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.
- David Leon, Leora Drory, John Strelitz, and Stephanie Calliott.
- Brad Martin and John Strelitz.
- Children take part in Maccabee Jousting.
- Congresswoman Elaine Luria with Leslie and Larry Siegel.
- Community Graffiti Project.
- Brad Lerner, Mayor Bobby Dyer, and Hannah Mancoll.
- Sarah and Stephen Faircloth, Nadav Meirson, and Craig Dershowitz.
- Mayor Bobby Dyer with Jeff and Amy Brooke.
- Kids enjoying a camel ride.
- Parents cheer on their babies during the diaper derby across Israel.
- Fun on mechanical surfing ride.
- Nadav Meirson teaches Krav Maga.
- Mayor Bobby Dyer with Danny QC and Lynn Lancaster of Sababa Beach Away Camp.
- Shany, Mia and Nitai Pinto.
- Erica Kaplan and Alyssa Muhlendorf.
- Myles