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David Broza & Trio Havana
Saturday, August 11 | 6:00 PM
City Winery; Washington, DC
One of the most dynamic and vibrant performers in the singer/songwriter world, David Broza's charismatic and energetic performances have brought to worldwide audiences, a fusion of the three different countries in which he was raised: Israel, Spain, and England, filling concert halls with his famous guitar playing. Ranging from flamenco flavored rhythmic and percussion techniques, to whirlwind finger picking, to a signature rock and roll sound. Broza unites the three worlds by utilizing his ability to take on the troubadour tradition, up to now, featuring lyrics of the worlds' greatest poets.
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Modern Israeli Cooking: Rosh Hashanah Edition
Monday, August 20 | 6:30 PM
Sixth & I; Washington, DC
Start the new year off right with the third of our three-part Jewish cooking series, designed to help you have a sweet start to 5779. Led by our own Israeli chef and food writer Vered Guttman, the class includes a demonstration plus a buffet dinner.
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Israeli Wine Tasting and Jazz
Thursday, August 30 | 7:30 PM
JCC NOVA; Fairfax, VA
Join JCC NOVA for a special evening with Israeli wine tasting and good Jazz music, by Eran Rosenfeld's ensemble. Wine expert Mayer Jacobovich will explain about the different wine types, and all will get to taste several wines from different types and vineyards. Space is limited, make sure to get your ticket in advance!
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The Cakemaker
August 3-9, 2018
Landmark West End; Washington, DC
August 3-17, 2018
SNF Parkway Theatre; Baltimore, MD
German baker Tomas’ affair with Israeli businessman Oren ends abruptly when Oren dies. Without time to process, Tomas travels to Jerusalem, and finds work in a cafe run by his lover’s widow, Anat, but keeps his identity a secret. Both mourning the same man, they stave off loneliness by finding common cause in the kitchen: Anat’s menu springs to life with mouthwatering cakes, pastries, and glossy confections. Business booms, but the newfound attention exposes rifts between Israel and Germany, secular and religious, and gay and straight.
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Reel Israel DC: TBA
Wednesday, August 22 | 8:00 pm
Avalon Theatre; Washington, DC
Check the website for this month's film announcement.
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Beyond Duty
June 8 - September 18, 2018
Virginia Holocaust Museum; Richmond, VA
Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations is comprised of the stories of nine diplomats who were recognized as “Righteous Among the Nations” by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Their brave stories represent diversity: different countries of origin, various countries were they operated different types of rescue actions taken in various stages of the Holocaust. The stories of Beyond Duty are woven within the historical chain of event of the Holocaust, along with more specific historical background relevant to each of the 9 stories.
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Jerusalem and Rome
Through June, 2019
Museum of the Bible; Washington, DC
Jerusalem and Rome: Cultures in Context in the First Century CE presents a selection of archaeological remains from the Land of Israel in the first century CE. It tells the story of the developments in this era and bear witness to the glory of Jerusalem during the reign of King Herod and the Roman procurators, examine the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome and the fall of Masada, and, finally, trace the continued existence of Judaism after the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple, and the rise of Christianity.
The exhibit and its artifacts are courtesy of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Israel Antiquities Authority Showcase
Ongoing
Museum of the Bible; Washington, DC
See fascinating archaeological discoveries from the Israel Antiquities Authority and learn more about life in ancient Israel. A large selection of archaeological treasures that were excavated in Israel are on display.
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