We are thrilled to welcome and sing with Israeli star Achinoam Nini — the internationally acclaimed singer known simply as Noa — who has been celebrating Israel in song for three decades. Her unique fusion of 1960s folk sounds with her Yemenite roots and the jazz beats of her musical partner, Gil Dor, reflects the essence of multicultural Israel. They will be joined by special guest Ruslan Sirota, a Grammy-winning jazz pianist. We are also honored to welcome Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Yinam Cohen.

A longtime political activist and advocate for dialogue and coexistence, Noa will remind us, as she did when performing with Palestinian singer Mira Awad at Eurovision 2009, that even in these dark days, “there must be another way.”

In partnership with Am Yisrael, Beth Emet, BJBE, Har Shalom, North Shore Congregation Israel, Oak Park Temple, Sukkat Shalom, Temple Beth Israel and Temple Jeremiah.