2025

Yom Ha’atzmaut

Thank You for Attending!

In Person
Thursday, May 1 • 4:30 - 9:00 PM

Congregation Beth Shalom
5915 Beacon St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Thank you for joining us to celebrate Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut! Attendees participated in Israeli-themed activities, enjoyed Israeli food and enjoyed a live concert performed by the band HaShayara  from Misgav's Kibbutz Eshbal.

We Hope to See You Again Next Year!

Israeli Band HaShayara From Kibbutz Eshbal in Misgav

Nitsan Bar Kama
Nitsan Bar Kama
Nitsan is a talented and experienced singer, musician and educator who has published an album titled "Eer Hama." In addition to her artistic endeavors, she serves in the IDF reserves as an educator, providing support and guidance to officers and soldiers.
Raz Rotem
Raz Rotem
Raz is a great singer and works as an educator and therapist for the elderly. She creates content and leads special musical events that incorporate storytelling and crowd participation.
Assaf-Perry-Shir
Assaf Perry Shir
Assaf is one of the founders of Hashayara, a talented pianist, keyboardist and music arranger. He is also the head of the youth department in Karmiel and an active member of the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for inclusivity and equality.
Ofer-Zehavi
Ofer Zehavi
Ofer is a drummer, percussionist, music teacher, educator and a member of the "Jam" club in Acre's management team, which brings together professional and amateur musicians from the north of Israel into a community of artists who create social change and connection between different people.
Gilad Perry
Gilad Perry
Gilad is the Musical Director and guitarist of Hashayara, an artist and creator with a successful YouTube channel featuring renowned kids' songs in Israel. He is the founder of the education Kibbutz Eshbal and formerly served as the Director of International Partnerships at Dror Israel.

Congregation Beth Shalom

5915 Beacon St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

 

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This program is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.


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Thank you for helping plan this event!

Stand With Us • JJEP • Temple Sinai • Temple Emanuel • Adat Shalom • Tree of Life • Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh • Jewish Fertility Foundation • The Israeli Community of Pittsburgh • Zionist Organization of America • The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University of Pittsburgh • Beth El Congregation of the South Hills • Bikur Cholim of Pittsburgh • NCJW Pittsburgh • New Light Congregation • Community Day School • Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle • The Tree of Life • Jewish Assistance Fund

 

Questions:

Kim Salzman
Kim Salzman
Director, Israel & Overseas Planning & Impact
ksalzman@jfedpgh.org
412-992-5239
Marlene Layton
Marlene Layton
Israel & Overseas Coordinator
mlayton@jfedpgh.org
412-992-5247

Full inclusion is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. The Jewish Federation welcomes invitees of all abilities, backgrounds, races, religious affiliations, sexual orientations and gender identities. Please discuss accessibility accommodations with the contact person for this event.

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