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Sunday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Activity highlights include:

- Screenings of  the film Land of Genesis and Shalom Sesame
- Book collection for the English-language library in Bet Shemesh
- Israeli food and wine tastings
- Dramatic readings of short stories by Etgar Keret
- A conversation b'ivrit with Ra'anan Gissin, former spokesperson for Ariel Sharon
- Krav Maga demonstrations

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
After party!

Special activities for young adults. The evening includes ethnic cooking demonstrations with cooks from Beit Shemesh, an Israeli wine tasting and more! At the end of the night, experience an outdoor performance by Axum, an Israeli Reggae/Hip-Hop band. CLICK HERE to sign up in advance and for more information.

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Download a printable full event schedule for the JCC of Greater Washington [PDF]

(PRE-EVENT!)
Saturday, May 21, 9:15 p.m.
The JCC of Greater Washington’s Israel Festival kicks off with a Teen event: Israeli film Mivtza Savta ("Operation Grandma") will be shown on our front lawn. $5 entry fee.

Sunday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Events and performances free, food and arts for purchase.
Activity highlights include:

- Mezumenet, the UMDs girl-powered a cappella group
- Dance performance by Kinor
- Participatory dance with Yesodot and Kesem
- Israeli ethnic cooking demonstrations
- Entertainment; Blog – Spot!
- Speakers and café Q & A with Ra’anan Gissin
- Falafel and other Kosher food Israeli arts showcase
- A reggae performance by Axum

6 :00 p.m.
Lag B’Omer bonfire, singing and more.

Check out our Israel Festival BLOG for up-to-date information.

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Download a printable full event schedule for the event at Fairfax Corner with the JCC of Northern Virginia [PDF]

Sunday, May 22: Food 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Activities 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free parking and admission.

Activity highlights include:
- Drumming circle
- Karaoke, Israeli food by Pita Hut (available for purchase)
- Israeli art fair
- Shuk
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Arts & crafts and more!

Exhibits: Get your message to the Kotel virtually or by courier; and more.

Entertainment all afternoon, including:
- A reggae performance by Axum
- Israeli Film, Lost Islands screened at 5:15pm—Rave Motion Pictures Fairfax Corner 14, $5 admission to film.

Download a printable full event schedule for the event at Fairfax Corner with the JCC of Northern Virginia [PDF]