Houston Celebrates Israel at 71 - Tel Aviv Style

Join for the annual, community-wide celebration of Israel’s independence and celebrate 71 years of Israel Tel-Aviv style! Look forward to: 

• Israeli-Style Torch Lighting Ceremony
• Eurovision-inspired concert featuring local musicians: Mikol Makom, HCRJ Trio, and Tuesday Night Music Club
• Nachalat Benyamin artist fair with art & crafts for sale
• LOTS of crafts, games, and activities for kids
• Tel Aviv “beach” at the Merfish pool (weather permitting)
• Israeli Food catered by Laykie’s Gourmet Café at the J, Genesis Steakhouse and My Pita

*Street parking only at the Merfish Teen Center. Off-site parking and free bus transportation from the main J provided. 

This event is put on by the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC with generous funding from the Israel American Council and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and sponsored by the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest, Congregation Or Ami, URJ Greene Family Camp, Camp Young-Judea Texas, Robert M. Beren Academy, Bnai Akivah, Shevet Ramon, The Medallion, Ulpan Shemesh, The Shlenker School, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, United Orthodox Synagogues, Congregation Emanu El, Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, Congregation Brith Shalom, and Congregation Beth Israel.