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March 9, 2012 - 15 Adar 5772
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Videos of the Week

Listen to the enchanting sounds of Noa (see right) with "Life is Beautiful That Way" at Rome's Colosseum.    

Noa & Nicola Piovani live at Colosseo: Beautiful that way
Noa & Nicola Piovani live at Colosseo: Beautiful that way


Check out this new video from President Shimon Peres. Being a dignitary never looked so cool!  

President Shimon Peres - Be My Friend For Peace (Noy Alooshe Remix Video)
President Shimon Peres - Be My Friend For Peace (Noy Alooshe Remix Video)

  

Quick Links

Amb. Oren's three main
appearances this week:  

PM Netanyahu's full speech at AIPAC - video

PM Netanyahu's full speech at AIPAC - text only

AIPAC 2012 Review

Pondering a threat, but taking panic off of the table (New York Times)

Jewish foundations meet to discuss Israel education

Young environmental ambassadors


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Cultural News
Noa Floods the Stage with Light & Energy
NoaIsraeli sensation Noa, known by her given name Achinoam Nini, takes the stage in Delaware on Sun., March 18, 7:00 p.m., at The Grand in Wilmington. Experience firsthand this powerhouse of talent whose energy propelled her to fame as Israel's leading international concert and recording artist. This performance is Noa's only East Coast gig in her current tour!  As a special offer to our newsletter readers: Two Performances for One! 

Order your tickets, by phone, for Noa's performance between today and March 17, the Grand will give you tickets to the Koresh Dance Company's Sunday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. performance. Use the promo code RONI. Phone Sales Only. 


Noa says, "I believe in peace. I am a singer and have the privilege of holding a key to people's hearts. When those hearts are opened, I do my part. Beyond entertaining, I supply food for thought." Experience the passion and talent of Noa at her Delaware debut concert! Click here for tickets and more information. 

This Week's Main Event
Shaking Floorboards & the Sound of Israeli Music!
 
idan audience dancing
The World Music wizard Idan Raichel and his magical ensemble did it again! They brought a multi-generational audience to its feet dancing and singing to Yemeni, Ethiopian, Latin American, and Moroccan music, and that of many other countries and cultures. The Project's music, both soulful and uplifting, transported Philadelphia to the world music stage at Congregation Rodeph Shalom last night. Hats off to PhillyIsrael and Teev Productions for bringing The Project home! This event was support by the Consulate General of Israel. Photo credit: Baruch Schwartz
Israeli Film Festival

MARCH 11 - Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia (IFF) Presents
 Torn 
 7 PM at the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy   
Go2Films TORN
Go2Films TORN
See bottom for more information about the events and to purchase tickets. 
Travel
It's Not all About Cabernet and Merlot at IsraWineExpo


It's a sign of the times: A country once synonymous with pioneering farmers and cloying sacramental wine is now associated with high-tech and fine wines. "Israeli wines are now considered quality wines," premier wine connoisseur Haim Gan tells ISRAEL21c.

Gan organizes the annual International Wine Exhibition in Israel, held this year over two days in February. IsraWineExpo was the fourth such event at the Israel Trade Fairs and Convention Center in Tel Aviv.

The first modern winery in Israel, the award-winning Carmel Winery, was founded by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild in Zichron Yaakov in 1882. Since the 1990s and especially in the past 15 years, the industry has become state-of-the-art. 
Click here to read more.
Events  


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Israeli House Announcement

SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, MARCH 20 
RETURNING RESIDENT'S CONFERENCE, PHILADELPHIA