SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The San Diego Celebrates Israel/Yom Ha’atzmaut will feature an exhilarating 63- mile Bike for Israel to increase awareness about the challenges faced by residents of our San Diego’s partnership region of Sha’ar HaNegev, and to raise funds to benefit them.
These funds will go towards the creation of a new Arts Center within a school that is currently under construction in this Israeli community that is thriving near Gaza, despite frequent Kassam rocket attacks. Visiting residents from Sha’ar HaNegev will lead the bike ride coordinated by Bike For Israel supporter Rick Kornfeld.
In the past two years 20 bikers have participated in a 5-day bike ride from other parts of Israel eto Sha’ar HaNegev, Israel as a way of celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut. This year, 8 cyclists from Sha’ar HaNegev will visit for five days which will include practice rides during their visit, leading up to the 63 and 18-mile on May 15.
A Meet & Greet Tent during the Yom Ha’Atzma’ut festival at Ski Beach on Mission Bay will offer an opportunity to get to know these bikers and learn about their lives in the Negev.
Event and Route Maps and Registration info here: http://www.jewishinsandiego.org/page.aspx?id=240389
By registering for the ride you will donate money to the Sha’ar HaNegev Regional Educational Village providing safety, security and a healthy learning environment for the children of Israel.
Bike routes – 63 miles
Bike routes – 18 miles
San Diego Celebrates Israel/Yom Ha’atzmaut is presented by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County in partnership with the Ken Jewish Community, Bike for Israel, Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, and through a generous grant provided by the Leichtag Family Foundation. Among other community partners are Camp Mountain Chai, Orange Restoration, San Diego Israel Coalition, the San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego.com, Seacrest Village, TEAM (Training and Education about the Middle East), Tarbuton, and several synagogues throughout San Diego County.
For more information on this day of fun, celebration and cultural learning, please contact the Jewish Federation of San Diego Israel & Overseas Center at 858.571.3444 or go to www.jewishinsandiego.org.
*
Preceding provided by the Jewish Federation of San Diego
About the Israel & Overseas Center –– This community resource was established to facilitate strong connections between San Diego and Israel, to advocate and educate on behalf of Israel, and to stimulate partnerships and engagement through meaningful Israel travel experiences, opportunities for social action and volunteerism.
Federation –– The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive local Jewish community, and to enhancing the well being of Jews in San Diego, Israel, and throughout the world. Last year’s Annual Campaign raised $6.4 million to help meet community needs.
As one of more than 150 Federations in North America and part of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Jewish Federation of San Diego County has helped to build one of the most effective charitable networks in the world. For more information, visit www.jewishinsandiego.org