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CID Live/Virtual Weekly Update as of 8/22/23
See You on 8/24!
NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT
New Covid Protocol (per Beth Emet):
Masks optional. Don't come if you're sick. Vax not required
Machol Merkaz 2023 Registration Is Now Open!
 
Congregation Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL
or in your living room 😁
ID: 885 0558 8583 PSWD = 880668
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NEW FORMAT
Regular readers know that this newsletter is really a combination of "news" and more static info such as ads for camps, dances taught, etc. The new format is organized as follows:
- This Week's Session Plan (Teaching, Mystery Shopper Suggestions)
- Last Week's Zoom Recordings
- Current Events, Personals, Comments
- Dances Taught at Workshops/Camps
- Ads for Machol Merkaz, T-Shirts/Camps/Workshops/Sessions
- Dances Recently Taught at CID
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Covid Update
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Safety Protocols, Cost, Access To Beth Emet, Our Whatsapp
- For IFD Camp/Workshop Directors of the Americas (North, Central, and South)
Hopefully, you will find it easier now to navigate to the information that is most of interest to you. 😊
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QUICK SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT: On behalf of Congregation Beth Emet, please do not leave the outside door(s) propped open ever! That compromises the security system. Also please familiarize yourself with various emergency exits, both on the main floor and in the dance room.
SCENT-FREE ZONE! We have to remind everyone to come "scent free." PLEASE DON'T WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE, HAIR PRODUCTS, ETC. We have people who have severe allergic reactions to those things and it is very important that we look out for everyone in our community.
1. THIS WEEK'S SESSION PLAN: Thursday August 24 at Congregation Beth Emet
7:30 - beginners (if we have them) and repertoire dances led by Penny
8:00 - Jordi: Mami Bali - Sagi Azran - circle
8:30 - Penny: Holechet Itcha - Andre Luis Schorr and Marina Halsman - circle
9:15 - Phil and Penny: Gitara Vekinor - Tamir Shalev - partner
11:00 - ending partners
BTW, here is the partner dance that came in first this year in the Karmiel choreography competition. Gitara Vekinor - Tamir Shalev - partner. We'll learn it ithis week. ❤️
Mystery Shopper (and me) Partner Dances For Thursday!
Emek Sheli
Vals Agur Hazahav
Zman Lechaiyech
Kmo Tzo'ani Im Gitara
Al Ha'ir Afot Yonim
Eifo At
Ad Kama Ahavtich
Lochesh Beleilotaiyich
Yafa Kmo Tamid
Sheinu
Bosem Tzarfati
and here are some circle challenge dances for you:
Halaila Yesh Chagiga
Shmu'ot
Sameichot
Melech Ha'olam
If you have suggestions, please share them in the Chicago Israeli Dancing Whatsapp group or message me privately. 😊
If you have suggestions, please share them in the Chicago Israeli Dancing Whatsapp group or message me privately. 😊
Zoom - We plan to continue to broadcast on zoom as long as people want to join and support us.
If you would like to help support CID Virtual financially, you can use PayPal Direct Paypal Link or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo (Philip_b_moss - phone last 4: 8669). Zoomers, we need your support to keep this going. Thanks so much to those of you who have helped.
2. LAST WEEK'S ZOOM RECORDINGS:
Speaker View
Gallery View
3. CURRENT EVENTS, PERSONALS, COMMENTS:
Looking forward to seeing you all this Thursday. 😊
Be prepared for the possibility of a Brazilian invasion. Just sayin....
It was great to welcome back Penny!!! You were greatly missed.
Thanks to Nehama for demoing Itach Ad Sof Hazman last week. 😊
Thanks to Nina for teaching Holechet Itcha last week.
Wishing our Gvanim friends, both leaders and attendees, a great camp! Congrats to Melu (who some of you will remember from Machol Merkaz a few years back) on becoming a recognized and sought after workshop leader!
Here's a shout out to Jordi, a relatively new member of our circle, who will be teaching a fun dance, Mami Bali, this week. Kol Hakavod Jordi!
And another shout out, this time to Leora and David who joined us last week. We are happy that you are joining the chevre! ❤️
Nina, hope you are having a great time in Maine! Hurry back!!!
Ziva, we can't believe you are leaving us for sooooooooooo long. But have a great time in Israel. Give our best to your husband, Moti and of course to any of our friends you see at dancing in Israel. You hurry back too. For sure in time for my annual surprise birthday party!!!
In other news, registration for Hora Eclipse 2024 will open very soon. See below.
See article 9 below: For IFD Camp/Workshop Directors of the Americas (North, Central, and South)
We did some group photos promoting the Machol Merkaz 2023 shirt. Proceeds support the Scholarship Fund. If you don't have yours yet, look below for ordering info. ❤️
On Thursday 7/13, Penny taught Rikud Mei'a - Gadi Bitton - circle. David then videoed us and I sent a copy to Gadi. Hora Mei'a Danced by Chicago Israeli Dancing. He incorporated videos of this dance from sessions all over the world into a mash-up that was displayed at this year's Karmiel in commemoration of 100 years of Israeli dance. As Penny was at Karmiel this year, it was great fun for her to have our group displayed on the big screen there while she iwas there in person! 😊 Courtesy of Marley, enjoy this rendition from Markid Mike's Tuesday night group in Chevy Chase Maryland. ❤️ Hora Mei'a in Chevy Chase, MD
And Chicago Israeli Dancing actually made it onto the big screen at the Karmiel opening show. Find us at about 1:14 for maybe all of 2 or 3 seconds. But don't blink. 😊 Hora Mei'a at Karmiel 2023 Opening Show
Thanks to Edith Chuartzman for the link!
Speaking of Penny in Israel, we'll leave these up for one more week 😊😊:
  
YOU GO GIRL!!! BTW, all these people have a connection to CID past or present. From 5 countries!
And some more from Penny in Israel:
   
   
If you are interested in last week's playlist or a comprehensive list of dances taught, please go to Chicagoisraelidancing.com
REFU'A SHLEIMA:
Keeping our friend, Larry D, on the refu'a shleima list, and happy to report he is making some progress. Wishing you the easiest and fastest of recoveries. I also want to continue to send best wishes for a speedy and full refu'a shleima to Mindy F! Mindy says she'll come visit sometime. I am very sorry to have to keep Rivka on the list. She is now recovering in a nursing home and would appreciate visitors. Look in the Chicago Israeli Dancing WhatsApp group for contact details (thanks Vered).
Very sorry to have Howard on the list. Wishing him best of luck with surgery scheduled for this week. Refu'a shleima Howard!
We have Mike Century still on the list. Best wishes Mike! And Deb F. for her recent surgery. Oy.
Harriette is still on the list, but it was great to have her with us recently.
Sadly, Dina stays on the list and has a ways to go. She is out of the hospital and we look forward to an appearance soon. Refu'a shleima Dina!
I finally was able to take some people off the list! 😊
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UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY ABOUT IFD
With thanks to Jon S, check this out. Link to Article
IFD article featuring Phil and Penny:
With thanks to Rachelle Gold, you might enjoy reading this article she wrote after interviewing Penny and me. http://chicagojewishhistory.org/media/2202/95931_CJHS_Summer-Quarterly_webVersion.pdf
OUR WEBSITE chicagoisraelidancing.com - I just wanted to call your attention to the site because it contains information that people ask about all the time. Examples include:
- Playlists From Prior Weeks - go to the About/Playlists tab to see last week's playlist as well as what we have danced over many sessions
- Dances Taught - Go to the Dances Taught Tab to find videos of what we taught last week, as well as over a long period of time
- Plans For The Coming Week - go to the Announcements Tab for the most current info and the plan for the week
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See y'all on the dance floor one way or another on Thursday!
Be safe,
Phil
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4. DANCES TAUGHT AT CAMPS/WORKSHOPS:
Dances Taught at Camp Ketzev Latino-Israeli Cancun 2022
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Dances Taught at Rokdim Beharim 2022
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Dances Taught at Machol Merkaz 2022
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Dances Taught At Machol Miami 2022 (courtesy of Ken)
Ze Lo Ba Bekalut (cir) Gadi Bitton
Melech Habrichot (cpl) Gadi Bitton & Dror Davidi
Yamim Levanim (cir) Mali & Moshe
Ad Shehigat (cpl) Gadi Bitton & Ma'ayan Manor
Kmo Pa'am (cpl) Mali & Moshe
Mistovev (cir) Gadi Bitton
Lehabed Baru'ach (cir) Gadi Bitton
La Boheme (cpl) Gadi Bitton
Al Tegali (cpl) Tamar Shabtai
Chananya (cir) Gadi Bitton
Shuv Ani Ve'at (cpl) Gadi Bitton
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Dances Taught At Machol Maryland (courtesy of Ken)
Le'an Lachzor (cir) Michael Barzilai
Charlie (cir) Michael Barzilai & Sharon Elkaslassy
Beyom Shishi (cpl) Dudu Barzilay
Keren Shemesh (cir) Dudu Barzilay
Tipa Tipa (cir) Nurit Melamed
Shir Rechov (cir) Liran Zacharya-Amir
Matos Kachol (cir) Yuval Tabashi
Even Al Even (cir) Michael Barzilai & Ilai Szpiezak
Mala Mala (cir) Dudu Barzilay
Lo Yode'a (cpl) Gadi Bitton
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Dances Taught at Belev Echad 2022 (Vancouver)
Ha’Omnam: Israel Shiker
Kochav Echad: Michael Barzelai
Manigina She Lo Chozerit: Mitch Ginsburgh
Itach Le’Tamid (p): Nona and Avi Malki
Yeled Aba Ve’Ima: Dudu Barzelai and Smadar Assor
Matanot Hachayim: Rafi Ziv
Mi lo Yavo: Michael Barzelai
Shemesh Tikanes: Dror Davidi and Gadi Bitton
Mucara Walk: Line Dance
Something In The Water: Line Dance
Dances Taught At HoraLand 2022 (Amsterdam)
Dances Taught At Camp Yad Beyad 2022
with Michael Barzelai, Tamir Shalev and Mitch Ginsburgh
Oren Ashkenazi's Tribute to Daughter Oryana z"l
Check out this beautiful new dance: Shirat Oryana
Also, please be aware that the family has set up a Gofundme to help them with the significant financial burdens they are experiencing:
Go Fund Me For The Ashkenazi Family
A Bit Of Fun
Enjoy this fun recording of one of our regular dances,
Matanot Ktanot: Danny Maseng & Soul On Fire
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Dances Taught Nirkoda Bakerem 2022
(courtesy of Aaron)
Yaron Carmel and Ohad Atia taught nine dances at Nirkoda Ba'Kerem this weekend. Here is a list of those dances, with links below to download from Google Drive or watch on YouTube.
Al Ha'safsal, circle - Michael Barzelai
Derech Chadasha, circle - Ohad Atia
Ha'yachtzan Shel Ha'medina, circle - Ohad Atia
Lama Zeh Magia Li, circle - Ohad Atia
Le'Chayim, circle, Tamir Scherzer and Noam Ben LuLu
Ma Nizkarta Bi, partner, Ohad Atia
Melech Ha'brichot, partner, Gadi Bitton and Dror Davidi,
Sheyavo Aleinu, partner, Ohad Atia
Yafe Lecha Sameach, partner, Shlomo Maman
Download music and video files from Google Drive Music
Watch videos on YouTube - Videos
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Dances Taught At Machol Pura Vida (courtesy of Jan)
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Dances Taught At Kochavim
2023
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Dances Taught At Camp Yad Beyad 2023
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Dances Taught At Machol Europa 2023
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Dances Taught at Gvanim '22
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courtesy of Ken Avner...
Olam Yafe Vechadash - Chen Shporen
Osa Li T'ayom - Dudu Barzilay
Hey (cpl) - Rafi Ziv
Nashlim Et Hakol - Yaron Ben Simchon
Beyom Shishi (cpl) - Dudu Barzilay
What a Feeling (line) - Chen Shporen
Tfilat Michal (cpl) - Moshe Eskayo
Debka Druz - Vicki Cohen
Yasmin - Shalom Amar
Misgav - Shlomo Maman
Sheket - Elad Shtamer
Sachbi - Rafi Ziv
Baderech Leveitech - Elad Shtamer
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Dances Taught At Camp Li-Am 2022
(courtesy of Ken)
Ktana - cir - Rafi Ziv
Hane'urim Ha'avudim - cpl - Rafi Ziv
Al Hasafsal - Michael Barzilai
Hey - cpl - Rafi Ziv
Le'an Lachzor - Michael Barzilai
Ma Ze Ole Lecha Lachlom - Rafi Ziv
Hadimyon Sheli - cpl - Rafi Ziv
Matanot Hachaim - Rafi Ziv
Kacha Ze - cpl - Sharon Elkaslassy
Elohai - Rafi Ziv
Muze'on Hachalomot - cpl - Nona & Avi Malki
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Dances Taught At Camp Shelanu 2023 (courtesy of Marcelle)
Yaron Ben-Simhon, Shmulik Gov-ari, Ilai Spiezak, Orly Star
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5. Ads for Machol Merkaz, T-shirts/ Camps/ Workshops/ Sessions
Machol Merkaz - October 19-22, 2023 Registration Is Open!
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DETAILS AT MACHOLMERKAZ.COM
SPEAKING OF MACHOL MERKAZ, REGISRATION FOR MMZ 2023 IS OPEN. WE ARE ALMOST OUT OF THE BEST ROOMS SO PLEASE SIGN UP AND PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Machol Merkaz 2023 T-shirts available right now, and also help our scholarship fund! BTW, there are tons of styles and colors to choose from. 😊
Order Here
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courtesy of Rina and Ilan...
BTW, reach out in advance to confirm specific dates.
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6. Dances Recently Taught at CID
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Of course, our primary objective is to keep us all safe and keep us able to continue dancing together. Toward that end:
If you have tested positive or have had Covid symptoms, please don't attend CID until you have tested negative at least 5 days after symptoms have subsided.
- If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive, please do not attend until you have tested negative at least 5 days after being exposed
- Follow the latest CDC Guidelines CDC
- Starting 8/17/23, we no longer require proof of vax/booster.
- If you are sick, stay home.
- Masks are optional.
Thanks for keeping us all safe and dancing.
CID Management 😀😀😀 |
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8. Safety Protocols, Cost, Access To Beth Emet, Our Whatsapp
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OUR INDOOR SESSIONS ARE OPEN ONLY TO THOSE WHO ARE FULLY VAXED. BOOSTERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. (SEE MORE AT THE END OF THE NEWSLETTER). BEFORE YOU COME, BY WEDNESDAY, PLEASE SEND A PHOTO OF YOUR VACCINATION CARD TO PHIL AT: philip_b_moss@hotmail.com or via my whatsapp at +1 312 519 8669. Many of you have already sent me your cards. Thanks so much. The rest of you, keep them coming. (IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE BOOSTER, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.)
COST: $15 on non-party nights
PLEASE add a few more bucks on party nights.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE - Enter the building from the parking lot on the west side of the building. Ring the bell and wait to be buzzed in to the inner door. At that point please identify yourself as a dancer and you will be admitted to the building. Please go straight ahead and then down the stairs to the Weiner Room, our dance space (and adjacent to the washrooms we use.) PLEASE DO NOT AT ANY TIME GO TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE BUILDING.
IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 10:30 WE MAY NOT NOTICE YOU TO LET YOU IN. IF THAT HAPPENS, TRY TEXTING OR WHATSAPPING PHIL AT 312.519.8669, AND PLEASE BE PATIENT. (IF YOU WANT TO CATCH MY ATTENTION DURING THE SESSION, WHATSAPP IS BY FAR YOUR BEST BET. EVERYTHING ELSE IS PRETTY MUCH HIT OR MISS.)
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Our WhatsApp Group
I use our WhatsApp Group, Chicago Israeli Dancing, especially for time-critical communications. 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, PM me and I will add you to the group. 😊
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9. For IFD Camp/Workshop Directors of the Americas (North, Central, and South)
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Dear IFD Camp/Workshop Directors of the Americas (North, Central, and South)
Our friend Nona Malki approached me and asked if I would be willing to set up a WhatsApp group for all of us. (I said yes 😊) In particular, she wanted to make it easy for us to share dates regarding events we are planning, specifically with the intent of avoiding inadvertent date conflicts. While we are all aware that there are ways to publicize our dates once we have them (e.g. JewishAustralia, Rokdim, Facebook, etc.), some of us don’t always have access to these sites or we simply forget to check. So, at the moment, we don’t have an interactive way to reach out to each other to discuss events/dates we are contemplating.
Please join this group and let’s use it to communicate with each other. Of course, feel free to use this group to discuss things that you think will be of interest to your fellow leaders. And please let Phil know who else should be added to the group.
To join the group, you must be on WhatsApp. Please friend Phil (+1 312 519 8669) on WhatsApp and then let him know you would like to join the group.
Thanks much. Phil (and Nona)
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