Thousands from across Tidewater joined the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus to celebrate Israel’s 71st year on a bright, sun-filled day.
Israel Fest 2019 was packed with authentic Israeli food, music, art, jewelry, games, and more. A variety of activities for both young and old included Maccabee jousting, Krav Maga for children, camel rides, a community graffiti project, and educational games. Even Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer attended.
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- David Leon, Leora Drory, John Strelitz, and Stephanie Calliott.
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- Brad Martin and John Strelitz.
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- Children take part in Maccabee Jousting.
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- Congresswoman Elaine Luria with Leslie and Larry Siegel.
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- Community Graffiti Project.
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- Brad Lerner, Mayor Bobby Dyer, and Hannah Mancoll.
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- Sarah and Stephen Faircloth, Nadav Meirson, and Craig Dershowitz.
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- Mayor Bobby Dyer with Jeff and Amy Brooke.
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- Kids enjoying a camel ride.
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- Parents cheer on their babies during the diaper derby across Israel.
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- Fun on mechanical surfing ride.
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- Nadav Meirson teaches Krav Maga.
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- Mayor Bobby Dyer with Danny QC and Lynn Lancaster of Sababa Beach Away Camp.
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- Shany, Mia and Nitai Pinto.
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- Erica Kaplan and Alyssa Muhlendorf.
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- Myles
