Chicago Israeli Dancing - Live And Virtual!!!
Congregation Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL
or in your living room 😁😁😁
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last updated on 11/30/21...
*** OUR INDOOR SESSIONS ARE OPEN ONLY TO
THOSE WHO ARE FULLY VAXED AND MASKED. BEFORE YOU COME, 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.
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- Some Comments from Phil, THE PLAN FOR CID LIVE/VIRTUAL)
- Chicago Israeli Dancing WhatsApp Group
- Last Week (and recordings) And More
- Report
on Episode 6 of La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME on Saturday July 24. with
new Challengers Jake Altholtz and Marcelo Marianoff, taking on La Mona
and Patty Colensky!!!
- Coming Attractions - Dance
Fitness With Penny, Nirkoda Bakerem, Majol Pura Vida 2022, Yad Beyad Boston 2022, Belev Echad
2022, Kochavim 2022, Camp Ketzev Latino - Israeli 2022
- Other Stuff/Shout Outs
Some Comments From Phil
Hey all. Looking forward to see you this THURSDAY night, 12/9 at Beth Emet.
Much fun was had by all at last week's Chanukah party. Thanks all who came and shared your light:
What a great session we had ltwo weeks ago for the Erev Thanksgiving Marathon! It was wonderful to see so many people we haven't seen for awhile as well as our regulars of course. Special shout out to Mitch. Always great to see you. And to Moti! And huge thanks to Hillary for securing the venue and for all who helped in one way or another including Nehama, Hillary, Sarah, Harriette, Penny and the rest of the team. It was a particularly wonderful birthday celebration. Thanks so much all! (survivors shown below)
Courtesy of Ophir...
Phil's Guide to Running the Best Possible Zoom Session
All the great secrets, behind the scene tricks, and other
how-to ways to run a successful and enjoyable virtual Harkada
Online Harkadot may seem like an easy task to handle but are
actually a challenging feat. For the many who wondered about this, the Israeli
Dancing Intervention Outreach Therapy Service team researched and investigated
this topic, and is delighted to present this useful guide to you.
1. Have Penny, whether she is ready, willing, or not, do an
opening set.
2. Set up secret links and passwords for the session, then
post them all over social media.
3. Have at least one Markid from Europe/Israel teach their
new dance at 3:30 a.m. their local time.
4. Employ an army of computer scientists, graphic designers,
writers, photographers, and errand runners who are ready to leap into action at
a moment's notice.
5. Use authority symbols such as a glorious mustache, a
barrister wig, and a no-nonsense voice to keep everyone in line.
6. Any set leaders unfortunate to be stricken with Covid
must be ready to return to duty as soon as their temperature breaks.
7. Upgrade your internet service to rival the speed of the
USS Enterprise's computer.
8. Engage in regular comic relief banters with La Mona to
demonstrate your sense of humor.
9. Have Penny, whether she is already asleep or almost
there, do a closing set.
10. Do all this sitting down, without taking so much as a
single dance step.
THE PLAN: CID LIVE/VIRTUAL As you know, Thursday night CID Live and in person is back at Congregation
Beth Emet. We started on started ON JUNE 24TH!!! And we zoomed too (more below about that). Join
us on December 9th at Congregation Beth Emet. We will zoom too.
(Go
to the Dances Taught Tab to see lots of videos)
Here are some dances we plan to review this week, December 9th:
Or Shivat Hayamim - circle - Gadi Bitton
Sof Shavu'a - circle - Balazs Breuer
Here is what we taught a few weeks ago: (all review)
Shirat Oryana - circle - Oren and Lena Ashkenazi (dedicated to the memory of their daughter Oryana z"l) video
Osher Ba Veholech - circle - Gadi Bitton & Dror Davidi video
Rokdim Tzmudim - partner - Tamir Shalev video
Penny also taught Naomi. video
ON 12/9
7:30 - 9PM:
circles/lines (including teaching) Led by Penny, the first part will be
beginners focused. At some point later in that session, maybe
around 8 or so, we'll teach a circle dance or two intended for the general
repertoire.
9-11PM:
mixed partners/circles sets. We'll teach a partner dances some
time after 9, following some number of circle dances.
11-11:30PM: ending partners
We plan to continue to broadcast on
zoom as long as people want to join and support us. If things work
out, we will have guest leaders do some short sets sprinkled
in. We are also able to have remote people
show up on the big screen in our room! We hope to
maintain the wonderful connections we have made over the past year to
the extent we can. This is a work in progress. We'll see
where it goes. For now expect mostly a broadcast with some interactivity too if we can.
AS OF THIS WRITING (and this could change at any moment), WE ARE REQUIRED TO MASK EVERYWHERE IN THE SYNAGOGUE!!! IT IS REQUIRED OUTSIDE THE DANCE ROOM TOO!!! We are permitted to have food, but only pre-packaged.
COST: $15 on non-party nights (our costs have gone up significantly) Add a few more bucks on party nights please.WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE (AT BETH EMET) - 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 AND BE ABLE LET YOU IN. IF THAT HAPPENS, TRY TEXTING OR WHATSAPPING PHIL AT 312.519.8669, AND PLEASE BE PATIENT
Stay tuned for further information. Can't wait be together with everyone in our dance home!
Chicago Israeli Dancing WhatsApp Group
I have started to use our WhatsApp Group, Chicago Israeli Dancing, more frequently - especially for time-critical communications. As an example, if we are able to dance outside, I will post the info there and will provide updates as needed. 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, here is your invitation to join the group WhatsApp Invitation
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LAST WEEK 12/2 (AND ZOOM RECORDINGS)
The
fun continued last week both live and on Zoom and at Northbrook Junior
High for the Erev Thanksgiving marathon. It is so great to be
able to dance in
person together again.
Again thanks again to those from all over who joined us on Zoom. Many people logged in yet again. It was so great to see you, display you on the big screen in the room, and interact with you. I truly hope that those of you who cannot dance with us physically in Chicago will continue to be with us in the zoom. Wishing you all health, safety and happy dancing!
We are taking a little break from remote leadership, but it will return!
Also,
to keep the zoom going, WE NEED SOME FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Thanks to
those who have done just that. Here is how to help:
PayPal Direct Paypal Link or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo (PhilipBMoss - phone last 4: 8669)
Enjoy
these recordings from last week. 😀😀😀
Gallery View
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Report on Episode 6 of La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME on Saturday July 24. with new Challengers Jake Altholtz and Marcelo Marianoff, taking on La Mona and Patty Colensky!!!
Congratulations to La Mona, Patty, Jake and Marcelo who all were fantastic in Epsiode 6. We look forward to the return of all three of La Mona's guests for the Challenge of the Champions. Here are the recordings:
Episode 6 Speaker View Episode 6 Gallery View
Report on May 22nd Episode 5 of La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME With Challengers Ilai Szpiezak and Naomi Finkelstein from London vs. La Mona and Alberto Zirlinger!!!
(LOOK FOR EPISODE 6 WITH GUESTS MARCELO MARIANOFF, JAKE ALTHOLZ and PATTY COLENSKY ON JULY 24. GONNA BE SERIOUSLY CRAZY 😂😂😂)
Congratulations to La Mona, Alberto, Ilai and Naomi who all were fantastic in Epsiode 5. We look forward to the return of all three of La Mona's guests for the Challenge of the Champions. Here are the recordings:
Episode 5 Speaker View Episode 5 Gallery View
Report on Episode 4 and Report on Episode 3 of La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME
Congratulations to Tamir and La Mona who both did a great job on Episode 4. See more below including recordings.
The
official results are in. Tamir dominated and has qualified to
return for the Challenge of the Champions (whenever that
happens). Check out these recordings for
yourself to enjoy the fun: Episode 4 Speaker View Episode 4 Gallery View
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Coming Attractions - Machol Merkaz, Dance Fitness With Penny, Nirkoda Bakerem, Camp Shelanu 2022, Yad Beyad Boston 2022, Kochavim 2022, Belev Echad 2022, Camp Ketzev Latino - Israeli 2022
We are BEYOND EXCITED to announce that registration for Camp SheLAnu 2022 in LA next February is OPEN !
Camp SheLAnu is BACK & BETTER than ever with a DYNAMIC line up of TALENTED choreographers including Yaron Ben Simhon, Ilai Szpiezak , Chen Shporen and Orly Star! We're READY to finally join our friends around the world to create the most MAGICAL & ENERGETIC dance weekend of the year with fun workshops, delicious Kosher food, never-ending snacks, Kabbalat Shabbat, dance till you drop parties and endless photo opportunities!
FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION GO TO: www.campshelanu.com
(Use promo code EARLYBIRD for $50 off before 12/31/21)
DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!
💃🏾🌴🕺🏻❤️
MAJOLMX and the ZIONIST ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF THE WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION invite you to Camp Ketzev Latino-Israeli, on the most beautiful beach in the world, the strongest choreographers of the moment, with the incomparable Latin flavor and the Israeli spirit.
We would love for you to join us!
Pre register for more information: https://bit.ly/3F5i9W3
More to come
In this section:
- Other Stuff/Announcements/Shout Outs
- What You Need To Know About This Week's LIVE/Virtual Session (Including NEW SECURITY MEASURES/Homework!!!)
- How I Do My Communicating With You All
- Find Out How To Order The 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon Commemorative T-Shirt!
- How To Order Our Way Cool T-shirt: Chicago Israeli Dancing - We Dance Virtually Anywhere
- Important Information About Our New Home, Beth Emet Congregation
- Our WhatsApp Group
- Our Facebook Group
Other Stuff/Announcements/Shout Outs
Chicago Israeli Dancing – Live and Virtual will continue on Thursday nights under the direction of Phil Moss and Penny Brichta. The times will remain the same, (7PM-11:30PM Central). See above for the format.
Dances Taught at Gvanim 2021
haboker ya'ale - Danielle
Shkop
hireni mekabel - Yaron Elfassy
hata'am hayashan - Chen Shporen & Michael Barzilai
la bohem - Shani Asor & Gadi Bitton partner
hashabbat sheli - Rafi Ziv cir
pashut anashim - Nurit Melamed
gam ani - Michael Barzilai
nesicha sheli - Tamir Shalev partner
batachana - Tamir David
hashemesh - Shmulik Gov Ari
zricha - Daniela Welsh
besties - Chen Shporen line
If you haven't yet seen this 10 minute video by Shmulik Gov-Ari, I strongly encourage you to check it out. He did a great job and it is very informative. Shmulik Video
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Looking forward to seeing you all Thursday night.
Be safe
L'shalom
Phil
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This week's shout outs:
- I cannot ever say it enough. Huge thanks to all the leaders (and participants) who made and make Chicago Israeli Dancing - Live/Virtual so wonderful and special each week! Kol Hakavod!!! Thanks so much for all that you have done for the Israeli Dance Community!
- Big shout out to Stuart ad Sadie who drove all the way from Cleveland to join us! Great having you with us.
- Refu'a Shleima to Grace who will be having surgery this Thursday. Speedy recovery and hurry back!
- We had such a good time last week in person and on zoom. Looking forward to more of both this week!
- BIG MAZAL TOV TO DENIS AND EVELYN ON THEIR WEDDING IN BRAZIL!!! HAVE A LOOK AT ONE SERIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL COUPLE:
- Mazal Tov to Mindy Ferber and Larry Marks on becoming the grandparents of a baby boy!
- Mazal Tov to David Karger on becoming a grandfather!
- Our
deepest condolences to Oren and Lena Ashkenazi on the passing of their
daughter Oryana z"l. May her memory be for a blessing.
zichrona livracha PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL DANCE THAT OREN CREATED IN ORIYAN'S MEMORY. Shiryat Oryana
- Mazal
Tov to all the students in the course for Markidim/Markidot from all
over the world. Your culminating program was truly wonderful. Kol
Hakavod! Enjoy these Facebook recordings of the Zoom event.
Video 1 Video 2
- Thanks much to Ilai, Orly, MajolMX and Andre for the honoring of the Global Marathon.
- Thanks to Hillary for the cool "We're All In This Together" graphic and for arranging for our 11/24 venue.
- Congrats
to Rachael and Ben Moss on the birth of their son, Jay Henry Moss, who
received his Hebrew name, Simcha Chayim Ben Benyamin Mordechai
Ve'Rachel. Grandma Sue and Grampa Phil, along
with all the relatives and friends are overjoyed! And
even more so now that we have gotten the chance to spend quality time
with the little fellow! What cutie this guys is. We were
together with the family again in DC over Thanksgiving. He is now walking and has
celebrated birthday number 1!!! and then some, featured in family Chanuka 2021
What you Need to Know About The Virtual Session (12/2/21)
LOGGING IN
Effective immediately, we are using a new zoom link, or meeting ID and pswd. But before you try to enter, please make sure that when you log in, you enter your name and location. You will be placed in the waiting room, but you will only be admitted if we can verify your identity.
With
major thanks to Aaron Alpert, if you need help in figuring out how to
enter the right information (which you must do before you actually try
to join the Zoom), please go to the following link, which he prepared
for Zoom Cali. But the same principles apply for us. Zoom Help Doc
If
you find yourself stuck in the waiting room, you can reach out to Phil
via WhatsApp. (info below in the Our WhatsApp Group section)
zoom link Or if you log in from the app, Meeting ID: 867 8010 0439 PSWD = 376030
THE PLAN: CID LIVE/VIRTUAL As you know, Thursday night CID Live and in person is back at Congregation
Beth Emet. We started on started ON JUNE 24TH!!! And we zoomed too (more below about that). Join
us on December 9th at Congregation Beth Emet. We will zoom too.
(Go
to the Dances Taught Tab to see lots of videos)
Here are some dances we plan to review this week, December 9th:
Or Shivat Hayamim - circle - Gadi Bitton
Sof Shavu'a - circle - Balazs Breuer
Here is what we taught a few weeks ago: (all review)
Shirat Oryana - circle - Oren and Lena Ashkenazi (dedicated to the memory of their daughter Oryana z"l) video
Osher Ba Veholech - circle - Gadi Bitton & Dror Davidi video
Rokdim Tzmudim - partner - Tamir Shalev video
Penny also taught Naomi. video
ON 12/9
7:30 - 9PM:
circles/lines (including teaching) Led by Penny, the first part will be
beginners focused. At some point later in that session, maybe
around 8 or so, we'll teach a circle dance or two intended for the general
repertoire.
9-11PM:
mixed partners/circles sets. We'll teach a partner dance some
time after 9, following some number of circle dances.
11-11:30PM: ending partners
A few zoom reminders:
- mute yourself when you
are not talking.
· open the chat window as
soon as you get in the room so you can reach out publicly and/or
privately. And enable yourself for closed captioning. We post the dances being played both in CC and the chat...
· please please please open your video if at all
possible. So much of this whole endeavor is about community and being togethe
Even if you don't dance, it is way better when we can all see each other.
LOGIN PROBLEMS
If you can't log in, go
to the end of this post to see my approach to communicating with everyone.
HELPING FINANCIALLY
If
you feel like helping to support this endeavor financially, you can use
PayPal Direct Paypal Link or Chase Quickpay (Zelle) (philip_b_moss@hotmail.com) or Venmo
(PhilipBMoss - phone last 4: 8669)
ORDERING OUR WAY COOL
CID-VIRTUAL T-SHIRTS PICTURED BELOW
On behalf of our entire
team, thanks so much for participating and being part of our virtual community
at this time.
Be Safe,
Phil Moss
HOW I DO MY
COMMUNICATIONS WITH YOU ALL
When there is plenty of
time, I send you newsletters through this mynewsletterbuilder.com. And I
update this website, Chicagoisraelidancing.com
My fastest and easiest
(and INTERACTIVE) way to communicate is via our Facebook group, Chicago Israeli Folk Dancing
And also, for brief text
messages, I use our WhatsApp group. (If you want to be added, please send me a
message on WhatsApp to +13125198669.)
Find Out How To Order The 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon 1 Commemorative T-Shirt!
Order Your T-Shirt Here Using This Link!
(Actually, you can go to this link to order any of the shirts that Carol has prepared for us.)
Hello Israeli Dancers from around the world! What a thrill it was to dance with you during the first ever 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon, which was held on April 13-14, 2020. Thank you for being part of this global community. And thanks to those of you who made contributions to the charities selected by the marathon leaders.
As a charitable follow-on, and for some additional fun, we are very pleased to offer you this opportunity to order the 24 Hour Worldwide Israeli Dance Marathon t-shirt. With your purchase, not only will you be getting a nice keepsake, you will also be helping the World Health Organization (WHO) as it combats the pandemic. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of you wearing this shirt in one of the upcoming dance sessions!
These most excellent t-shirts are made-to-order (in your selected size, color, and t-shirt style). It takes between 7 and 14 business days after a campaign closes for shirts to arrive. By the way, Bonfire, our awesome vendor, CAN SHIP INTERNATIONALLY, so be the first one in your village to get this great shirt.
The campaign has reopened. It will take 7-14 days from the next campaign end date for delivery.
Please share this message with others. This offer is open to the Worldwide Israeli Dance community, and for anyone who wants to participate in our fundraiser!
(PLEASE NOTE that the proceeds will flow through Machol Merkaz and then be gifted directly to WHO)
How To Order Our Way Cool T-shirt: Chicago Israeli Dancing - We Dance Virtually Anywhere
Parking is on the west side of the building (1224 Dempster in Evanston). Overflow street parking is available on Asbury. Entrance is from the west side parking lot. Press the doorbell and stay in front of the camera, and be prepared to wait inside the second door until you are buzzed in. Walk straight ahead and then go down the stairs to the Weiner Room. YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY VAXED (see above)
Someone will be available to buzz you in until 10:30PM. If you come after that, you can try the doorbell, and if that doesn't work,you can try texting me but there is no guarantee that I'll see the text. Try reaching me at 312.519.8669 because my other number may not work in the Weiner Room. Or try reaching me via email, philip_b_moss@hotmail.com. I do receive that in the room, but I can only check it occasionally.
Regarding the floor, please make sure to wear non-scuff shoes like you would on a wood gymnasium floor (this one is vinyl). We need to take good care of this floor and building!
YOU MUST BE MASKED WHEN YOU ARE ANYWHERE IN BETH EMET. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER
OTHER PARTS OF THE BUILDING EXCEPT FOR THE DANCE ROOM AREA. ABSOLUTELY
NO SMOKING ON THE BETH EMET CAMPUS!!! AND PLEASE REMOVE WET SHOES
BEFORE WALKING THROUGH THE DANCE ROOM.
Our Whatsapp Group
I have concluded
that it would be a good thing for me to have a way to reach everyone
quickly from time to time. So I have created a group called
Chicago Israeli Dancing. I plan to use this group very
sparingly. It is meant for instant communication, without
requiring people to be looking at FaceBook. I have added people
who are already WhatsApp contacts of mine, but I am missing many of
you. So
if you would like to be included, please find me on WhatsApp at +1
312.519.8669. Then message me and ask to be added. Also, I
will use this group only for messages that I intend for everyone to
see. I ask that you all do the same. Thx
By the way, I am going to start
to use our WhatsApp Group, Chicago Israeli Dancing, more frequently -
especially for time-critical communications. As an example, if we are
able to dance outside, I will post the info there and will provide
updates as needed. 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, here
is your invitation to join the group WhatsApp Invitation
Our Facebook Group
I wanted to remind you all to make sure to join our Facebook Group,
Chicago Israeli Dancing. Except for the WhatsApp group, this is the easiest way for me to quickly
reach you and it is also the way that you can interact online with the
rest of the group.