Jewish Federation Promotes “60 @ 60” Community-Wide Events to Celebrate Israel

As the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel approaches, South Palm Beach County is busy preparing to show its solidarity and celebrate. Many diverse activities at locations throughout the community are planned for the year ahead in observance of this milestone. To ensure that no one misses out, The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Jewish Education Commission and Jewish Community Relations Council are building and publicizing a list of 60 local events to celebrate Israel @ 60.

“We are pleased to provide this service to promote and facilitate our community’s overwhelming support of the State of Israel at its 60th anniversary,” explained Bill Bernstein, the Federation’s President and CEO. “This year will include numerous opportunities to celebrate and show this support to the public. This milestone also enables us to leverage our community’s resources to build awareness of Israel and engage both active supporters and newcomers in many ways throughout our area,” Bernstein continued.

With unlimited creativity and enthusiasm, the events will include celebrations and concerts, seminars and classes, trips such as the Federation’s November 2008 “Israel @ 60” Mission, the annual “Israel Under the Stars” at Mizner Park on Israel Independence Day, and much more.

Synagogues and community organizations are urged to submit details of their events immediately for full publicity. All listed events must take place from December 2007 through November 2008 and be open to the public, though organizations may charge a fee.

The Federation will publicize the “60 @ 60” activities through venues including advertisements utilizing corporate sponsorships. Sponsors will be featured in these and other promotional materials. For more information about listing an event or becoming a corporate sponsor, contact Israel@jewishboca.org or 561/852-6000.