In honor of Israel's 62nd birthday (Yom Ha'Atzmaut), Hoos for Israel sponsored a week of celebratory events at U.Va.
The schedule of events included events every day of the week.
Monday: FREE birthday cake and fact pamphlet distribution on the Lawn. The Lawn was decked out for Israel's birthday, and HFI passed out cake and information to hundreds of students.
Tuesday: Israel Study Abroad fair in the Amphitheater, featuring free Mediterranean food from Basil. Hoards of students learned of study abroad opportunities at Hebrew University, Ben-Gurion University, and Technion.
Wednesday: The Lone Soldier Program: A Lecture by Jerusalem Post Contributer Herb Keinon. Mr. Keinon spoke about Israel's Lone Soldier Program, a unique service which provides service for the many who join the Israeli Defense Forces from abroad, coming to Israel with no family or connections.
Thursday: Peace in the Middle East: An Update, with Middle East Expert Yossi Olmert. This lecture discussed the future of the Peace Process, where we are now, and what needs to be done to achieve peace in a region torn apart by war.
Friday: Israel 101 at Hillel Friday night dinner was an opportunity for students to learn everything they ever wanted about Israel--from the roots of Zionism to the peace process to the big ideas that are coming out of such a tiny country!
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