IsraelFest 2005

Sunday, June 5, 2005
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

One spectacular experience in three convenient locations
Open to the whole family
Free

Co-sponsored by the Embassy of Israel Cultural Affairs Department

• Washington DC JCC - 1529 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
• JCC of Greater Washington - 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, Md.
• George Mason University (co-hosted by the JCC of Northern Virginia and GMU Hillel) - 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Va.

IsraelFest is a celebration of people and culture. Come hear the joy of Israeli music, experience the bustle of an Israeli market, and learn about the cutting-edge innovations of Israel's thriving business and technology industries. Additionally, there will be games and activities for kids of all ages.

• Open-air Israel "shuk" (marketplace)
• Israeli cooking demonstrations
• Israeli Embassy Staff will be available at each site to talk about their experiences as diplomats around the world and will discuss current events in Israel.
• Israeli scientific researchers will be on-hand to discuss the latest ground-breaking studies in the field.
• Onsite pool games for children at JCCGW
• Israeli dancing at all three sites


Entertainment will include:

• King David Peace Drummers - live shows at all three Israelfest locations.
• Nefrit El-Or - Israeli musician now living in Maryland. She combines Hebrew and English music to weave tales of her life in song.
• Movie Shorts - Israeli movies and film clips running throughout the day

Transportation/Parking information:

• DCJCC - Metro (Dupont Circle), discounted parking at Colonial Parking, 1616 P St., N.W., Wash. DC
• JCCGW - free shuttle from overflow parking at Mid-Pike Plaza (Montrose & Rockville Pike in Montgomery County commuter lot)
• GMU - free parking at marked lots

For more information, contact IsraelFest@ShalomDC.org

 

Mashina

June 9, 2005 – 7:30 pm

Nightclub 9:30

815 V Street (9 & V), NW, Washington, D.C.

Mashina is probably the greatest Israeli pop-rock bands of all. There were more original bands, more revolutionary ones, but none had endured for ten years and eight albums, with continuous change, development and progress in its music, writing and live performance.

Mashina comes from Tel Aviv’s early ‘80s club scene, from a marginal rank, but its members remained humble and down-to-earth even as the band rose to “Platinum” records and sold-out arenas. Their work is inspired by many of their favorite musical genres… but still creates a very unique sound that is extremely Israeli.

The band reunited in 2003 for a performance tour that became a smashing box-office success and resulted in a “Platinum” album and DVD of the show. The band decided to make their temporary reunion a permanent re-grouping and has since continued operating as a collective. Their highly anticipated 12th album, with original new music, is due for release in May 2005.

For Tickets:

Tel Aviv – DC 240-793-2861

9:30 Box office 202-265-0930 www.930.com

Israeli Accents 301-231-7999

 

 

For more info & groups call Teev Events 301.370.5333 or visit www.teev.com

Melting Siberia

Co-sponsored by the Embassy of Israel Cultural Affairs Department

Ido Haar
Israel, 2004, 72 minutes

Filmmaker Ido Haar follows his mother's quest to meet her birthfather for the first time since he abandoned her as a child. Traveling to Siberia, they discover that family ties run deep--as well as the harsh truth about her origins.

Wednesday 6/15 at 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 6/16 at 7:15 p.m.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE BY PHONE (1.866.SLVR DCS), ON-LINE AND AT THE AFI SILVER BOX OFFICE BEGINNING MAY 25

www.silverdocs.com/2005

 

Distortion:

Obsession, Deception, and Drama

Part of The Screening Room’s summer SOIREE ON THE STEPS Series

Thursday, June 23, 7:00pm

Israel, 2004, 35mm, Feature
103 minutes
Hebrew with English subtitles
Director: Haim Bouzaglo, Yoram Millo

It is a time of the Intifada in Israel: terrorist attacks, tension, and anxiety. A playwright who promised a new script to the theater doesn’t manage to write a single line. Desperate and looking for ideas, he turns to a private investigator to follow his girlfriend’s every move. Unknowingly, the detective becomes the playwright, and the real-life story unfolds surreptitiously until its shocking climax at the play’s theatrical premiere.

Take advantage of summer and spend those warm, breezy nights at The Screening Room’s summer cinema series. Enjoy a cool cocktail while you chat with your fellow filmgoers on the 16th street terrace after the featured film.

Held at the Washington DCJCC
1529 16th Street NW (Corner of 16th & Q)
For tickets, visit www.boxofficetickets.com or call 1-800-494-8497
Advanced Tickets: $8.50; Members/Student/Senior Price $7
Door Tickets: $10, Members/Student/Senior Price $8.50