Chicago Israeli Dancing - Live And Virtual!!!
(see below for a format change to the beginning of our evening)
Congregation Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL
or in your living room 😁😁😁
NEW Zoom Link
NEW Zoom ID: 867 8010 0439 PSWD = 376030
Direct Paypal Link For Contributions
last updated on 7/27/21...
*** OUR INDOOR SESSIONS ARE OPEN ONLY TO
THOSE WHO ARE FULLY VAXED. 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.
AS OF THIS WRITING, WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MASK IN THE DANCE ROOM (BUT IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA ANYWAY)!!! ONLY OUTSIDE THE DANCE ROOM!!! We are permitted to have food, but only pre-packaged.
Please see below for more information you will need to get into Beth Emet
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(THERE ARE IMPORTANT NEW THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO ENTER THE ZOOM!!!)
Most recent newsletters: Newsletter from 7/27/21
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(October 7-10, 2021 featuring Dror Davidi, Elad Shtamer and Eran
Bitton) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT MACHOLMERKAZ.COM!!!!!!! STILL SOME DELUXE ROOMS LEFT AS A ROOMMATE TO SOMEONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR ONE. Ok,
so Nerenberg is the name of the only building left that has
semi-private/private rooms left. And we expect to run out of
those too. So please don't delay in registering. (See Building Descriptions)
- Some Comments from Phil (INCLUDING 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, Machol Mile CHAI in Denver with Marcelo!, Chile Rokedet
- Other Stuff/Shout Outs
Some Comments From Phil
SMALL FORMAT CHANGE: We have now been back in
person at Beth Emet for 5 weeks! Our focus is on providing the best
experience we can for our in-person dancers while simultaneously maintaining a
strong connection with our zoom community. With that in mind, we are
going to make an adjustment to the beginning part of the evening.
We perceive a need to improve the experience of
our newer dancers and those who are returning to Israeli dance after time
away. They are important to the future of our session and are currently
outnumbered by the veterans who dance in the early session.
The shift, based on who is there, will move the
focus to more teaching for those beginners/returnees during the first 45
minutes. This will include skill building and/or teaching beginner and
repertoire dances. Everyone is invited to participate and support the
newer dancers. Penny will continue to lead the session from
7-8:30. And we definitely welcome the veterans, but please be aware
of the focus change.
In the fall, after the
holidays and Machol Merkaz, we plan to reopen our limited session class just
for beginners.
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Again, I want to send our love and deepest condolences to Oren and Lena Ashkenazi on the tragic passing of their 5 year old daughter, Oryana Lia Ashkenazi z'l. The entire Israeli Dance world stands in sympathy and prayer for their family at this awful time. We dedicated a segment during our session this past Thursday to her memory. May it be for a blessing and may the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Go about 1:49:50 into the recording to see the segment we did. Memorial Segment Here is a dance that Oren and Lena have asked people around to dedicate to Oryana's memory. Biti Sheli
For those who would like to make a contribution to a memorial fund in Oriyana's honor, please follow this link: Donate in Memory of Oryana Lia Ashkenazi
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In
the happier news department, we had a lovely session last week.
Highlights included guest teaching by Ariane all the way from Paris,
guest leadership from Rina R. all the way from Brooklyn, and local
leadership for the first part of the evening from Sarah. Thanks
so much ladies! Kol Hakavod!
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 to be in a deluxe room as someone's roommate, register ASAP. There are very few left so please don't delay. (see above for comments about semi-privates/privates in Nerenberg)
Oh, and here is the delegation we sent to Hertzeliya to get Eran prepared for Machol Merkaz!
And for partners, I will review Tamid Achake by Sagi Azran.
Here is a look at our 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, some
time after 9, followinig some number of circle dances
11-11:30PM: ending partners
We plan to continue to broadcast on
zoom as long as pople 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, WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MASK IN THE DANCE ROOM (but it might be a good idea anyway)!!! ONLY OUTSIDE THE DANCE ROOM!!! We are permitted to have food, but only pre-packaged.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE - 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 7/22 (AND ZOOM RECORDINGS)
The fun continued last week both live and on Zoom. 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!
It definitely was great to have some remote leadership in the persons of Ariane and Rina R. Thanks so much you guys!
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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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.
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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. 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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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!
- We had such a good time last week in person and on zoom. Looking forward to more of both this week!
- 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
- 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
- Refua Shleima to Sima! It was great to have you and family members with us. We hope to see you again this week.
- 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 were
together with the family again in DC. And now he is about ready
to celebrate birthday number 1!!! (he was a little younger in
this picture)
What you Need to Know About The Virtual Session (7/22/21)
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 (July 29)
(Go to the Dances Taught Tab to see videos from last week. See above for some of the dances we plan to teach this week.)
We welcome Penny back for the first part of the evening. Around 830 Central Sarah will review Ariane's new dance, Lihiyot Sameicha. Here is the video for those who would like to do some homework. Lihiyot Samiecha (Video).
And for partners, I will review Tamid Achake by Sagi Azran.
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, after a few circles.
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
ONLY MUST BE MASKED WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE THE DANCE 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.