Novy Goad

Israel Spirit assisted the new representative from Israel, Daniel, in putting on the first Novy Goad (Russian New Year) celebration at the JCC.  We made malabi, and other people made the Israeli and Russian food.  We did all the serving (except for the salads on the tables):  Erin and TJ served the Israeli food (hummus, pita, salads, vegan quiches and the malabi), and Regina and served the Russian food (caviar on blini/crepes).

Deb and Maria kept the tables supplied and did cleanup in the kitchen when it was over.  It was a well-attended event, and Daniel was ecstatic with its success.

Missouri Extension/4-H outreach

Deb did some outreach at the MU Extension office in Harrisonville, MO for their 4-H group.  The kids were doing a global foods program, and I did a little food demo and provided malabi (with lemon or pomegranate syrup, and pistachios or coconut topping) for the kids.

Deb demonstrated the stable emulsion that lemon and olive oil forms.  Did the kids understand?  At least the teachers did!

And she brought an information table and talked to kids and parents about Israel.

The kids then made their foods from around the world and we all had supper.  Of course, they had dessert first (the malabi).

Linden West Elementary School Ethnic Fair

We participated in a small event in Gladstone, MO.  Deb set up the table and Maria took over.  We were sited next to an Israeli couple with Hanukkah things, and had some nice interactions.

Israeli Game Night

We held our second Isreali game night.  Our games included Jerusalem Monopoly, Hebrew Scrabble, a jigsaw puzzle from Samaria, and two Israel place card games.  We offered light refreshments, but had light turnout (there was another significant event at the JCC that night (unknown when we scheduled)).  But we had fun anyway.

St. Peter's School Ethnic Fair

Maria and Deb brought taste of Israel (halvah) and an information table (with free coloring pages) to the St. Peter's School in KCMO.