Israel @ 60 Events

The State of Israel Celebrates 60 Years of Independence The Ministerial Committee marking 60 years of independence, headed by Minister Ruhama Avraham Balila, has approved the first list of events and projects that will be held and implemented in the 60th year of Israel's independence. Events celebrating Israel at 60 will be held in 2008 and 2009 (Shvat 5768 to Tevet 5769). The 60th Anniversary Administration, headed by Minister Ruhama Avraham Balila, is currently in the process of concluding the programs that will involve collaboration with various Government Ministries and national institutions. The list of projects and events presented below is partial, and will be updated during the year. The professional administration for the events marking 60 years of Israel's independence is initiating, producing and sponsoring events and activities that comply with the following principles: The events and projects shall reflect the Government resolution that Israel's 60th anniversary will center around the "strengthening of Israel's children". The Israel at 60 events shall be designed to reach all the citizens of Israel wherever they may be, and a major proportion of the events shall be held in outlying regions. The events shall showcase Israel's achievements over the 60 years since its founding. The mix of events shall put special emphasis on Holocaust survivors and other sectors of the population. Part of the budget for the Israel at 60 events shall be earmarked for infrastructure projects, that will bear fruit in the coming years. The events and projects to mark 60 years of Israel's independence shall focus on inculcating educational, cultural and artistic values among the youth. Emphasis shall also be placed on strengthening religious tolerance and civic awareness, strengthening the connection with the history of the State of Israel and the Jewish People, and strengthening awareness of nature, heritage, landscape and environmental values. Children’s drawings contest and combination of the drawings in the official calendar / 1/3/08-8/5/08 Children’s drawings competition project more >> Selection of the national bird on Israel’s 60th year of independence / 5.3-4.4.08 Selection of the official national bird of the state of Israel more >> Twin Towns Convention / 9-12.3.08 Every decade, the local authorities in Israel hold a twin town convention. This year, the convention will take place as part of the 60 years to the State of Israel celebrations and 70 years to the Local Authorities Center. more >> Saluting the education system / 26.3.08 IDF soldiers and commanders salute the teachers and pupils of Israel more >> Youth Thinking of Tomorrow Youth competition: envisioning the country's future in a creative work competition more >> Israeli Police Salutes the State of Israel / 8.5.08 A fun family event at the Police Academy at Kiryat Ata more >> In the footsteps of the 1948 combatants Youngsters make their way up to Jerusalem more >> A games project in Eilat / 12.08 Jewish youth from the Diasporas participate in sporting competitions at Eilat more >> Basketball against violence / 29.5.08 Events to celebrate Israeli accomplishments in the field of basketball more >> The State of Israel salutes Olim (new immigrants) soldiers and “lonely soldiers” / 21.8.08 The State of Israel shows its respect and appreciation to new immigrant soldiers who came to Israel on their own in order to join the IDF more >> A salute to veterans who fought against the Nazis / 11.5.08 A special event in respect of the victory over Nazi Germany more >> Bedouin Festival / 8-10.5.08 Cultural and Touristic Bedouin Festival at Rahat more >> Akko Festival / 10.08 The opening ceremony at Akko festival will mark 60 years to the State of Israel and will be carried out with the cooperation of the 60’s headquarters. more >> The violins of hope – the 60’s concert / 24.9.08 The 60’s concert will be held along the Jerusalem walls. more >> Zephath Klezmer Festival opening ceremony / 18.08.08 The Zephath Klezmer Festival marking 60 years to Israel more >> Eilat Jazz Festival / 8.08 Cooperation between the 60’s events headquarters and the Jazz Festival in Eilat. more >> Israel Festival / 7.08 A three day free event at the theater area and an evening saluting 60 years of Israeli cinema. more >> Karmiel Dancing Festival / 22-24.7.08 Children dancing groups from Israel and abroad will participate in the event celebrating 60 years to Israel. more >> Dance Calling on Jerusalem Day / 2.6.08 Dancing at the Kotel (the Wailing Wall) on Jerusalem Day more >> Theaterneto / 22.4.08 An evening dedicated to the Israeli theater, marking 60 years to Israel more >> Six decades six Museums / 16.4.08 and throughout the year Six main museums in Israel will present the artistic accomplishment in Israel during the 60 years of independence. more >> Theater Awards Ceremony / 4.4.08 A ceremony dedicated to sixty years of Israeli theater. more >> Israel salutes to 60 years of environmental activity / 16.9.08 A day dedicated to protecting the environment at Caesarea more >> Security & Defense Cooperation and Export Division / 10.9.08-17.9.08 A presentation of the accomplishments of Israel’s military industry more >> City of the youth in Haifa / 28.8.08 To mark 60 years of independence to the State of Israel. more >> Co-existence Festival / 27.8.08 A festival emphasizing co-existence in Israel more >> 60’s wedding / 19.8.08 The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption initiates a celebration for new immigrants – The 60’s wedding more >> Cohenim blessing at the Kotel (the Western Wall) / 10.08.08 A special event in collaboration with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation more >> Children’s films festival in Haifa / 10.08 An event to mark 60 years of Israeli film making in the field of children’s films more >> Activity as part of the Hebrew book fair / 28.5.08-7.6.08 The Hebrew book fair - under the slogan “We are all the children of the books” more >> The contribution of the holocaust survivors throughout the sixty years of our existence / 28.4.08 Production of an album and putting up an exhibition at Yad Vashem reviewing the contribution of Holocaust survivors more >> Warszawa Ghetto Uprising and Janusz Korczak Walk / 29.4.08 As part of the 60 years to Israel events it has been decided to reenact the walk Yanush Korczak and his children walked from their home to the concentration camp during the holocaust more >> New and Unique playgrounds across Israel / within 5 years Keren Hayesod (United Israel Appeal) establishes new playgrounds for children more >> Soon we will become a song / 7.5.08 Israel’s top artists will participate in the annual remembrance project by Galai Tzahal radio station and “soon we will become a song” network. This year the project will mark 60 years to Israel’s independence. more >> Military bands from 10 countries play for peace in Israel / 8.5.08 Military bands play for peace more >> The State of Israel’s birthday parties / 9.5.08 3 huge birthday parties at Nitzanim beach, Rabin square and Achziv beach more >> Amos 3 Communications Satellite to be launched into space With a giant 60th anniversary logo more >> No child's play A project in memory of the Jewish children murdered in the Holocaust more >> Recognition awards for women For their special contribution to the advancement of children in Israel more >> The Eilat Ink Flag Raising of the biggest national flag in the world to mark the liberation of the town of Eilat more >> Youth Movements at Tel Hai Memorial Ceremony for Joseph Trumpeldor and the heroes of Tel Hai more >> FIRST The international science and technology contest more >> Foot path around the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret Trail) The 60th Anniversary Administration and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) invite you to the Sea of Galilee more >> A traveling display and exhibit of Israel's achievements An experience for the whole family adapted for Israel's 60th anniversary more >> The State of Israel salutes its founders: Holocaust survivors and Illegal Immigrants more >> Lighting up Israel's skies Special display on the eve of Independence Day more >> The IDF solutes Israel Aerobatic, naval and parachute jumping displays more >> Israel's children in the national parks and nature reserves Children in Israel are invited to hike along Israel's outdoor trails more >> The 60th birthday of those born on 5 Iyar 5708 Celebrating the birthday of those born on 5 Iyar 5708 at the President's Residence in Jerusalem more >> Cycling to Jerusalem A national infrastructure project, in collaboration with Keren Kayemeth LeIrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) more >> The International Bible Contest Renewal of the Bible Contest more >> An evening in honor of Ethiopian Olim Israel solutes the Ethiopian Jewish Community more >> Event in honor of the Druse Community Israel solutes the Druse and Circassian Communities more >> Restoration of monuments to the Fallen Remembering the Fallen more >> Independence for All – picnic spots for people with disabilities Establishing picnic spots accessible to people with disabilities more >> The 60’s song A song has been chosen to accompany the formal campaign of the 60’s events. more >> An evening in respect of IDF widows and orphans / a date has not been determined yet A special event honoring widows and orphans of IDF casualties more >> Beach-ball / Summer 08 A beach football tournament at Sironit beach in Natanya more >> An evening in respect of terror attacks casualties and their families / a date has not been determined yet An evening in respect of terror attacks casualties and their families more >> Israeli Arabs / summer of 08 A festival and fun activities at Shfaram more >> The State of Israel solutes its volunteers / summer of 08 As part of the 6o’s events, the State of Israel wishes to express its appreciation and respect of volunteering organizations in Israel. more >> Mass event honoring immigrants from the Soviet Union / summer of 08 Mass event honoring immigrants from the Soviet Union more >> 60 years of fashion / summer 08 Review of Israel’s accomplishments in the field of fashion. more >> Israel Ethnic Festival / summer 08 Street festival in Jerusalem more >> Mass Bar Mitzvah / a date has not been set yet A mass Bar Mitzvah for 600 children from all over Israel in cooperation with Migdal Or Association more >> Theater at detention facilities / a date has not been set yet Plays for youth present at youth detention centers. more >> Cleaning Israel week / a date has not been set yet A week of cleaning Israel during the 60 years of the State of Israel’s existence. more >> The Diaspora path / a date has not been set yet A monumental exhibit displayed across Jerusalem more >> The establishment of a Children’s theater in Jerusalem / during 08 Cooperation with the city council of Jerusalem to establish a children’s theater. more >> Family Activity for the benefit of Sderot and Gaza surroundings residents / a date has not been set yet Special events in a range of topics adapted to family activity for the benefit of sderot, Gaza surroundings and west Negev residents more >>

שיר השישים המטה לציון 60 שנות עצמאות למדינת ישראל באמצעות לשכת הפרסום הממשלתית (לפ"מ) החליטו כי השיר החדש "בת שישים" של סאבלימינל ב... ברוכים הבאים לאתר הרשמי של אירועי השישים. ברוכים הבאים לאתר השישים. אתם מוזמנים להתעדכן באתר ממגוון הפעילויות שיתקיימו ברחבי המדינה בשנת השישים לעצמאותה. בברכת ... אותות הוקרה לנשים בזכות תרומתם המיוחדת לקידום ילדי ישראל לוויין התקשורת עמוס-3 ישוגר לחלל עם לוגו ענק של שנת השישים שיגורו של הלוויין עמוס- 3 ישולב ברצף האירועים לציון שישים שנה למדינה. הלווין ילבש חג ויוצמד אליו לוגו ענק של אירועי שנת ... זה לא משחק ילדים ילדי ישראל אוספים מיליון וחצי גולות לזכר הילדים היהודים שנרצחו בשואה. לוגו 60 שנה למדינה שלט ענק ומואר עם לוגו 60 שנה למדינה. אירועים ילדים מציירים ברכות למדינת ישראל להיות ישראלי בול 60 שנה מידע לציבור קישורים ינואר פברואר מרץ אפריל מאי יוני יולי אוגוסט ספטמבר אוקטובר נובמבר דצמבר 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 א ב ג ד ה ו ש 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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