- April 25, 2026
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Alive Nelson loved her face painting.
Natasha Jagassar, the financial manager for Rosen JCC, served cold cups of lemonade and snacks.
Samantha and Elliott Shultz played with sand after completing another activity.
Yael Edri used all her strength in a krav maga demonstration.
IAC's Ziva Kurlansik, the community engagement manager, Idit Lotringer, the regional director, and Keshet facilitators Yarrit Ran and Lauren Mindell were all smiles.
Rachel Nelson showed off the bracelet she made.
Gloria Ortiz said she attends all events in Orlando that support Israel.
After visiting Israel in December, Mark and Deborah Brisson attended the event to support the Rosen JCC.
Stu Lieberman called numbers aloud for bingo.
Linda Lieberman was all smiles while volunteering to run bingo. She is with the Southwest Jewish Seniors.
Linda and Robert McBride celebrated winning a round of bingo.
Tova Yachnes and Leora Gunzburg helped children decorate graham crackers to look like Israel's flag.
Rachel and Joel Kirshblum, owner of Shabbaba Deli and Grill, offered a variety of goods and treats.
Natalie Hazan, the owner of Sage, catered the event.
Rabbi Shai Specht-Sandler with the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation brought games and squishmallows to enjoy.
Families enjoyed train rides around the parking lot.
Families and community members went from station to station learning about all that Israel has to offer during the Rosen JCC's Israel: North to South.
Each station highlighted a unique region of Israel, giving people an opportunity to celebrate Israel's Independence Day Sunday, April 26, at the Rosen JCC.
The event included a rock climbing wall, train rides, games, graham cracker decorating and bracelet making.
It also brought together organizations including the Jewish National Fund, Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation, Keshet, Southwest Jewish Seniors, JOIN, Shalom Orlando, PJ Library and Israeli-American Council.
