Israel Solidarity Day (ISD) is an event for all ages. Our community will come together to showcase our love of Israel and all things Israeli, from food, to entertainment, to the arts, to Israeli spirit!

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The fun starts at 2 p.m. with the Walk With Israel. Walkers can choose between the Three-Mile Walk and the One-Mile Family Walk. Both will feature fitness activities along their routes, courtesy of JCC Chicago.

The music kicks off at 3:30 p.m. with the Jamman Drum Circle-all are welcome to join in. Then at 4 p.m., Nefesh Mountain takes the stage for a Family Concert combining Jewish spirit with bluegrass.

Idan Raichel, the music headliner, begins his solo show at 5 p.m. A world-renowned singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, Raichel has brought his inspiring example and soul-stirring music to some of the world’s biggest stages.

Children’s activities throughout the afternoon will include arts and crafts, and a musical “Instrument Petting Zoo,” where kids can pick up and play classical musical instruments.

Also new this year will be an Israeli Market Place and Art Festival, with unique, handmade Judaica, jewelry, and more.

Gifts raised through Israel Solidarity Day will help 6,500 at-risk youth in JUF’s Partnership Region of Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir. Our community has been partnered with this region for over 20 years and we are proud to call it our home in Israel.

“Showing our solidarity with Israel has always been important for diaspora Jews, but perhaps now more than ever,” said Dana Hirt, ISD chair. “Celebrating Israel’s 69th birthday is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a Jewish community, demonstrate our spirit and pride, and stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel. Plus it will be a lot of fun for the entire family.”

ISD participants who raise or give $18 or more toward Israel Solidarity Day will receive an ISD T-shirt at the event. Those raising or giving $100 or more toward Israel Solidarity Day will receive a $100 voucher for a JUF Israel Experience or JUF Mission (one voucher per person per year).

Seating in the Ravinia Pavilion is first-come, first-served; seating on the lawn is open. A variety of fresh kosher food will be available for purchase.

To receive a “speed pass” for admission to ISD, preregister at www.juf.org/ISD. On-site registration begins at 1:15 p.m.

Many volunteers will be needed. ISD Volunteers can sign up at the same webpage, and request the time slot and manner in which they would like to lend a hand.

The Ravinia Festival Park is fully accessible, including its parking, seating, pathways, and restrooms.

Metra’s Union Pacific North Line makes Sunday stops in the village of Ravinia, and free shuttle buses will take attendees to and from that stop to Ravinia Festival itself. Free parking is available at the Ravinia Festival grounds as well. Ravinia Festival is located at 200 Ravinia Park Road, in Highland Park.