Israel at 70Jewish Federation hosted a celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut

Jewish Federation celebrations

On Thursday, April 19 the Jewish Federation held a celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill.

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Lead singers of ISRABAND, an Israeli cover band, siblings Omri and Sheli Glickman, provided a high-energy set of authentic Israeli hits at the community celebration. (Photo by Josh Franzos)

On Thursday, April 19 the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh held a celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill. The celebration included activities for all ages and highlighted Israel’s 70th anniversary.

A father and son proudly wave Israeli flags during the Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration at the JCC in Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Josh Franzos)

For the Israel at 70 celebration at the JCC in Squirrel Hill, attendees of all ages had the opportunity to help complete a community mural by Daniel Cascardo. (Photo by Josh Franzos)