Memorial Day - 25 May 2009

Jeanne and Deb held the Israeli flag at the Memorial Day ceremony at Liberty Memorial. Mel played taps on his trumpet.

Yom HaAtzmaut - 29 April 2009

Deb manned an information booth at the Independence Day festivities held at the Jewish Community Center. The Tikvah Dancers led traditional Israeli dancing.

Northland Ethnic Festival - 28 March 2009

The Tikvah Dancers represented Israel, both in dance and providing tourism information, on an icy day in Kansas City's northland.

Flower, Lawn and Garden Show - 27 March 2009

Deb participated as one of the Ethnic Enrichment Commission's greeters for the show, and entertained the crowd with crazy stories about Chelm.

Diplomatic Ball - 21 March 2009

Several members of the Israel Spirit Committee attended the annual Diplomatic Ball, hosted by the Asian commissions (Republic of China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Viet Nam). Mel and Deb were introduced as Israel's commissioners.