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Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual Weekly Update 10/28/20 - Special Guest Ariane Butel

zoom link Or Meeting ID: 898 8860 6377  PSWD = 376030

Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual Weekly Update 10/28/20

Special Guest Ariane Butel

Open to all and led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, Chicago's (and one of the nation's) longest running Israeli dance group meets Thursday nights (except for holidays) WHEN THERE IS NO PANDEMIC at the Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster, Evanston IL.
 
(The following applies to our session when we are physically together again)
 
Teaching - 7:30 Beginners/Repertoire; 8:15-9 General; 9-11:30 Requests
 
NOTE: PENNY HAD BEEN LEADING A BEGINNER'S MINI COURSE.  IT WILL RESUME WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DANCE TOGETHER AGAIN FACE-TO-FACE!
 
Cost: $10 (unless special occasion)
Info: Philip_B_Moss@hotmail.com  847.274.1809
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chicagoisraelidancing/
 
Machol Merkaz 2020 -  October 22-25!!!  We'll let you know when registration is open.
 
 
In This Issue
  • Announcements/Personals Etc.
  • Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local) 
  •  Virtual Camp Nirkoda Bamerkaz 2020/ Worldwide Marathon 2!
  • Summary of Selected Upcoming Israeli Dance Events
  • Dances Taught on 10/15/20
  • Guide To: Chicagoisraelidancing.com, Beth Emet, Contact Groups
  • Logging In Security Arrangements for CID-Virtual
Announcements/Personals, Etc.

 
David Karger's Request App  (enter your requests now for this week's session!!)
 
(see below for our new security arrangements the article at the bottom before logging in to CID-Virtual)
 
zoom link Or if you log in from the app, Meeting ID: 898 8860 6377  PSWD = 376030
 
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Hey everyone!
 
So many things to share with you!  😊😊😊😊  Well, Nirkoda Bamerkaz/ Worldwide Marathon 2 is now in the books.  And what a fabulous experience it was.  But don't just take my word for it.  Take a look at these recording to get an idea!
 
Nirkoda Bamerkaz Friday 10/23 Erev Shabbat Session
 
Marathon 2 Recordings:

 
Well actually, lets start with the night before, Nirkoda Bamerkaz Erev Shabbat recording

And then, let me thank some of the people who made this whole weekend happen:

Aaron Alpert, co-director
-  Larry Denenberg, master logistician,         technologist and consultant

-  Carol Neiger, graphic artist extraordinaire

-  Elad Shtamer and Michael Barzilay, my go to      guys from our Nirkoda Bamerkaz Team

-  Martin Imber, cohost from Australia

-  Stuart Meyer, technologist and dance leader from Cleveland
David Karger, Request App
-  All the dance leaders, assistants, scribes.
-  The dancers!
 
Recording 7
Go here for the latest Marathon 2 info: Marathon 2.  But have a look at the team!  OMG!


 
 
Here are two interviews about Marathon 2 that I did with Michael Mero of CIOFF Israel, one in HEBREW and the other in ENGLISH.
 
 
Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Global)
 
This week, at 7:00PM Central time, Penny will lead her always popular set of beginner/classic dances.  And then around , 7:30 we are yet again honored to have Ariane back with us to lead a set.  And then, excellent business as usual from the rest of the CID Project Team.
 
 

 
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YOAV ASHRIEL Z"L

 
 
I hope that you have heard by now that we lost one of the giants of Israeli dancing, Yoav Ashriel z"l.  He contributed numerous dances to our repertoire throughout the years, Erev Ba perhaps the most famous.  He also ran the choreographer workshops for years at which new dances were introduced.  And with his wife Mira z"l, he mentored generations of leaders and choreographers.  He will be missed.  In his honor, during the Marathon, CIOFF presented a tribute to Yoav.  Check it out in recording 7 (see above) Go to this link to see Yoav Ashriel's Dances
 
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Chicago Israeli Dancing – Virtual Has Added A Night!
 
During this time while we can’t dance together physically, we have opened up an additional weekly session.  It is called Chicago Israeli Dancing – Virtual (Local) under the direction of Penny Brichta.  It runs from 7-9PM Central time.  Penny has moved her highly successful Israeli Dance Beginner’s Virtual class from Wednesday nights to Tuesdays.  From 7-8PM, Penny will continue to run her Beginner’s class which is focused on easier dances and beginner level teaching.  Starting at 8PM there will be segments led by local Israeli dance leaders.  Included in the session will be the teaching of one intermediate/advanced dance, with an emphasis on the Chicago repertoire.   (new flyer  below).  Thanks and Kol Hakavod Penny for your leadership and all that you do for Chicago Israeli Dancing!
 
Meanwhile, Chicago Israeli Dancing – Virtual (Global) will continue on Thursday nights under the direction of Phil Moss.  The times will remain the same, (7PM-11:30PM Central), and we will continue to start off with a segment led by Penny that will include many of the dances she has been teaching in her Beginner’s session.  And we will continue to feature segments run by Chicago leaders, as well as markidim/markidot from across the US and from various places around the world.  The excitement continues with participants from all over!!!
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MARATHON 2 T-SHIRTS
Right now, you can order your Marathon 2 T-Shirt (proceeds benefit the World Health Organization.  WE HAVE ALREADY DONATED $600, THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS NEW SHIRT!!!). It takes about 2 weeks after a campaign closes  to receive deliveries in the US.  Deliveries to outside the US take longer.  The current campaign will end soon.  You may receive your shirt in time for the marathon.  Regardless though, you will have a nice memento.

With thanks to the amazing Carol Neiger, and with help from Ophir and Aaron, here is the shirt (front and back), followed by the ordering information.


 
 
 
 
These wonderful shirts are available in a number of styles, sizes and colors.  Order Here
 
Courtesy of David Karger, We Are Trying Out A New Request App
 
First, let me thank Larry Denenberg for all the work he did with his request app.  It worked well and it was very helpful.  Kol Hakavod, Larry.
 
Now, Chicago Israeli Dancing is piloting a new app for making Israeli Dance requests, courtesy of David Karger You don't need to download anything.  All you have to do is follow the link below.  Go ahead and enter your requests for this week's October29th session. We will try to incorporate some into this week's playlist.

It would help us if you would enter your requests a couple of days before the session, but we'll be monitoring them all the time.  Here is the link:  David Karger's Request App
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Program To Honor Yonatan Karmon z"l

Hey all, a few weeks ago at CID-Virtual, in conjunction with preparations for this program we made: Haro'a Haktana - Danced at CID - Virtual on 7/2

The program was simply wonderful!  Kol Hakavod to all who were involved in it.  Here is the video that was prepared for the occasion:
Yonatan Karmon z"l Memorial Program 
 
If you go about 14 minutes from the end, you will see the segment with our 15 seconds of fame.  But I strongly encourage you to watch the whole thing.  Simply wonderful.  And when the Zoom recording is available, I will share it here.
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Origins Of Israeli Dance - The Yemenite Step

If you haven't yet seen this 10 minute video by Shmulik Gov-Ari, I strongly encourage you to check it out.  He did a great job and it is very informative.  Shmulik Video
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Looking forward to seeing you all Thursday night.
Be safe
L'shalom
Phil
 
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At Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual, you'll have noticed greater participation from Chicago leaders.  We'll still have a great mix of dances as chosen by all our national and international leaders, but more of the dances will be known to those who dance with us in Chicago.  Penny will continue to lead classic/beginner dances starting at 7PM Central time.  Oldies will be sprinkled throughout the program, rather than in a dedicated set. 
 
This week's shout outs: To all of you.  Wishing you health and safety!
  • I cannot ever say it enough.  Huge thanks to all the leaders (and participants) who make Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual so wonderful and special each week! Kol Hakavod!!!
  • Thanks to all the leaders who participated in Marathon 2 and all the people who helped behind the scenes!
  • Thanks to Hillary for the cool "We're All In This Together" graphic!
  • Congrats to Rachael and Ben Moss on the birth of their son, Jay Henry Moss, who received his Hebrew name, Simcha Chayim Ben Benyamin Mordechai Ve'Rachel, Grandma Sue and Grampa Phil, along with all the relatives and friends are overjoyed!  And even more so now that we have gotten the chance to spend quality time with the little fellow!  What cutie this guys is.  We are back home but the three weeks flew by!
  •  To all those who have made financial contributions to this CID  Virtual project, thank you very much.  So appreciated (Those of you who would like to contribute may do so by sending to: Venmo (PHILIPBMOSS) or Paypal or Zelle - philip_b_moss@hotmail.com
     
    Check out Selected Dance Events section on chicagoisraelidancing.com to see various updates including the latest cancellations.  😥😥😥
 
What you Need to Know About This Week's Virtual Session (10/15/20)
 
LOGGING IN
PLEASE SEE THE INFO AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS NEWSLETTER
 
 
THE PLAN
Here's the plan/schedule/hope:
 
7:00PM:    Classic/Beginner Israeli dances presented by Penny 
 
7:30PM:    Guest appearance by Ariane Butel.  Segments led by the CID - Virtual team!  Included are: Rina R, Stuart, Nina, Sarah, Deb, Penny, Gabi/Mayla, Aaron and Latishya.

We'll continue until 11:30 or so.

 
 
THE EXPERIENCE
We'll take schmooze breaks between segments.  And we'll also try getting to requests as well.
A few reminders:
  • mute yourself when you are not talking. 
  • open the chat window as soon as you get in the room so you can reach out publicly and/or privately. And enable yourself for closed captioning.  We post the dances being played both in CC and the chat...
  • please please please open your video if at all possible.  So much of this whole endeavor is about community and being togethe Even if you don't dance, it is way better when we can all see each other.
LOGIN PROBLEMS
If you can't log in, go to the end of this post to see my approach to communicating with everyone.
 
HELPING FINANCIALLY
If you feel like making a financial contribution to help support this endeavor, you can use PayPal or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo (PhilipBMoss)
 
ORDERING OUR WAY COOL CID-VIRTUAL T-SHIRTS PICTURED BELOW
Order T-shirts Here
 
On behalf of our entire team, thanks so much for participating and being part of our virtual community at this time.
Be Safe,
Phil Moss
 
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HOW I DO MY COMMUNICATIONS WITH YOU ALL
 
When there is plenty of time, I send you newsletters through this mynewsletterbuilder.com.  And I update this website, 
Chicagoisraelidancing.com
 
My fastest and easiest (and INTERACTIVE) way to communicate is via our Facebook group, Chicago Israeli Folk Dancing.
 
And also, for brief text messages, I use our WhatsApp group. (If you want to be added, please send me a message on WhatsApp to 3125198669.)
 
So please keep these tools in mind when you look for information from me.  To reach me, please use my email address or my cell (located in the flyer at the top of the newsletter.)
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Find Out How To Order The 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon (1) Commemorative T-Shirt!
 
Order Your T-Shirt Here Using This Link!



Hello Israeli Dancers from around the world!  What a thrill it was to dance with you during the first ever 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon, which was held on April 13-14, 2020. Thank you for being part of this global community.  And thanks to those of you who made contributions to the charities selected by the marathon leaders.

As a charitable follow-on, and for some additional fun, we are very pleased to offer you this opportunity to order the 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon t-shirt.  With your purchase, not only will you be getting a nice keepsake, you will also be helping the World Health Organization (WHO) as it combats the pandemic.  We’re looking forward to seeing lots of you wearing this shirt in one of the upcoming dance sessions!

These most excellent t-shirts are made-to-order (in your selected size, color, and t-shirt style). It takes between 7 and 14 business days after a campaign closes for shirts to arrive. By the way, Bonfire, our awesome vendor, CAN SHIP INTERNATIONALLY, so be the first one in your village to get this great shirt.

The campaign has reopened.  It will take 7-14 days from the next campaign end date for delivery. 

Please share this message with others. This offer is open to the Worldwide Israeli Dance community, and for anyone who wants to participate in our fundraiser!

(PLEASE NOTE that the proceeds will flow through Machol Merkaz and then be gifted directly to WHO)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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How To Order Our Way Cool T-shirt: Chicago Israeli Dancing - We Dance Virtually Anywhere
 
Be the first one on your block to get yours! (Even if you don’t see anyone on your block.) 😀😀😀
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Courtesy of ‎Carol Lezberg Neiger‎

 
So we plan to keep it going.
And to add some additional fun, as well as to support our camp, Machol Merkaz (which we are praying to be able to conduct starting on October 22), we are very pleased to offer you this opportunity to order our new Chicago Israeli Dancing T-shirt.
 
With your purchase, not only will you be getting a nice keepsake, you will also be helping people to participate in our great camp, whenever we will be able to conduct it. (You can be sure that the need for scholarship assistance will jump dramatically this year.) In addition, we’re looking forward to seeing lots of you wearing this shirt in one of our upcoming dance sessions!
 
These t-shirts are made-to-order (in your selected size, color, and t-shirt style). It takes between 7 and 14 business days after a campaign closes for shirts to arrive.The campaign has reopened.  You will receive your shirt  7-14 days from the end of the current campaign. 
 
Please share this message with others. This offer is open to the world-wide Israeli Dance community who we now welcome as members of Chicago Israeli Dancing – Virtual. 📷
 
Thanks in advance and stay safe.
Phil Moss and Penny Brichta (session leaders), Carol Neiger (Marketing Director
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Hey fellow dance organizers, if you would like me to publicize your Israeli dance events on my website, it would be my pleasure. Send me a jpg and the details. Milwaukee, St. Louis, Indianapolis, etc?  Go for it!
 
As an example, this just in from the Twin Cities:
 
Israeli dance Zoom session with Shira Schwartz, from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. We dance on Sundays from 6:30 - 8:30 Central. All are welcome!

We will start with some easier/classic dances. Then Shira, this week, will teach. After that's done (about 7:00), we just play the music and dance till the end.


Here is the Zoom info (no password needed): Twin Cities Sunday Night Zoom
 
And please check out this link to the Adverts section on chicagoisraelidancing.com  Aura Levin Lipski has a new place for you to post information about your business.
 
Looking forward to another great week!  CYA on the dance floor.
 
Phil
  
 
Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local)

 
 
Save the Dates For Virtual Camp Nirkoda Bamerkaz 2020/ Worldwide Marathon 2!
 
OCTOBER 23-25, 2020 (updates to graphics and websites to follow)  WWW.macholmerkaz.com
 
 
Ok, it is official.  Please save the date for Machol Merkaz/Nirkoda Bakerem 2020 - Virtual/ Worldwide Israeli 24 Hour Dance Marathon 2!  ❤❤❤   I am very sorry to say that both Machol Merkaz 2020 and Nirkoda Bakerem Physical have been cancelled. 😢😢

 
BUT THE GREAT NEWS is that we are joining forces to present a joint virtual camp, NIRKODA BAMERKAZ that will start on Friday, October 23.  We are so excited to be working together!!!  There may be some camp programming on Saturday morning, October 24 as well.  But for sure, our staffs from Israel, as well as other leaders from all over the world will combine to present you with Marathon 2.  Please plan on joining the marathon on October 24th-25th (starting at noon Chicago time).  Go to the 24 Hour Global Marathon page on this website for the latest available information.  chicagoisraelidancing.com/marathon.html
 
NIRKODA BAMERKAZ
It will begin on Friday Night October 23 2020.  We will start with Kabbalat Shabbat at 7PM US Central time, LED BY THE RABBIS DANNY AND SUSAN LANDAU MOSS!!!  PLEASE WEAR WHITE. 

 
Following services, we will enjoy a virtual Shabbos Dinner and share (with real food and drink provided by you).  We invite you to share your family's Shabbat tradition with our dance family.  As we have dinner together on Zoom, we are asking for volunteers to take 4 minutes each to share a favorite recipe, favorite recipe, homemade decoration etc. family tradition.  (to participate, please email aaron@nirkoda.com)

 
Shabbat Shira after that with VICKY RYBKA!!! 

 
We will then proceed to the virtual dance hall for Friday night Harkada, brought to you by the markidim/markidot of Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Global)/Nirkoda Bakerem.  Here is the link for Friday night: Nirkoda Bamerkaz Zoom.  Meeting ID: 896 0700 2191  passcode: 530324

Background

On April 13-14 2020 in the early days of the lockdown, a global community of Israeli dance leaders came together to present the first ever 24 Hour worldwide Israeli dance marathon via Zoom.  It was a tremendous success with more than 1000 dancers participating from all over the word.  At the same time, funds were raised to support local charities chosen by the dance leaders.  The event was sponsored by Machol Merkaz, Chicago Israeli Dancing and Jewishaustralia.com.

Well, here it is, roughly 6 months later and it is still not safe to dance in large numbers indoors, and even outdoors.  So, WE ARE BACK WITH MARATHON 2, this time under the auspices of Camp Nirkoda Bamerkaz (the virtual merger of camps Nirkoda Bakerem and Machol Merkaz).  Camp Nirkoda Bamerkaz will take place on Zoom on October 23 2020  (watch the Machol Merkaz tab here for more info about the camp).  But on Saturday October 24 2020, the Israeli staffs of Nirkoda Bakerem, Machol Merkaz, the Chicago Israeli Dancing (Global) Project Team, and Israeli dance leaders from all over the world will combine to bring you Marathon 2 followed by an After-Party Schmooze!!!

The Plan
Watch this site Marathon 2 for more information as it becomes available.  We'll provide a detailed schedule for the whole 24 hours including the names of the segment leaders as well as links to support their designated charities.  We'll tell you how you can request dances to be played, and more.  BUT...

Right now, you can order your Marathon 2 T-Shirt (proceeds benefit the World Health Organization).  To get yours so that you can wear it during the marathon, please order by September 23.  It takes about 2 weeks after that to receive deliveries in the US.  Deliveries to outside the US take longer.  You can order after September 23rd but you may not receive your shirt before the marathon.

With thanks to the amazing Carol Neiger, and with help from Ophir and Aaron, here is the shirt (front and back), followed by the ordering information.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These wonderful shirts are available in a number of styles, sizes and colors.  Order Here
Summary of Selected Upcoming Israeli Dance Events
 
Check out the SELECTED DANCE EVENTS section of the website for the info.
 
And for a global view:
 
From Aura's Israelidances.com Israeli Dance Camps
 
From Colin Worldwide Israeli Dancing Events
 
 
Dances Taught on 10/8/20 - Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual
Ketze Hayom - Ariane Butel - circle video
 
Guide To Chicagoisraelidancing.com, Beth Emet, Contact Groups
Here is a guide to the site (which I continually update):
  • HOME - announcements, news, and background info 
  • ABOUT - our flyer and the previous week's playlist
  • DANCES TAUGHT - dances taught during the last two weeks, the video reference section for dances that have been taught over time in our session, and dances that have been presented at various camps and workshops
  • MACHOL MERKAZ - special section devoted to our camp of the same name, and the playlists from camp
  • CHICAGO/MIDWEST - info about Israeli dance sessions here and "nearby"
  • DANCE EVENTS - promotional info for miscellaneous upcoming Israeli Dance events
  • ADVERTS (a nod to our British webmaster) - Local/Regional/ Other ads from the community
 
See the home page on the web-site for important information on:
Logging In Security Arrangements for CID-Virtual
our new security arrangements for our Zoom session.  This is information you need for logging in:
 
Effective immediately, we are using a new zoom link, or meeting ID and pswd.  But before you try to enter, please make sure that when you log in, you enter your name and location.  You will be placed in the waiting room, but you will only be admitted if we can verify your identity.
 
With major thanks to Aaron Alpert, if you need help in figuring out how to enter the right information (which you must do before you actually try to join the Zoom), please go to the following link, which he prepared for Zoom Cali.  (But the same principles apply for us.) Zoom Help Doc

 
If you find yourself stuck in the waiting room, you can reach out to Phil via WhatsApp. (info below in the Our WhatsApp Group section)

 
zoom link Or if you log in from the app, Meeting ID: 898 8860 6377  PSWD = 376030
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