Gilad Shalit: Everybody’s Child

A special event marking Gilad Shalit’s 23rd birthday

6:30 p.m. on Wed., August 26, 2009
Sabes JCC, Minneapolis, Minnesota

 

Gilad Shalit: Everybody’s Child

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was captured by terrorists in 2006 while on duty near the Gaza Strip. People all over the world are waiting and praying for his safe return.

A special event marking Gilad Shalit’s

23rd birthday.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

For a list of events around the nation, please see the "EVENTS AROUND THE NATION" section at the bottom of this page.

 

Minnesota event: 6:30pm, Wednesday, August 26, 2009

                                      

Gilad Shalit

Location: Sabes Jewish Community Center

Barry Family Campus

4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416

       

Minnesota event featuring:
• The documentary “Gilad Shalit: 2 Years in
Captivity” (A Minnesota premiere)
• Israeli singer Hananel Edri

• A message from Orly Gil, General Counsel from the Israeli Consulate to the Midwest
• Elected officials and community leaders

• Educational activities for children and youth

GILAD SHALIT T-SHIRTS ARE ON SALE FOR $5
Show your support and pre-purchase a shirt

to wear at the event.
Click here to download an order form or

contact Noga Shavit for more details.

 

 

For more information contact Noga Shavit , Minneapolis Community Shlicha

at 952-381-3551 or via e-mail at nshavit@mplsfed.org.

To print a flyer of the event, please click here.

 

 

The event is organized by the

Israel Program Center of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation

and is co-sponsored by Minnesotans Against Terrorism.

Other co-sponsors are AIPAC, Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, JCRC, Jewish Agency for Israel, Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival, Sabes JCC, Stand With Us.

Click here for customized map and directions.

See general directions below.

 

                                         

 

EVENTS AROUND THE NATION

This is partial list of known events, however, other events might be planned in other cities. 

If your state is not listed below please contact BOTH your local federation AND JCRC and ask them about the Gilad Shalit event. 

To find your local federation please click here.

To find your local JCRC please click here.

All dates are in year 2009


ARIZONA

Phoenix: The community-wide activity in Phoenix will be preceded by educational activities in both community camps, focusing on the book that Gilad Shalit wrote about peace in the Middle East when he was 11 years old. In addition, a community wide petition drive will gather signatures to be delivered to the American Red Cross to deepen its involvement in securing Shalit’s release. An exhibition about Gilad Shalit will be displayed in the lobby of the JCC. Contact Community Shlicha, Sharron Topper-Amitai, either by e-mail at Sharron@jewishphoenix.org, or by phone at 480-634-4900.

August 27: Tuscon, the Jewish community in Tuscon, Arizona will hold a community wide event to screen the documentary film about Gilad Shalit, in partnership with Channel 10 in Israel. In addition, the city will grant honory citizenship to Gilad Shalit, an initiative will be advanced in additional communities in North America as well. Contact Community Shaliach Moshe Babel-Pour, eihter by e-mail at mbabelpour@jfsa.org, or by phone at 520-477-9393.


CALIFORNIA

San Francisco: contact Community Shlicha, Lital Carmel, eihter by e-mail at litalc@sfjcf.org, or by phone at 415-512-6425.


COLORADO

August 21-22: Denver, a community wide Israel event will feature an address by Shachar Azani the deputy counsel for communication from the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles. The address will focus on Gilad Shalit and the ongoing attempts to secure his freedom and will launch a petition drive gather signatures to be delivered to the American Red Cross to deepen its involvement in securing Shalit’s release. Contact Community Shaliach Raz Arbel,either via e-mail at rarbel@ajfcolorado.org, or phone at 303-316-6449.


MINNESOTA

August 26: See detailed information above. Don't forget to pre-order the Gilad Shalit T-shirt to wear at the event.


NEW JERSEY (Northern)

August 30: A community wide event will be held in Teaneck, NJ. A documentary film about Gilad Shalit will be screened, followed by a panel discussion led by a local rabbi. A community wide petition drive will gather signatures to be delivered to the American Red Cross to deepen its involvement in securing Shalit’s release. Educational activities for children and youth will be organized, including the mass release of blue and white balloons, one for each day of Shalit’s captivity. Contact Community Shaliach Stuart Levy, either by e-mail at StuartL@ujannj.org, or by phone at 201-820-3909.


OHIO

August 30: Columbus, the Columbus Jewish Federation will hold a community-wide commemoration focusing on the ongoing attempts to secure Gilad Shalit’s freedom - featuring public officials and the screening of a documentary film about Gilad Shalit, as well as a musical tribute from Columbus young people. The city of Columbus will grant honorary citizenship to Gilad Shalit. Participants will have a chance to sign a petition that will be delivered to the American Red Cross helping to deepen its involvement in securing Shalit’s release. Contact Community Shaliach Avi Kagan, either by e-mail at akagan@tcjf.org, or by phone at 614-559-3212.


OKLAHOMA

August 28-29: Tulsa, Synagogues in the city, across denominational lines, will participate in special services for Gilad Shalit on August 28 and 29. Congregants will send postcards to the Red Cross and to the White House calling for Gilad’s release. In the same week, students in Jewish schools in Tulsa will focus on Gilad Shalit in their educational program, using the book that Gilad himself wrote as a child, and four mega-churches will participate as well. Additional efforts are being made to involve Tulsa’s mayor in these activities as well. Contact Community Shaliach, Itai Lavi, eihter by e-mail at shaliach@jewishtulsa.org, or by phone at 918-495-1100.

 

                                

                      

Directions to Sabes JCC in Minneapolis:

The Sabes JCC is located SouthEast of the 394&100 intersection.

From I-94 East or West
As 94 runs into Minneapolis, exit to I-394 West toward Wayzata. Exit at 100 South and take the Cedar Lake Road Exit (it comes fast), veering towards the right. At the first stop light, turn left. Follow the road all the way to the end; our parking lot is at the dead end and bottom of a hill.

From I-35W North or South
Exit from 35W onto 94 West. Travel a few miles on 94. Follow the directions above for I-94.

From I-35E North or South
Exit from 35E onto 94 West. Take 94 West from St. Paul toward Minneapolis. Follow the directions above for I-94.

From I-494 or Highway 62 ("The Crosstown")
Exit onto Highway 100 North. Get off Highway 100 at the Cedar Lake exit (exit after Minnetonka Blvd exit), and follow the frontage road to the sign that says Cedar Lake Road. Go right, and take another immediate right (it's like a big curve). You will be at a T (Volkswagen dealership), and make a left. Follow the road to the end - our parking lot is at the dead end and bottom of a hill.

From Highway 100 South
Get off at the Cedar Lake Road exit (right after 394), and veer to the right. At the first stoplight, turn left. Follow the road to the end - our parking lot is at the dead end and bottom of the hill.