A community-wide celebration of the people and culture of Israel! 

• Enjoy delicious, homemade Israeli food
• Meet the students visiting us from Haifa
• Bid on unique items from Israel in a silent auction
• Participate in Kabbalat Shabbat with a band of Israeli musicians

6:30-7:30pm – Israeli dinner and silent auction

7:30-9:00pm – Kabbalat Shabbat with an Israeli band, with a commemoration of October 7

Pop Up Israel is an annual community event, going back to 2022, hosted by J-LOFT (Jewish Learning opportunities for Teens) and the participants of HiBuR, J-LOFT’s Israel exchange program. Pop Up Israel is non-political, and aims to celebrates the people and the rich culture of Israel and the long relationship with with our sister-city of Haifa. 

All are invited, advance registration required.