Jewish Men Can Jump: Celebrating Israel Independence Day
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Wilshire Boulevard Temple - Irmas Campus
11661 W. Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90064Description
Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Men of Wilshire are proud to present this unique celebration of Israel Independence Day featuring a screening of the movie, "On The Map," followed by a Q&A with producer Jon Weinbach and secret basketball players, plus dinner, singing, dancing, and a basketball clinic.
"On The Map" is a fast-moving, emotional, and awe-inspiring documentary recounting the story of how the 1977 Israeli national team no one thought could win toppled the four-time defending European Champions and put Israel firmly on the map. Featuring interviews with the Jewish American athletes who made history, “On the Map” combines the pulsepounding action of a high-stakes game with an incendiary political situation at the height of the Cold War to deliver a film that honors Israeli heroes, mesmerizes fans of the game, and captures the spirit of a nation triumphant and victorious against all odds.
Wear blue or white and receive a free mini basketball! You must be a member of Wilshire Boulevard Temple to attend.
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One of our country’s most highly respected Reform congregations, Wilshire Boulevard Temple has been responding to the needs of the Los Angeles Jewish community since our founding in 1862 as Congregation B’nai B'rith, the first synagogue in Los Angeles.
Today, Wilshire Boulevard Temple is many things: a center for Jewish spirituality and celebration, a place for lifelong learning and friendship, and an engaged congregation where every person makes a difference. We have three locations to serve our families: our historic Erika J. Glazer Family Campus in Wilshire Center/Koreatown, our modern Audrey and Sydney Irmas Campus in West Los Angeles, and our inviting University Campus in Brentwood. Wilshire Boulevard Temple offers services and worship, adult programs, life cycle events, volunteer and social action opportunities, cultural events, and learning to its members. Many of our cultural activities are open to the wider public.