Kaleidoscope Israel Calendar of Events
A year-long community celebration of the ever-changing spectrum that is Israel at 60

A project of the Central Agency for Jewish Education with generous funding from the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis,
Note: Click highlighted links for full information on each event

Ongoing
Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library. Current selection of books on Israel and Israeli films, for adults and children, at the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library. Contact: 314-442-3720.

Ongoing
St. Louis Jewish Light Visions of Judaism photo contest. Three categories for entries: 12 and under, 13 -18 and over 18. Deadline for submission of 8X10 printed photos to the Jewish Light is April 1, 2008 and winners will be announced in early May. Contact: Mike Sherwin, 314-743-3665 or msherwin@thejewishlight.com.

March 6 – April 29, 2008
10:00am – 11:00am
The Birth of a Nation: How the State of Israel Came to Be. This class will trace the history of Zionism, the events leading up to Israel’s creation and other major events in history & current situation. Sponsored by the Central Agency for Jewish Education. Contact: Cyndee Levy, 314-442-3754 or clevy@cajestl.org.

March 27, 2008 – 7:30 to April 1, 2008 – 7:30pm
Churchill’s Promised Land: Zionism and Statecraft by author Michael Makovsky at the Brodsky Library. Co-sponsored by the Brodsky Library, JCRC and the Technion Society. Contact: 314-442-3720.

March 27 – April 15
Herzl: Up close and Personal in Pursuit of the Zionist Vision Exhibit at the Brodsky Library. Co-sponsored by the Brodsky Library, JCRC and the Technion Society. Contact: 314-442-3720

March 30, 2008 
11:30am
Edythe Rosenfield, National President of NA’AAMAT USA will discuss the interrelationship between NA’AMAT USA and the State of Israel. Cost - $10.00 and includes a Kosher dairy lunch. Contact: Lynne Cole, 314-993-3033 or ahcole@questionline.com.

April 1, 2008, 7:30pm
Churchill's Promised Land: Zionism and Statecraft byauthor Michael Makovsky at the Brodsky Library. Co-sponsored by the Brodsky Library, JCRC and the Technion Society. Contact 314-442-3720.

April 6, 2008
1:30 - 4:30pm
Special FOR TEENS!
Teen Mini Boot Camp at Shaare Emeth. Meet two Israeli soldiers from our Partnership 2000 community of Yokneam-Megiddo as they lead a series of drills and activities used during their army training. Hear the moving stories of their lives leading up to Israeli army service. See what it's like to be in the army and hear their plans for the future. Sponsored by the Kaleidoscope Israel Teen Committee. Contact: Karen Rader 314-442-3756 or
krader@cajestl.org

April 6, 2008
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Israeli Film Festival at Temple Israel, featuring “Someone to Run With” (PG) @ 3:00 and “Beaufort” (R) @ 6:00. Light homemade Israel food served between films. Sponsored by the Israeli House and the TI Israel Advocacy Committee. Contact: Tali Stadler, 314-680-4799.

April 13, 2008
10:00am - 12:00pm
A “King-Sized” Archaeology Controversy: Is the Glorified Kingdom of David and Solomon History or Myth?, at Brith Sholom Kneseth Israel. Larry Perlmutter, past president of the Archaeological Institute of America, will present a power point presentation on both sides of the issue. Sponsored by the BSKI Adult Education Committee. Contact: BSKI, 314-725-6230 or www.e-bski.org

April 25, 2008
5:30 pm
Israel Synaplex Shabbat at United Hebrew Congregation. Enjoy Shabbat services, Israeli appetizer and wine reception, guest speakers and an Israeli coffeehouse. Contact: Ken Schwartz, 314-469-0700 or kschwartz@unitedhebrew.org

April 28, 2008
12:00 pm
Seniors Program at United Hebrew Congregation. Rabbi Howard Kaplansky will speak about the current situation in Israel. Contact: Ken Schwartz,

April 29, 2008 
1:30 pm
A Hero in Heaven – The story of Michael Levin and his devotion to his family, his people and the land of Israel at the Brodsky Library. Contact: 314-442-3720.

April 29, 2008 
6:00 pm
“Couture and Cocktails” an Israeli Celebration at the Frontenac Hilton. Featuring fashions by Biya, jewelry by Mavrik and Israeli style cuisine. Sponsored by Women’s Connection – Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Contact Lynn Harris Gossen, 314-442-3729 or Lgossen@jfedstl.org.

May 3 – 8, 2008
KaleidoFEST-Celebrate Israel at 60 Yom Ha’Atzmaut week at the JCC.
Participate in a myriad of special programs and activities at a festival dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Israeli culture. Shop at a one-of-a-kind Israeli artist bazaar. Put a note in the Western Wall. Visit a replica of the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea
Scrolls. Interact with an exhibit focusing on Israel’s contributions to science and technology. All at the JCC Carlyn H. Wohl Building. Sponsored by Kaleidoscope Israel in coordination with the JCC. Contact: Randi Poscover, 314-442-3235 or rposcover@jccstl.org.

May 13, 2008
Noa in concert at the Thouhill Performing Arts Center. Known in Israel as Achinoam Nini, this leading international concert and recording artist will perform as part of the community wide celebration of Israel @ 60. Her strongest influences come from jazz, classical music and rock. Tickets can be purchased at www.touhill.org or 314-519-4949. Sponsored by Kaleidoscope Israel. Contact: Karen Rader, 314-442-3756 or krader@cajestl.org.

May 16 – 18, 2008
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with author Dr. Michael Makovsky at United Hebrew Congregation. Dr. Makovsky, Foregin Policy Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC will speak about his new book Churchill’s Promised Land: Zionism and Statecraft. Contact: Ken Schwartz, 314-469-0700 or kschwartz@unitedhebrew.org

June 10 – July 3, 2008
Israel Bound - St. Louis Reform Jewish teen trip to Israel. Contact: Rabbi Rosenberg
314-469-0700.

July 13 – 25, 2008
Shaare Zedek Israel trip with Rabbi Fasman.
Contact: 314-727-1747.

July 20 – 31, 2008
Shaare Emeth Israel trip with Rabbi Bennett.
Contact: Rabbi Bennett, 314-569-0010 or jbennett@shaare-emeth.org

Honorary Chair, Michael H. Staeinberg
Kaleidoscope Israel is chaired by the Gallant Family.
For more information: Contact Karen Rader at 314-442-3756
krader@cajestl.org