ISRAEL AT 70
Kickoff Hafla (celebration)
Join the Berkshire Jewish community as we kick off the celebration of Israel's 70th birthday with a traditional Hafla, an interactive evening of ethnic music, dance and culinary tastings presented by a delegation of Israeli musicians and ethnic cooks from our Afula-Gilboa partnership
Free and open to the community but space is limited.
Get Involved! Volunteers Needed!
- Cook alongside our Israeli guests in preparing traditional dishes influenced by their Iraqi, Tunisian and Kurdish heritage
- Create Israel in the Berkshires by helping to set up and serve during the event
- Local hosts needed to provide our guests overnight hospitality
- Bring your instrument or grab a doumbek (provided) and join Israeli musicians
To volunteer, contact:
Hosting - Josh Bloom at joshuabloom1@gmail.com, 718-683-2548
Cooking & Serving - Ellen Heffan at elhotis@aol.com, 413-269-6590