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Gathering May 2012
Apr 23 2012
1) Adults partake of the Purim spirit at the Israeli Cultural Center’s (MATI) annual holiday party, held March 10 at the Milken JCC in West Hills. Photo by Eitan Bino
2) Fallen Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon’s widow, Rona, made her first visit to Ilan Ramon Day School on March 26, touring the science and technology labs inspired by her late husband. Here she poses with U.S. astronaut Garrett Reisman, head of school Yuri Hronsky and Hebrew-Judaic director Rivka Ben Daniel. Photo by Julie Gelfand
3) Sycamore leaves fill the air on a Passover-themed family hike, organized by MATI, the Israeli Cultural Center. The March 24 trek explored Temescal Canyon Park’s oak- and sycamore-filled canyons, spectacular views and waterfalls. Photo by Eitan Bino
4) An Israeli cow and her friend teach public school students about Israel in Keshet Chaim’s “The Adventures of Mealk and Chani,” staged at Sherman Oaks Elementary School on March 26 as part of an educational residency program. Photo by Randy Bellous
5) Despite the downpour, the community turned out in great spirits and raised more than $140,000 on March 25 for the Friendship Walk, an annual fundraiser to support Chabad-funded programs for children with special needs. Photo by Stanley Chang
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