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SLO Israel Festival

Sunday, April 15, 2-7 pm
​10180 Los Osos Valley rd, slo
Festival Schedule:

2 - 3: Israeli Dancing, Food, Books, and Crafts

3 - 3:30:  Water Conservation Talk

​3 - 3:45:  Gaga Tournament

3:45:  Israeli Internship/Fellowship Program Talk

4pm: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and Gaga Winners Announced
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4:30-7:00pm:  Israeli Movie and Dinner
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Featured Speakers on Local and Israeli Water Conservation:

Courtney and Ralph will talk about water efficiency and Israel’s history in developing the technology from 3-3:30pm.  From 3:45-4:15pm, Courtney will talk to interested youth and families about Masa, an Israeli gap year/internship/fellowship program.
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Ralph Johnson:  
​Ralph of Jrjohnson Biodynamic Farms is a San Luis Obispo farmer who has been “planting by the moon” for more than thirty years. He was the first in San Luis Obispo to employ a drip irrigation system.  He sells his biodynamically-sourced plants, seeds, and produce at farmer’s markets all over the county. He also co-hosts the 
Biodynamic Gardening Report, a local podcast and radio segment that gives the Central Coast weekly updates about how to bring biodynamic practices into their own gardens.

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Courtney Mellblom:  Courtney is a Jewish farmer and owner of Farmermaid, where she grows beautiful flowers.  Courtney was educated in Sustainable Agriculture and Plant Biology at Cal Poly, and was certified in Permaculture Design in Israel.  Courtney will speak on her experiences in Israel with Masa, an Israeli internship/fellowship/gap year program, as well as on Israel’s contributions to water and farming practices.


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Israeli Dinner and Movie

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Contact CBD to Reserve dinner/movie tickets
CBD Adult Education presents the popular Mediterranean Dinner and Movie
4:30pm – 7pm

After enjoying the festivals fun, food and learning enjoy seeing “A Matter of Size”, winner of three Israeli Film Academy Awards.
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This is the story of one man’s heartfelt fight to fit into an otherwise shrinking world. Exposed to the noble world of Sumo wrestling, Herzl is instantly drawn to a sport where large people are not only appreciated for their size, but honored and celebrated as true sporting heroes.

To view the trailer click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW08IxwR0

​Movie Showtime 4:30pm- Dinner following the movie.
Advanced ticket purchase is required - $18.00 per person. Reserve early, seats limited.
Call CBD office at 544-0760 for advanced ticketing.
Free childcare available. Call CBD office at 544-0760 to reserve a spot.


We thank Petra Café for sponsoring our dinner.
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Locations

Office: 10180 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Property: 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
​9:00am-3:00pm

Other hours ​by appointment

Contact Us

info@jccslo.com

805-426-5465


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  • About
    • People >
      • Join
      • Volunteer
      • Media
    • Property >
      • Grounds
      • JCC Clay Tennis Court
    • Subscribe >
      • e-News FAQ
  • Contact
  • Jewish Family Services
    • Bagels and a Movie Fundraiser
    • Caring Callers
  • Camp Shoreshim
    • Camp Shoreshim Parent Handbook
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • Education and Culture >
      • Jewish Cooking Classes
      • Jewish Festival of Learning 2022 >
        • Festival Photos and Videos
      • Jewish Film Festival >
        • Sponsor
        • Library
      • Apples & Honey
      • Hanukkah Downtown
      • Holocaust Remembrance Program
    • Camps >
      • JCC New Camp >
        • Camp Resources and Videos >
          • Let's Celebrate Shabbat
          • Apples and Honey
    • Community Affairs Council
    • Israel and Overseas Needs
  • Community Resources
    • Central Coast Jewish History Exhibit
    • Jewish Education in SLO
    • Jewish Cooking Recipes
    • Central Coast Jewish Burial Society
    • San Luis Obispo Hillel
    • Bend the Arc SLO
    • PJ Library
    • Stand With Us SLO
    • Saplings SLO
    • Discussions and Gatherings
  • Donate
    • Sponsorships
    • Tributes