All ages. Join the St. Louis Jewish community as we walk, parade and celebrate Israel’s 70th Anniversary in grand style. Park at Temple Israel as we walk together, starting at 12pm, ending at Congregation Shaare Emeth where entertainment, food (for purchase), and fun activities await starting at 1pm. Shuttle buses will return you to your car anytime during the day.

Sunday, April 22, 11:30-4pm 11:30am-12:30pm: Unity Walk – Congregation Temple Israel to Congregation Shaare Emeth - Walk participants: Meet at Temple Israel by 11:30am (1 Rabbi Alvan D Rubin Dr, 63141) - Join your family, youth group, synagogue or sports team as we walk to Congregation Shaare Emeth. - Arrive early to allow time for parking and staging. - Walk begins promptly at noon. - First 500 people receive a free t-shirt! (handed out at TI) 12:30-4pm: Community Celebration at Congregation Shaare Emeth - Welcome ceremony at 1pm - Interactive Israeli-themed activities - Inflatables - Face painting - Israeli Zumba session - 3D Virtual Reality Israel experience - Petting Zoo - Kosher food for purchase.

This is a free event! Contact: Yael Treger, 314.442.3137 Presented by The Ruth & Harold Sher Center of Jewish Life of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center. Program generously funded by the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. More info: https://jccstl.com/event/yom-haatzmaut-israel-independence-community-celebration-2/