celebrate Israel week
Friday, April 9 to Friday, April 16
Israel Week 2021
Israel Week is happening from April 9 to April 16!
From Israeli Shabbat and Bagel Brunch to an engaging book club meeting, a meaningful Yom HaZikaron Ceremony, a fun Israeli culture event, and an educational Cafe Ivrit, we have it all.
We also will be having our annual formal, Matzo Ball which is being celebrated on Yom Ha'atzmaut!
Get ready for all of our upcoming Israel programming starting Friday and running through next week!
join in on the fun
Israel Week Events
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Israel Shabbat
Celebrate Shabbat with Hillel - Israel Style!
Registration is required for all Shabbat programming.
*The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 7th at 12 pm!
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Passport to Israel
Transport yourself to Israel! Travel to Haifa, Eilat, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv!
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Israeli Book Club
There is nothing better than reading a great book and discussing it with friends! Read the book and join others on April 14 at 6:30 to discuss it!
This month we will be reading Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier's Story of a Forgotten War. Sign up to receive the book from Hillel or get reimbursed for it. Read the book's description on Amazon.
Israel Bagel Brunch
You know what day it is... BAGEL DAY! Head on over to Hillel's lounge to grab your bagel bag to-go! We cannot wait to see you!
Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
Come to Hillel to honor those who dedicate their lives to protecting Israel.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut Party
It's the Biggest party of the year...MatzoBall and Yom Ha'atzmaut! There will be food, dancing, a photobooth, MATZAH BALL SOUP, a mix of Israeli and American music! No registration required - just show up ready to party!
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Israel Bagel Brunch
We warmly invite you to join us to hear the stories and life experiences of Avi Lurie. Avi is an American veteran of the elite IDF paratroopers brigade who left his hometown of Philadelphia to serve and protect the State of Israel. Inspired by Michael Levin, another Philadelphia native who fell in the Second Lebanon War, Avi has played an active role in supporting lone soldiers through the Michael Levin Lone Soldier Center And numerous other support groups and has instilled in countless American Jews love for their homeland.
Co-Sponsored by Illini Chabad and Illini Hillel
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Cafe Ivrit
Join Adi for a Cafe Ivrit: Passover Edition to practice your Hebrew skills, learn some new ones, and have a good time. Join us in person or via Zoom!
Beginners course: 4-5pm; Advanced course 5-6pm
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Morrocan Israel Shabbat
Dine at Hillel, take a curbside meal to go, or join for services!
Saturday lunch is available as well. Sign up using the same form.
Registration is required for all Shabbat programming.
*The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 14th at 12 pm!
