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From the Consul General
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Happy Passover!
The Consul General of Israel, Mr. Daniel Kutner, Deputy Consul General Raslan Abu Rukun and staff wish you a wonderful Passover season, beginning next week at sundown on Friday, April 6th. Please enjoy this newsletter, our new soon-to-come website, and we wish you a Chag Sameach!
Shabbat Shalom |
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Cultural News
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Closing Weekend of the IFF!
They say that all good things must come to an end. And this weekend, we close the highly successful 2012 Israeli Film Festival with a BANG! Two incredible films, three award-winning guest artists and one terrific after party. Don't miss out on all of the fun! Get your tickets today for: "Melting Away" "The Flood" and the Zahav After-Party!
"Melting Away"
Saturday, March 31
8:45 PM
Drexel University, Westphal College
Edmond D. Bossone
Research Enterprise Center
3140 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 Reviewer: Ma'ariv Read interview with director
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"The Flood"
Sunday, April 1 7:00 PM The Ritz East Reviewer: Haaretz "Extremely powerful scenes...Rotman's performance grants
the viewing experience great scope."
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From the Information Department
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Israel as EQ's Featured Nation!
We are honored that the Equality Forum has chosen Israel as its "Featured Nation" of the upcoming annual Global LGBT Summit, held May 3-5 in Philadelphia. The Summit's abundance of panels, parties and events attract thousands of people from all over the nation. We are happy to host 10 Israeli speakers, DJ's and performers who will be coming to Philadelphia to take part in these events.
Support Israel by spreading the word via your social networks and attending some of the exciting events.
For more about the activities around Israel at the summit, or if you'd like to learn more about the Forum in general, please click here.
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Thank you for supporting Israel and the Equality Forum! |
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From the Media Department
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Within "Site!"
 The Consulate's long-awaited website upgrade will soon be launched. In it, you will enjoy all of the latest news and cultural events right at your fingertips. In addition, you will have access to many articles, information and resources about "all things Israel." Important Consular information and Israeli House events will also be featured. We will send you an email right after the launch takes place and include a link for easy access.
We hope you like our new look! |
