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Chicago Israeli Dancing
CID Virtual As Of 4/20/21 Weekly Update
With Special Guest Marina Serwaczak
7PM Central Time Start.  
Zoom Link or ID: 867 8010 0439  PSWD = 376030

What an amazing Yom Ha'atzma'ut celebration we had last week!  Wonderful leaders and participants from all over the place.  But certainly one of the highlights was a guest appearance by Yisrael and Michelle Yakovee.  They were great and we were so honored to have them.
 
 
 
CID OUTSIDE - We are beginning to see more and more things opening up here in Chicago and around the country. We started dancing physically together outside last week!!!  It was truly amazing and so well received. Enjoy these video snippets to get a tiny sense of the experience.  CID Outside - Video 1  CID - Outside Video 2  CID - Outside Video 3 (some find this last one to be remarkable for some reason but I am not sure why 😂😂😂) AND HERE IS THE "SURVIVORS PICTURE"
 
 
DANCING OUTSIDE AND IN PERSON SESSION 2 ON SUNDAY APRIL 25TH!!!

We have the positive news that you have been "dying to hear." 😀 With huge thanks to Iris and David Jacobson, we will dance again in the parking lot of Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie on Sunday, April 25 from 3-5PM.  8851 SKOKIE BOULEVARD SKOKIE, ILLINOIS 60077.  Waze Link
 
David is making this venue available at no charge, for which we are so very grateful.  If you would like to make a contribution in his honor, here is his recommended charity. http://www.gomlefund.org/
 
KEEPING US ALL SAFE
As has been the plan all along, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED both for dancing and hanging around.  Bring your own chair.  Bring your own water.  Bring layers (although the latest forecast sounds promising).  Bring shoes that will give you cushioning and not too much traction.  There will be bathroom access but please don't plan on hanging out in the building.
 
BTW, vaccinations will not be required, but are of course preferable.  Masks and distancing are required (in case you didn't hear me the first time 😀).  Hugging will be permitted by hopefully vaccinated/consenting adults.  ❤   But we will be distancing when we dance.  Please make sure that you "dance defensively."
 
Also, by attending this session, you are expressly agreeing to hold harmless Chicago Jewish Funerals and their staff, Penny Brichta and Phil Moss for any damages due to injury or illness that might result from your participation.
 
FEES
While I will not be charging a fixed amount, I will leave a box on my table so you can pay what you want.  Or you can use: Direct PayPal Link or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo (PhilipBMoss - phone last 4: 8669)
 
PROGRAM/REQUESTS
My plan is to focus mostly on our pre-pandemic circle/lines repertoire.  I will sprinkle in some of the hits from this past year too.  If you have requests, please use the Request Web Page Link to submit them.  (but wait until after our Thursday session before you enter Sunday requests please)
 
COMMUNICATIONS
Please make sure to watch our Chicago Israeli Dancing FB group, but especially make sure to join/watch our WhatsApp group Chicago Israeli Dancing  (Invitation to CID WhatsApp Group) for any last minute communications (including cancellation should the need arise).  Please spread the word.
 
FUTURE SESSIONS
We will take this week to week and see how things go.  If it is successful, let's plan on doing this next week too, same time same place.
 
Again Jacobsons, thanks so much!
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday in person!!!
 
Phil and Penny
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By the way, I am going to start to use our WhatsApp Group, Chicago Israeli Dancing, more frequently - especially for time-critical communications.  As an example, if we are able to dance outside, I will post the info there and will provide updates as needed.  Chicago folks especially, I strongly encourage you to join the group.  Of course, if you are not on WhatsApp yet, this is a prerequisite for joining the group.  Once you are on WhatsApp, here is your invitation to join the group WhatsApp Invitation

 
This Thursday's session promises to be wonderful as usual.  Not only will we have most of the CID regulars, but we are luck enough to have Marina, rock star phenom for Brasil (look for her after 8:15PM Chicago time).  And we will have two very nice dances taught.  The first will be the new hot dance Resisim which yours truly predicted weeks ago would take the Israeli dance world byt storm.  So join Rina R for the teach some time after 7:45PM,  Here is your homework:   Resisim
Later, Stuart will present a lovely dance by Dudu Barzilay and Yitzik Ben-Dahan called Nedivim from 2011 that we missed in Chicago. This will follow Marina's set.   Nedivim

Of course, please join us for at 7PM Central for Penny's Beginners/Oldies set.  Following will be our fantastic friend from Paris, Ariane (who always deserves a special mention).  And then the rest of the team as shown in the pictures below. 

 
 
We are thrilled to with our new logo, courtesy of the amazing Carol!  We love it and it is already making a big splash.  There is a lot going on there in this deceptively simple looking design.  Carol, thanks so much.  ❤❤❤
 
 
Speaking of the amazing Carol, she has relaunched the campaign for those who would like to order one.  
Order Here
 
 
 
If you feel like helping to support this endeavor financially, you can use PayPal Direct Paypal Link or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo (PhilipBMoss - phone last 4: 8669)
 
Looking forward to seeing you all this week.
 
In this issue:
  • The Plan
  • Last Week 4/15 (and recordings)
  • Personals/Shout Outs
  • Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local)
  • Machol Merkaz
  • Publicizing Your Dance Events on chicagoisraelidancing.com
  • Report on La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME Episode 3
  • April 24 - La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME Episode 4 With Tamir Scherzer!!!
  • May 1, 2021 - Kochavim and Yad Beyad Zoom Camp
  • Ilai's Harkalive
Be safe,
Phil
The Plan
7PM - Penny starts off with a half hour of beginners/classics.
7:30 - Sets led by Ariane, Rina R, Marina, Stuart, Denis, Penny, Sarah, Ilan and Mayla
 
 


Finishing around 11:30PM

Team members on LOA this week: Nina, Gabi, Barb, Latishya, Aaron and Deb.  Looking forward to your returns!
 
 
 
This Week's Teachers:
Gabi
 
Penny
Mayla
 
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Last Week April 15 (and recordings)

What an amazing Yom Ha'atzma'ut celebration we had last week!  Wonderful leaders and participants from all over the place.  But certainly one of the highlights was a guest appearance by Yisrael and Michelle Yakovee.  They were great and we were so honored to have them.  Go about 57:30 in to find their segment of his dances.  Kol Hakavod.


Speaker View
Gallery View

 
Five weeks ago we had an unbelievable celebration of our zoom anniversary. Yay team 😁😁
Go about 30 minutes in to find Ariane's teaching of Ilai Szpiezacks's Lecha Dodi.  Speaker View  Gallery View
 
Marina
Sarah
Denis
Rina R
 
Personals/Shout Outs
 
Big thanks to Yisrael and Michelle Yakovee for dancing with us last week.  You guys totally rocked!

 
Big thanks to Denis, Lucas and Bruno  for being a part of last week's Brazilian Invasion!
 
 
Big thanks to Rachael and Ben for this little guy: ❤❤❤
 
 
Congrats to Orly for kicking butt in Episode 3 of La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME.  Look for Episode 4 on April 24!
Episode 3 Speaker View   
Episode 3 Gallery View 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stuart
Ilan
Ariane

Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local)
 
 
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! 
 
 
Machol Merkaz
 SAVE THE DATE!!!  STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS AT: MACHOLMERKAZ.COM
 
 
 
Publicizing Your Israeli Dance Events on chicagoisraelidancing.com
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, in the adverts section too, this just in from the Twin Cities:
 
Israeli dance Zoom session with Shira Schwartz, from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. We dance on Sundays from 6:00 - 8:30 Central. All are welcome!  Shira will teach/review one or two dances for the first half hour. Then, starting about 6:30, we just play the music and dance till the end.  Here is the linkzoom link
Meeting ID: 831 0590 8998 Passcode: MNRoked
 
We also have a partners session on Saturdays from 5:30 - 6:45 Central. Here is the link for that session: 
zoom link  Meeting ID: 827 0817 0860 Passcode: MNZugot
  
Look for new updates from Cleveland and Denver too.
 
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.  And find other goodies there too!
April 24 - La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGame Episode 4 With Tamir Scherzer!!!
 More to come, but the access information is the same as below.  It will start at noon Chicago time.  You don't want to miss this.  Guaranteed to bring many smiles and much laughter.  😁😂
Report on La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME Episode 3
Congratulations to La Mona Myr and Orly on a hysterical Episode 3.  The official results are in.  Orly kicked butt and has qualified to return for the Challenge of the Champions (whenever that happens)!!! 😁👍😁  Look for Episode 4 on April 24!
 
 
May 1, 2021 - Kochavim and Yad Beyad Zoom Camp
 
 
Kochavim Yad Beyad registration: http://bit.ly/KYbYRegistration
Kochavim Yad Beyad swag: https://www.bonfire.com/kochavim-yad-beyad/

Ilai's Harkalive
 
 
HARKALIVE is an international community of Israeli Dancing (and soon other dance styles!) with live and on-demand classes on a subscription model.
 
The platform is like a kind of Netflix but for dance. All members of Harkalive can join any of the weekly live sessions and have access to a library of over 40 hours of on-demand content including:
  • Past sessions recordings 
  • Playlists, music, and videos of new dances
  • Interviews with other choreographers
  • Community Whatsapp group
  • Special events 
Here is the link to the websitehttps://harkalive.com
 
Live sessions are Mondays at 6.30 pm (Eastern time) General Level with Marina Halsman, Wednesdays at 2:30 pm (Eastern time) General level with Ilai Szpiezak, and Thursdays at 3:00 pm (Eastern time) Beginners with Ilai Szpiezak. 
 
The idea is that if someone signs up, they can join any classes they want without spending anything more and we are able to support teachers to work while dancers can enjoy great dancing. 
 
Dance should be available to everyone regardless of the location, level, and schedule and have the possibility to enjoy a great new way of dancing together.
 
Thanks!
Website | Facebook 
 
 
 
 
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