding youth education and engagement.
No Israeli Dance experience is necessary.
While the campus is inherently connected to the Reform Movement (URJ) the specific training related to dance leadership is open to all who wish to participate. Please note that the campus is not kosher (but does serve kosher style) and celebrates shabbat with instruments, amazing singing and Israeli dancing, with a liberal approach to Jewish thought and practice.
We would be thrilled to speak to you about the specific dance programming, as well as about the camp in general.
Here is the basic program information:
URJ Kutz Camp in Warwick, NY
www.kutz.urjcamps.org
June 23-July 19, 2013
For more information email kutzcamp@urj.org
Needless to say, we are quite excited about the opportunity to nurture young Israeli Dance leaders.
Warm Regards from Israel,
Lisa Silverstein Tzur
Chair, Kutz Camp
Advisor, IFD major
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We meet weekly on Thursday nights (except for holidays) and almost always at Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie Illinois
Led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta
7:30PM - Beginners/Repertoire Instruction
8:15PM - General Instruction
9:00PM -11:30 - Harkada/Open Dancing
Cost $10, $11 for parties
Contact Phil Moss 847.274.1809
philip_b_moss@hotmail.com
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE TO SUPPORT TJM'S EFFORTS AT GOING GREEN! |
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As we continue to work on making this newsletter more interesting, here are a couple of pics that Carol took last week. Eventually some may find their way to the masthead. A work in progress but a great start. Thanks so much, Carol.
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Pic - Courtesy of Carol. And we could use some more! |
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Israeli Dancing in Naperville |
Posted on behalf of Diane Toby...
Israeli Dance
Location: Congregation Beth Shalom social hall
Address: 772 West 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563
Time: Monday evenings, 7:00 to around 8:30
Cost: CBS members: free. Non-members: one dollar donation appreciated.
Leaders: Diane and Brian Toby. Partner Dance Consultant: Jeff Subeck.
For more information contact dtoby(at)comcast.net or bhtoby(at)comcast.net.
Join our friendly group to connect with Israeli culture, enjoy some physical activity and sharpen your memory through Israeli folk dancing. We do plenty of circle and line dances, with some partner dances mixed in.
Most of the dances we do are beginner/intermediate level. All ages and experience levels are welcome, including children accompanied by a parent.
We meet almost every Monday with dances for beginners from 7 pm to 7:45 pm and then move on to intermediate dances until around 8:30. When time permits, we take a few requests from 8:30 to 8:45. Visitors are always welcome. Our regular dancers love to watch the more advanced dances. If visiting from out of town, we'll play requests if you tell us ahead of time.
Our partner dance repertoire is small and still growing. Women are encouraged (but not required) to learn both parts. The etiquette in our group is partner switching/partner rotation.
Open to the community. For security purposes, we ask that people joining for the first time contact the CBS office at (630) 961-1818, and ask for Dorothy, to let us know you are coming, and to make sure that we are meeting on that date. |
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May 3-5 , 2013
Zooz Camp in Australia with Shmulik Gov- Ari |
At Richelle's request, please see the following info about her upcoming camp. For more info, please contact her directly per the below. |
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Honorary Co-Chairs:
Governor Pat Quinn, Senator Mark Kirk & Roey Gilad, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest
Co-Chairs: Miriam Lichstein & Rabbi Carl Wolkin
TOV Chair: Susan Sacks
Israel Solidarity Day is our community's annual celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). This year we celebrate Israel's 65th birthday by coming together for one big event filled with music, family fun and Israeli spirit.
Rain or Shine!
Featured entertainment will take place under the Ravinia Festival pavilion. The lawn will be open as pavilion seating is limited. All seating is first-come, first-served.
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4/30/30 Ein Prat Fountainheads at Chicagoland Jewish High School |
The Celebration of Israel Continues!
Please join CFJE and JAFI for a Fountainheads concert!
See the attached flyer for more details and pre-registration information below.
Tuesday, April 30
Chicagoland Jewish High School
1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
7pm
Tickets are $5/advanced and $10/door
To purchase in advance (recommended) visit cfje.wufoo.com/forms/foundtainheads-concert.
Don't miss the experience of being with young Israeli singers, dancers, and musicians, all of whom are either students or graduates of the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership. The Institution, located just outside Jerusalem, is a unique forum for developing young minds that brings together Jews from all backgrounds for a course of study that turns them into a new generation of Zionist leaders. Their material is primarily pop songs with lyrics centering around the theme of a specific holiday. Attractive, fresh-faced, wholesome and fun-loving, they convey a positive image and clear lyrics conveying Jewish content that feels like a sort of contemporary Jewish "Free to be You and Me." The Fountainheads have succeeded in creating a sort of video midrash that has made their material a useful educational aide in the classroom. Their performance is engaging and appropriate for audiences of all ages, including children, young families, and teens.
To see a music video for "Dip Your Apple" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlcxEDy-lr0
We hope to see you there!
Julie Minor
Program Associate
Community Foundation for Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago
4709 W. Golf Road, Suite 400
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 410-3900 x16
Jminor@cfje.org
www.cfje.org
www.taamyisrael.org
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