Israel Festival 65 – in pictures

israel fest flag and peopleMore than 4,000 people attended the

Israel 65 Festival on Sunday, April 21,

enjoying food, games, the shuk marketplace,

music and dance. Special guests included

Dana Erlich, consul for public diplomacy,

Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles;

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber; Tucson City

Councilwoman Karen Ulich; and Mayor

Jonathan Rothschild. A rousing performance

by the Maccabeats capped off the afternoon.

A parade led by the University of Arizona marching band kicks off the festival.  Photo: Guy Gelbart/Weintraub Israel Center
A parade led by the University of Arizona marching band kicks off the festival. Photo: Guy Gelbart/Weintraub Israel Center
Israel 65 Festival co-chairs Jeff Artzi (left) and Steve Weintraub  (Photo: Jennifer Ferrell/Weintraub Israel Center)
Israel 65 Festival co-chairs Jeff Artzi (left) and Steve Weintraub (Photo: Jennifer Ferrell/Weintraub Israel Center)
The Tucson Hebrew Acadamy choir performs, directed by Emily Ellentuck  (Trish Winter-Hunt/TJCC)
The Tucson Hebrew Acadamy choir performs, directed by Emily Ellentuck (Trish Winter-Hunt/TJCC)