Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual And Live!!!
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AT CONGREGATION BJBE (SEE BELOW)!!! FROM 3-5PM
Ilan Mayla Gabi
last updated on 6/15/21...
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Most recent newsletters: Newsletter from 6/15/21
About this website:
- Check out the About Tab on this site to see the playlists from recent weeks, and the Dances Taught tab for video links.
- Check out the Adverts Tab for information including: Denver Israeli Dance, Cleveland Israeli Dance, Pennys Dance Fitness Class, how to order Marina's Harkaholics T-Shirts INCLUDING NEW COLOR CHOICES, as well as information about Jerry Kaye's holocaust memorial project, Zachor, Marcelo's Dance Sessions, Ilai's Harkalive, and Ariane's Sessions!
- Check out the Denver MMC tab for the latest information about Machol Mile Chi with Marcelo Marianoff 8/14-15
- Check out the Dance Events tab to find out about Colin's Radio
Program, Workshop With Shmulik Gov-Ari in Boulder CO, Chile Rokedet and
other stuff that comes in
- Go to the Machol Merkaz tab to keep up with the latest
(October 7-10, 2021 featuring Dror Davidi, Elad Shtamer and Eran
Bitton) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT MACHOLMERKAZ.COM!!!!!!! STILL SOME DELUXE ROOMS LEFT BUT HURRY!!!
- Some Comments from Phil (INCLUDING CID LIVE INDOORS STARTING ON JUNE 24)
- CID - Outside On Sunday June 20 from 3-5PM (last planned session for now)
- Chicago Israeli Dancing WhatsApp Group
- The Plan
- Last Week (and recordings)
- Report on Episode
5 of La Mona Myr's Riku meshuGAME on Saturday May 22nd at 1PM Central
time with new Challengers Ilai Spiezack and Naomi Finkelstein from
London, taking on La Mona and Alberto Zirlinger!!!
- Coming Attractions - Machol Merkaz, Dance Fitness With Penny, Machol Mile CHAI in Denver with Marcelo!, Chile Rokedet
- Other Stuff/Shout Outs
Some Comments From Phil
So much big news. Machol Merkaz registration is now open!!! MACHOLMERKAZ.COM
for the info. October 7-10, 2021. Fantastic staff,
fantastic setting. People coming from all over. If you want
a deluxe room, register ASAP before they are all reserved. They are going very quickly so please don't delay.
Well, clearly the other big news is our planned return to Thursday night CID Live and in person at Congregation Beth Emet STARTING ON JUNE 24TH!!! Here is a look at our new format.
7-9PM:
circles/lines (including teaching) The first part will be
beginners focused. At some point later in that session, maybe
around 8:30 we'll teach a circle dance intended for the general
repertoire.
9-11PM: mixed partners/circles sets. We'll teach one partner dance, pretty close to 9.
11-11:30PM: ending partners
We plan to continue to broadcast on
zoom. And perhaps have guest leaders do some short sets sprinkled
in. TBD on that part, but hopefully we can have remote people
show up on the big screen in our room and be able to dances their
dances while focusing on our own circle at the same time. 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.
OUR INDOOR SESSIONS WILL BE OPEN ONLY TO
THOSE WHO ARE FULLY VAXED. PLEASE SEND A PHOTO OF YOUR
VACCINATION CARD TO ME 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. WE ARE REQUIRED TO MASK IN THE TEMPLE'S PUBLIC SPACES WHEN WE ARE OUTSIDE OUR DANCE ROOM. For now, we are not permitted to serve food (but I am optimistic this will change).
COST: $15 on non-party nights (our costs have gone up significantly)
Stay tuned for further information. Can't wait be together with everyone in our dance home!
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Looking forward to seeing you all this Thursday. This
will be our last planned session in this format. Please join us
as we celebrate 15 months of this Zoom journey. Who would have
thought it we would be doing this for so long. You might want to
bring an adult beverage for the occasion. 😁🍹🥂
Of course, please join us at 7PM Central for Penny's Beginners/Oldies set. And later, the rest of our most awesome CID team for this evening including a guest sets Marcelo and Marina! See everyone in the pictures above.
Thanks very much to Rina W for joining us last week. Much fun as always.CID - Outside On Sunday June 20 from 3-5PM (last planned outdoor session for now)
DANCING OUTSIDE AND IN PERSON SESSION 8, AT CONGREGATION BJBE ON SUNDAY JUNE 20 3-5PM!!! (NOTE THAT WE ARE DANCING AT A DIFFERENT TIME IN OUR NEW LOCATION THAT WEEK) NO SESSION ON JUNE 13
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
The Plan (June 17)
7PM - Penny starts off with a half hour of beginners/classics.
7:30 - Sets led by Ariane, Marcelo, Barb, Marina, Denis, Rina R, Nina, Penny, Sarah, Ilan, Mayla, and Gabi
Finishing around 11:30PM although I would not be surprised if we run late this last time.
Team members on LOA this week: Lauren, Bennett, Latishya, Aaron, and Deb. We miss you!
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LAST WEEK 6/10 (AND RECORDINGS)
We
had a great time as always! Thanks very much to Rina W for joining us last week. Much fun as always.
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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In this section:
- Other Stuff/Announcements/Shout Outs
- What You Need To Know About This Week's 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 – Virtual Has Added A Night! (LAST SESSION ON 6/15/21)
During this time while we can’t dance together physically,
we have opened up an additional weekly session. It is called Chicago Israeli Dancing – Virtual (Local) under
the direction of Penny Brichta, and it now includes Beginner Basics. (See below for details.)
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It would help us if you would enter your requests a couple of days before the session, but we'll be monitoring them all the time. Here is the link: David Karger's Request App
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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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At Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Global), you'll have noticed greater participation from our national and international leaders but many of the dances will be known to those who dance with us in Chicago. Penny will continue to lead classic/beginner dances starting at 7PM Central time. Oldies will be sprinkled throughout the program, rather than in a dedicated set.
Chicago Israeli Dancing - Virtual (Local) Last session on June 15th.
THANKS SO MUCH PENNY, NINA, DEB, DINA, MAYLA, GABI AND ANYONE ELSE WHO HELPED MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!
LAST PLANNED SESSION ON 6/15 The Tuesday night session under the leadership of Penny Brichta
has expanded to 3 segments. Starting at 6:30, Penny teaches Beginner
Basics, aimed at newer dancers and those who want more instruction. The
goal is for dancers to more easily transition to Beginners and More which runs
from 7-8. During Beginners and More, Penny teaches as well as calls steps
from dances previously introduced in the session. From 8 until 9, the
Chicago Virtual Local Team takes over with one teach of a more advanced dance
followed by dancing led by the local team.
Link for all sessions: Join Zoom Meeting
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Aura Levin Lipski has a new place for you to post information about
your business. And there iis other cool stuff there too.
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 - Virtual so wonderful
and special each week! Kol Hakavod!!! Thanks so much for all that you have done for the Israeli Dance Community!
- Thanks so much to Rina W for her wonderful guest appearance last week.
- Wishing Lauren and family the best as they begin the newest chapter in their lives, now on the east coast.
- Refu'a shleima to Bennett for his foot surgery
- So sorry to share the lousy news that our friend/rock
star markid/leader Stuart Meyer has sustained a foot injury and will
be out of commission for a few months!!! 😪😪😪 Refu'a shleima
Stuart. Hurry back!
- 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!
- 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 are
together with the family again in DC. And now he is 10 months old! (he was younger in this picture)
What you Need to Know About This Week's Virtual Session (6/17/21)
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 (June 17)
7PM - Penny starts off with a half hour of beginners/classics.
7:30 - Sets led by Ariane, Marcelo, Barb, Marina, Denis, Rina R, Nina, Penny, Sarah, Ilan, Mayla, and Gabi
Finishing around 11:30PM although I would not be surprised if we run late this last time.
Team members on LOA this week: Lauren, Bennett, Latishya, Aaron, and Deb. We miss you!
We'll take schmooze
breaks and we'll also try getting to requests as well.
A few 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 calling me but there is no guarantee that I'll see the call. 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 UNTIL YOU GET INTO OUR ROOM. 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.