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 | Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual Weekly Update as of 1/12/21 - Special Guest Marcelo Marianoff!!!
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.
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- Announcements/Personals Etc.
- Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local)
- Summary of Selected Upcoming Israeli Dance Events
- Dance Taught on 12/24/20
- Guide To: Chicagoisraelidancing.com, Beth Emet, Contacts
- Logging In Security Arrangements for CID-Virtual
- January 16, 2021 - La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME With Denis Grutcki
- Zachor Holocaust Memory Project (courtesy of Jerry Kaye)
- March 13-14 2021 Israeli Folk Dance Festival of Boston
- What You Need to Know About This Week's Session
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| Announcements/Personals, Etc.
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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 excited to welcome special guest from Argentina, Marcelo Marianoff. He is wonderful. You are not going to want to miss him!!! (see below)
Please save the dates for Machol Merkaz October 7-10, 2021 featuring Dror Davidi, Elad Shtamer and Eran Bitton!!! It is going to happen. Stay tuned for more info at: www.macholmerkaz.com
So many things to share with you! 😊😊😊😊
I think I better tell you what's here:
- The Plan
- Last Week (and recordings)
- The Usual Stuff
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THE PLAN
7:00PM: Penny Starts off with a half hour of beginners/classics.
7:30PM: Sets from Ariane (all the way from France!), and Rina R
8PM+: Teaching and a set by MARCELO!!! 
Here is your homework. Kol Ma Shetirtze(teaching/dance) Sharon Elkaslassy Demo
Followed by sets from other CID team members/guest: Barb, Penny, Nina, Stuart, Ilan and Gabi (all the way from Israel!!!).
Finishing around 11:30PM
Team members on LOA this week: Sarah, Deb, Mayla, Aaron, and Latishya. Looking forward to your returns!
See you soon, Phil
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LAST WEEK (AND RECORDINGS)
I guess I should be used to this by now, but last week was yet another wonderful session. There were a number of highlights, but certainly one of them was the segment featuring our young friend, Marina from Brazil. (go about 56 minutes in to find this segment.)
Here are the recordings from January 7th:
Speaker View
Gallery View
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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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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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Be safe
L'shalom
Phil
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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 so much to Marina for filling in at the last minute!
- Refua Shlema to Sarah, who we hope will be with us next week.
- Refua Shlema to Donald and Yoram. And quickly!
- 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 Direct Paypal Link or Zelle - philip_b_moss@hotmail.com
- Check out the Dance Events section on chicagoisraelidancing.com to see various updates including the latest cancellations. 😥😥😥
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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
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| Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local)
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The Tuesday night session under the leadership of Penny Brichta has expanded to 3 segments. Starting at 6:30, Penny teaches Beginner Basics, aimed at newer dancers and those who want more instruction. The goal is for dancers to more easily transition to Beginners and More which runs from 7-8. During Beginners and More, Penny teaches as well as calls steps from dances previously introduced in the session. From 8 until 9, the Chicago Virtual Local Team takes over with one teach of a more advanced dance followed by dancing led by the local team.
Link for all sessions: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 834 2711 4296 Passcode: Mayim
Thanks! Penny
Please spread the word!
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| Summary of Selected Upcoming Israeli Dance Events
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| Dances Taught on 12/24/20 - Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual
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Shemesh - Shari Moreno - circle video
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| Guide To Chicagoisraelidancing.com, Beth Emet, Contacts
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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:
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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| Logging In Security Arrangements for CID-Virtual
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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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| January 16, 2021 - La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME With Denis Grutcki
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Join us on Saturday January 16 for the first episode of Riku meshuGAME! Phil will be judging how Denis & I dance while facing some challenges, or just totally mishigene ideas 🤔🤣 I need you in the ZOOM to convince him to select the right winner! Of course, you can always watch, dance & laugh through Facebook too.
Este sabado a las 3 venganse al zoom a divertirse un rato! 🤔🤣 Se larga el primer episodio de MeshuGame! Denis y yo estaremos tratando de bailar rikudim mientras seguimos unas consignas un poco locas! Menos mal que Phil va a poner un poco de cordura.... |
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| Zachor - The Holocaust Memory Project
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posting this on behalf of Jerry Kaye...
Zachor: The Holocaust Memory Project's focus is to create a photographic traveling exhibit available to organizations and institutions with an interest in exploring the history of the Holocaust and transforming the future by combating hatred and prejudice wherever it may arise.
As Jewish photographers, we are creating a visual representation of those whose history will not survive many generations, as a way of giving back to the Jewish Community. We believe that it is important to lay this down for the future to be shared with coming generations and that these portraits can be a powerful instrument to carry yesterday to tomorrow.
Zachor: The Holocaust Memory Project, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
The project is staffed 100% by volunteers.
Zachorproject.org
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| March 13-14 2021 - Israeli Folk Dance Festival of Boston
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Dear members of the Rikud community,
As you have probably guessed, the 2021 Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston will not happen in its normal format this year. However, we plan to host events on Festival weekend (Saturday night March 13th and Sunday afternoon March 14th 2021) and are excited to invite you to participate in a virtual performance on Saturday evening! You can join us from anywhere and dance in as many pieces as appropriate.
Here's how it will work: choreographers from years past are reviving pieces for 3 different age groups:
Kid and Loving Adult - Siba LeMesiba choreographed by Nomie Bental and Eliana Wachs-Cashman
Elementary/Middle School - LaUf choreographed by Ellen Berkowitz
High School - Adults - Hora Meshulevet choreographed by Alexis Maharam
How do you participate?
- Fill out this form to let us know you'd like to participate and in which dances you'd like to dance.
- The choreographer will reach out to you with teaching videos for your chosen piece, and will let you know about the Zoom rehearsal schedule.
- You'll learn the dance from the teaching videos and Zoom rehearsals. Then you'll record yourself dancing the piece. We'll provide instructions later about how to send your video in for a video editor to create a whole "performance".
- Deadlines for sending your video will be around January 20th for the first half of the piece and February 10th for the end. You will receive final details after you sign up
Confused?
See here for an example of the end product.
You must sign up by January 5th, 2021 in order to participate so please fill out this form ASAP and tell all your friends to dance with us as well!! Anyone can dance - wherever they are in the world. We look forward to dancing with you!!
Other things are cooking for Festival weekend so save the date and stay tuned by following us on Facebook, visiting our website (bostonfestival.org), and watching your inbox!
We can't wait to dance with you,
The Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston Coordinating Committee, Nomie Bental, and Ellen Berkowitz
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| What You Need to Know About This Week's Session
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What you Need to Know About This Week's Virtual Session (1/14/21)
LOGGING IN
NEW SECURITY MEASURES: Please update to the latest version of Zoom.
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
THE PLAN
7:00PM: Penny Starts off with a half hour of beginners/classics.
7:30PM: Sets from Ariane (all the way from France!), and Rina R
8PM+: Teaching and a set by MARCELO!!! Here is your homework. Kol Ma Shetirtze(teaching/dance) Sharon Elkaslassy Demo
Followed by sets from other CID team members/guest: Barb, Penny, Nina, Stuart, Ilan and Gabi (all the way from Israel!!!).
Finishing around 11:30PM
Team members on LOA this week: Sarah, Deb, Mayla, Aaron, and Latishya. Looking forward to your returns!
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, look above 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 Direct Paypal Link or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo (PhilipBMoss)
ORDERING OUR WAY COOL CID-VIRTUAL T-SHIRTS - 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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