Beyond Conflict: The Film That Presents a Much Larger Picture of Israel

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Rabbi Raphael Shore, the producer of Israel Inside: How A Small Nation Makes a Big Difference, denies that his film ignores Israel’s conflicts or encourages viewers to do so.

The media does a good enough job of detailing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, secular and religious Jewish divisions, and tension with Iran, Shore says. Instead, why not focus on what’s miraculous about Israel? (more…)

Israel Independence Day Gala Kicks Off with Premiere

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Israel’s Independence Day celebration kicks off with the community-wide Chicago premiere screening of “Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference” and an exhibit of Israel’s 64 years of innovation Thursday at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard Skokie.

The exhibit opens at 5:30 p.m. and the screening, with remarks by the film’s Associate Producer and Chicago native, David Coleman, begins at 7 p.m. Guests will be welcomed by the Chicago Bear’s Gabe Carimi, who will pose for photos and sign autographs. Dan Proft, WLS Radio and Fred Cohen, Maccabi USA will also attend.  There will be Goodie bags. (more…)

BEYOND CONFLICT: FILM PRESENTS ‘MUCH LARGER PICTURE’ OF ISRAEL

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By: Rachel Marder

Rabbi Raphael Shore, the producer of Israel Inside: How A Small Nation Makes a Big Difference, denies that his film ignores Israel’s conflicts or encourages viewers to do so.

The media does a good enough job of detailing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, secular and religious Jewish divisions, and tension with Iran, Shore says. Instead, why not focus on what’s miraculous about Israel? (more…)

Pursuit of happiness Brings Psychologist to Land of the Kvetch

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Curmudgeons beware: International happiness expert claims Israel is an especially happy place because of its focus on relationships.  Tal Ben-Shahar is the narrator of a feel-good documentary about Israel to air in U.S. on Israel’s Independence Day. (more…)

Israel at 64: “Chutzpah is the Key”

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By: Michael Steinhart

As Israel prepares to begin its 65th year of modern-day independence, there can be no disputing that this nation remains confronted with a myriad of challenges and threats to its very existence. But despite the perceived pall of fear and tension which seem to hang eternally over Israel, I can confidently say, as someone who has been blessed to contribute to its modern renaissance, that Israel’s daily reality is one of hope and promise for a brighter future – a reality in which most Israelis live. (more…)

Israel Inside Premiere to be Focal Point of Chicago Community Israel Independence Day Celebration

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By: Shalom Klein

The Chicago community kicks off the celebration of Israel’s Independence Day with the Chicago Premiere screening of  Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference and an exhibit of  Israel’s 64 years of innovation on Thursday, April 26 at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard  Skokie, IL.  The exhibit opens at 5:30 PM and the screening, with remarks by the film’s Associate Producer and Chicago native, David Coleman, begins at 7 PM.  Guests will be welcomed by the Chicago Bear’s Gabe Carimi, who will be available for photos and autographs, as well as Dan Proft,WLS Radio and Fred Cohen, Maccabi USA.

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‘Israel Inside’ Premiere, April 16

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As the world tracks Iran’s nuclear intentions and revolutions across the Arab world, on the eve of Israel’s 64th birthday (April 26) Israelis are pausing to celebrate national pride and innovation. Over 100 communities will join in the celebrations by watching the critically-acclaimed new film Israel Inside, a documentary that highlights Israel’s positive characteristics, technological breakthroughs, and contributions to a global society. (more…)

For Yom HaAzmaut, Federation Hosts ‘Israel Inside’ Screening on April 23

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ALBANY–To celebrate Israel’s 64th anniversary, the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York will host the regional premiere of “Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference,” at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 23, at The College of St. Rose, Carl E. Touhey Forum, 1009 Madison Ave. Stephen M. Berk, professor of history at Union College will be the speaker. Yom HaAzmaut is Thursday, April 26. (more…)