Celebrate Israel Parade & Celebrate Israel Run

editor — Wed, 18 May 2011 05:00:00 +0000

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When: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 11am to 4pm, Celebrate Israel Parade; 9:00 am Celebrate Israel Run.

What: Join the Celebrate Israel Parade to honor the 63rd Anniversary of The State of Israel. Tens of thousands are expected to attend this engaging, family-friendly event. The 2011 annual Celebrate Israel Parade, the world’s largest public gathering in celebration of Israel, will commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the country’s founding with a magnificent parade featuring floats, flags, music and dance. Spectators will enjoy lively floats, some of the region’s best marching bands, top Israeli and American musical acts, celebrity appearances and performances and a number of other exciting additions suitable for all ages.

Before heading to the Israel Parade, stop by the Celebrate Israel Run in Central Park which will take place at 9am on Sunday, June 5. The Celebrate Israel Run is part of the larger Celebrate Israel Project, a new partnership between JCRC-NY, the Israeli Consulate in New York, and UJA-Federation aimed at honoring the impact Israel has on the lives of New Yorkers.

The inaugural NYRR Celebrate Israel Run is a four-mile race presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. Following the run, all participants and spectators are encouraged to attend a festival featuring live Israeli music and food, an awards ceremony and more. A raffle, open to all runners, will take place around 9:45am, where two round-trip tickets to Israel, courtesy of El Al Airlines, will be given away. JCRC-NY Executive Vice President Michael Miller will be participating in the run.

RSVP: For more information visit JCRC-NY is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for diverse New Yorkers of all backgrounds, while at the same time serving as vocal advocates for Jewish needs and Israel’s cause. As the protector and defender of local interests, JCRC-NY is recognized as the Jewish communal liaison in New York. The JCRC-NY collaberates on security issues, emergency planning, crisis management and public health updates. Additionally, the JCRC-NY enables and assists in the creation and growth of community-based initiatives and leadership trainings. Further from home, JCRC-NY has been at the forefront of activities in support of Israel and Jewish communities around the world. In additional, hundreds of key non-Jewish influentials, including Members of Congress and other elected officials, have traveled to Israel on JCRC-NY’s Mission Project.

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