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Experience Israel

In a couple of weeks, the Baltimore community will have the honor of celebrating the 64th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel.

By Fran Sonnenschein
Executive Director
Baltimore Zionist District (BZD)

In a couple of weeks, the Baltimore community will have the honor of celebrating the 64th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel. Living some 6,000 miles away, we witness the tremendous progress and growth Israel has undergone during its wondrous history. The blossoming of a desert into a flourishing land—truly a land of “milk and honey.”

Israel has become the world’s center for irrigation and agricultural growth, medical innovations and technology, putting Israel at the leader-board. With all the apparent obstacles in its way, the perseverance in preserving the Zionist dream has given her strength to continue, to grow and to flourish. We have so much to be proud of!

At BZD, we pride ourselves on developing and building a personal relationship with the State of Israel, its people and the land. For decades, BZD has sent teens to Israel to forge that bond, that connection. These are our future leaders. This year, BZD is proud to say that our teen trip is filled to maximum capacity. We know these teens’ summer experience in Israel will bring them back energized, enthusiastic and connected to Israel and the Jewish people.

BZD’s Shaliach, Roey Tshuva, is in the midst of planning missions to Israel for this upcoming year for adults. Create and strengthen your connection! Witness Israel first-hand and have a meaningful experience by going to Israel this year! Learn more on our website, www.bzdisrael.org.

Until then, get involved on Israel’s birthday! On Sunday, April 29, The Baltimore Israel Coalition, with the involvement of local organizations, schools and synagogues will host a community celebration so we experience a bit of Israel in Baltimore.

Event Details:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Towson University
West Village Commons
Raffle for two free tickets to Israel! | Comedian Benji Lovitt | Baltimore premiere of “Israel Inside”
Learn more at www.baltglobalimpact.org/independence.

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