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s one of the most culturally
diverse nations in the world,
Israel is home to citizens
with origins from every corner of the
globe.
The Ann Arbor community will
gather for Celebrate Israel, an annual
event to celebrate Israel's birthday and
to experience Israeli cultural diversity
from 12:30-3:30 Sunday, May 22, at
the Jewish Community Center. The
event brings together representatives
from Greater Ann Arbor's Jewish
communal organizations to conceive,
program and implement a joyous
celebration of Israeli people, commu-
nities and culture for more than 600
celebrants of all ages.
As in previous years, participants
will enjoy Israeli dancing, tasty
Israeli street food, Israel-themed
activities for the entire family and a
shuk (marketplace) with Israeli mer-
chandise. This year's theme, is Many
Communities: One Nation, and the
festival will include exciting activi-
ties such as an olive press, Druze pita
making, Israeli game center, Middle
Eastern hospitality tent, kibbutz activ-
ities and more.
"This year's theme is really great as
we highlight the richness and variety
of Israel's people and communities:'
said Laurel Hern, Celebrate Israel
committee chair.
For the fourth year, Ann Arbor will
host a delegation from its Partnership
2000 community, Moshav Nahalal.
The delegation will develop a special
exhibit focusing on the contribution of
moshavim to Israeli society.
In keeping with the theme, enter-
tainment will include an oud and

dumbek (drum)
performance by
Aron Kaufman
and Abdul
Karim Bader.
Bader is an
esteemed oud
player who
has performed
traditional and
classical Arabic
music all over
Avi Covrigaru of Ann
the United
States, Australia, Arbor shows his
support of Israel.
South America
and Europe.
In recognition of his superb artistry
on the oud and his dedication to
the perpetuation of this musical art
form, Bader was honored with a 2006
Michigan Heritage Award. Kaufman
is a percussionist, composer and
educator, specializing in Afro-Cuban,
Brazilian and Arabic rhythms. In addi-
tion to live performances, he has per-
formed on National Public Radio and
"Good Afternoon Detroit" on Channel
4. Kaufman teaches first and second
grade at the Hebrew Day School of
Ann Arbor and performs with the
children's group Gemini.
At the conclusion of the festival, the
Jewish Hikers of Michigan will hold a
walk for Israel. For more information,
visit www.templebethemeth.org/sec-
tion/hikers.
Entry to Celebrate Israel is $5/indi-
vidual and $15/family. Pre-registration
is highly encouraged. For more infor-
mation or to register, volunteer or
sponsor Celebrate Israel, visit www.
jewishannarbor.org/celebrateisrael or
contact Eileen Freed at celebrateis-
rael@jewishannarbor.org or (734)
677-0100. H