Brandeis Celebrates Israel's 70th Birthday!

Blue and white abounded today as we celebrated Yom HaAtzmaut—Israel’s Independence Day—with a wide variety of celebrations. The morning began with a schoolwide assembly, with students seeing a message from the eighth graders celebrating in Israel (click here to see video) and the seventh graders leading songs. Following the assembly, students engaged in Israel education sessions, learned Israeli folk dances with their mentor buddies, participated in a schoolwide art project, and enjoyed Israeli snacks. The schoolwide art project, “My Wish for Israel,” had students decorate picture frames, attach curtains, and then write out their wish for Israel’s 70th birthday. A special thank you to all of the parents who helped make burekas this morning! 

 

The fun continues during the Bay Area Jewish community Yom HaAtzmaut celebration on Sunday, April 29 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., as our Brandeis chorus members will perform during the 6:00 p.m. program. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here. MORE PHOTOS