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Samech Sameach

2014-02-24T02:16:43Z

Alexismaharam:

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Samech Sameach (ס׳ שמח) is the name of a huge Israeli dance party scheduled for Saturday night, May 10 2014,
in celebration of [http://larry.denenberg.com/ Larry Denenberg's] sixtieth birthday, which falls on that very day.

=== Time, Place, and Food ===

The event will take place at the [http://www.sthagop.com/ St. James Armenian Apostolic Church]
in Watertown, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston adjacent to Cambridge. Open dancing will begin
at 8:30 PM and will continue until the dancers are forcibly ejected from the hall.

Refreshments will be provided by [http://www.anicatering.com/id26.html Ani Catering], makers of
fine Armenian and Middle Eastern Cuisine. [[Moshe Eskayo]] may or may not make felafel.

=== Dancing ===

The harkadah will be under the direction of [http://eladperel.blogspot.com/ Elad Perel],
superstar markid from the Haifa area. (In Larry's opinion, Elad's Thursday night session at the
Technion is one of the best in the country.) Elad is familiar with the local
repertoire from his leadership at [[Gvanim]] 2013 and is expected to provide a good time
for all. He may or may not teach a dance or two in the course of the evening.

There will also be exciting activities and entertainment for nondancing spouses, to
include at least parcheesi, acey-deucey, and mah jongg.

=== History ===

Eleven years ago, this same venue hosted the Boston party celebrating Larry's marriage to
[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1901773/ Rachael Rosner]. The original invitation is [http://larry.denenberg.com/party.html here].
Note, however, that the complex admission
price structure from that event will '''''not''''' be repeated; Samech Sameach is free to all.

=== Directions, Parking, Public Transportation ===

St. James Armenian Church is at 465 Mount Auburn Street in Watertown
([https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=St+James+Armenian+Church%2C+Watertown%2C+MA map]) at the intersection of Mt. Auburn and School Streets.

From anywhere on I-90, the Mass Turnpike, get off at exit 17, head toward Watertown on Galen
Street, go straight through Watertown Square onto Mount Auburn Street and proceed to number 465,
on your right.

From Harvard Square take Mount Auburn Street westbound. Bear left just past the Star Market.
Proceed to number 465, on your left.

There is parking next to the building (enter from School Street) and on the other side of Mt.
Auburn Street, a block or two closer to Harvard Square.

The [http://www.mbta.com/uploadedFiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Bus/071map.pdf #71 bus] runs
between Harvard Square and Watertown Square along Mount Auburn Street, roughly every fifteen
minutes on Saturday night. The last bus inbound arrives at School Street at about 1:25.

=== Gifts ===

In lieu of gifts, attendees are encouraged to make a contribution to their own retirement
savings. They will appreciate it when they themselves become 60, or have children approaching
college age. Trust me.

=== RSVPs ===

No RSVP is necessary, but if you are planning to attend you are encouraged to record the fact below by
[http://horapedia.com/index.php?title=Samech_Sameach&action=edit editing this page]. (If you haven't already, you must first [[Special:UserLogin|register at
HoraWiki]].) Other changes to the page will be summarily reverted. Unless they're improvements.




Ari and Mona Atkinson would have LOVED to come to this party. Unfortunately Ari will be in the middle of finals during this weekend. Ari and Mona are very sad to not attend. They wish Larry D the happiest birthday ever!

[[Becca Rausch]] and Lior Barnoon will be there! Can't wait to dance the night away while poking fun at the old guy.

Alexis Maharam will attend really just to see which is greater - Larry's age or the number of t-shirts he requires during the evening.



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Boston Israeli Dance Festival

2013-09-25T15:35:52Z

Alexismaharam: Created page with "The Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston was sprouted in 1977 based on the idea of our ability to create great things by sharing. Now in its 38th year, the Festival continues ..."

The Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston was sprouted in 1977 based on the idea of our ability to create great things by sharing. Now in its 38th year, the Festival continues to be organized on a volunteer basis by the Board of the Directors and the performers. The Festival is sponsored by Campus Activities Complex at MIT.

The next Boston IFDF is scheduled '''Sunday March 9, 2014''' at 3pm in MIT's Kresge Auditorium. A free and open to the public dance party will be held the night before in Brookline.

The 2013-2014 Board of Directors is:
*Aaron Beckman
*David Beckman
*Bernie Bernstein
*Janie Chefitz
*Ellen Garfield
*Susan Gruber
*Ruth Leah Kahan
*George Kirby
*Alexis Maharam
*Renee Myers
*Bonnie Rubenstein
*Ira Vishner
*Rina Wagman

'''Related Links:'''

The Boston Israel Folk Dance Festival's [http://bostonfestival.org/index.php website] and [https://www.facebook.com/bostonfestival Facebook page]

To apply to perform in this year's Festival, you can submit an application [http://bostonfestival.org/submit-group.php here]

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Mit dancing

2013-09-18T13:23:56Z

Alexismaharam:

The MIT Folk Dance club is run by a rotation of programmers. Each programmer is responsible for a session about once every 6 weeks.

Currently the rotation includes:
*Aaron Beckman
*Alexis Maharam
*David Siegel
*Latishya Steele
*Sara Timoner
*Eliana Wachs-Cashman
*Rina Wagman
*Jay Weitzen

Dancing takes place on Wednesday nights starting with an early couples set from 7:30pm - 8:00pm and open dancing until 11pm.

'''There is NO DANCING on Wednesday 9/18 or 9/25.'''

'''Upcoming Special Events'''

Septemberthon - A marathon to make up for 2 missed Wednesday nights will be held at Kehillat Israel in Brookline on Saturday September 21st.
*8pm - 8:30pm - Early Couples
*8:30pm - 1am - Open Dancing
*1am - ??? - Anything Goes!
[https://www.facebook.com/events/431725570282354/ Click here for more information]

Christmas Eve Marathon
Tuesday December 24th 6pm - Wednesday December 25th 4am
Kehillat Israel in Brookline

'''Related Links:'''

MIT Dancing's [https://www.facebook.com/groups/223117197702782/ Facebook group] will tell you the schedule and programmer each week. Links to videos of what's been taught will also be posted, as well as information about other dance sessions in the Boston area.

Join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mitfdc-isra/info mailing list] to receive our weekly emails regarding location and programmer.

[[Category:Markidim | MIT FDC]]

Mit dancing

2013-09-17T17:26:20Z

Alexismaharam:

The MIT Folk Dance club is run by a rotation of programmers. Each programmer is responsible for a session about once every 6 weeks.

Currently the rotation includes:
Aaron Beckman
Alexis Maharam
David Siegel
Latishya Steele
Sara Timoner
Eliana Wachs-Cashman
Rina Wagman

Dancing takes place on Wednesday nights starting with an early couples set at 7:30pm and open dancing from 8pm to 11pm.

Upcoming Special Events

Septemberthon - Marathon at Kehillat Israel in Brookline on Saturday September 21st. 8pm - ?????
[ttps://www.facebook.com/events/431725570282354/ More information]

Christmas Eve Marathon - Tuesday December 24th 6pm - Wednesday December 25th 4am

'''Related Links:'''

MIT Dancing's [https://www.facebook.com/groups/223117197702782/ Facebook group] will tell you the schedule and programmer each week. We'll also post links to videos of what's been taught.

Join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mitfdc-isra/info mailing list] to get this information delivered directly to your inbox.

[[Category:Markidim | MIT FDC]]

Mit dancing

2013-09-17T17:22:38Z

Alexismaharam: Created page with "The MIT Folk Dance club is run by a rotation of programmers. Each programmer is responsible for a session about once every 6 weeks. Dancing takes place on Wednesday nights..."

The MIT Folk Dance club is run by a rotation of programmers. Each programmer is responsible for a session about once every 6 weeks.

Dancing takes place on Wednesday nights starting with an early couples set at 7:30pm and open dancing from 8pm to 11pm.

'''Related Links:'''

MIT Dancing's [https://www.facebook.com/groups/223117197702782/ Facebook group] will tell you the schedule and programmer each week. We'll also post links to videos of what's been taught.

Join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mitfdc-isra/info mailing list] to get this information delivered directly to your inbox.

[[Category:Markidim | MIT FDC]]

Gvanim

2013-09-17T17:15:22Z

Alexismaharam:

The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.

The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2014.

'''Staff 2013''' - Elad Shtamer , Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.

'''Staff 2012''' - Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa, and Maor Ben-Ami

'''Related Links:'''

Gvanim's [https://www.facebook.com/gvanim2012 Facebook group]

Gvanim's [http://www.gvanimcamp.com/ Website]

Playlist from the night parties from 2013 [File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx | is located here].

[[Category:Events]]

Gvanim

2013-09-17T17:14:36Z

Alexismaharam:

The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.

The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2014.

'''Staff 2013''' - Elad Shtamer [[Category:Markidim | Shtamer]] , Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel [[Category:Markidim | Perel]] , and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.

'''Staff 2012''' - Yoram Sasson [[Category:Markidim | Sasson]] , Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa [[Category:Markidim | Swissa]] , and Maor Ben-Ami

'''Related Links:'''

Gvanim's [https://www.facebook.com/gvanim2012 Facebook group]

Gvanim's [http://www.gvanimcamp.com/ Website]

Playlist from the night parties from 2013 [File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx | is located here].

[[Category:Events]]

Gvanim

2013-09-17T17:12:02Z

Alexismaharam:

The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.

The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2014.

'''Staff 2013''' - Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.

'''Staff 2012''' - Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa, and Maor Ben-Ami

'''Related Links:'''

Gvanim's [https://www.facebook.com/gvanim2012 Facebook group]

Gvanim's [http://www.gvanimcamp.com/ Website]

Playlist from the night parties from 2013 [File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx | is located here].

[[Category:Events]]

Gvanim

2013-09-17T17:11:02Z

Alexismaharam:

The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet.

The next Gvanim is scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2014.

Staff 2012 - Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa, and Maor Ben-Ami

Staff 2013 - Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.

The playlist from the night parties from the 2013 camp has been uploaded [File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx | here].

Related Links:

Gvanim's [https://www.facebook.com/gvanim2012 Facebook group]

Gvanim's [http://www.gvanimcamp.com/ Website]

[[Category:Events]]

Gvanim

2013-09-16T18:41:31Z

Alexismaharam:

The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet. Keep your Labor Day weekend 2014 clear!!

Join our Facebook group for up-to-the-minute information: https://www.facebook.com/gvanim2012

Staff 2012 - Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa, and Maor Ben-Ami

Staff 2013 - Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.

The playlist from the night parties from the 2013 camp has been uploaded here.

[[Category:Events]]

File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx

2013-09-16T18:40:35Z

Alexismaharam: Alexismaharam uploaded a new version of "File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx": Reverted to version as of 18:38, September 16, 2013

The playlist from the night parties of Gvanim 2013. Note that some of the repeats are because this computer was used in an afternoon session.

File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx

2013-09-16T18:40:16Z

Alexismaharam: Alexismaharam uploaded a new version of "File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx"

The playlist from the night parties of Gvanim 2013. Note that some of the repeats are because this computer was used in an afternoon session.

Gvanim

2013-09-16T18:40:04Z

Alexismaharam: Created page with "The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnose..."

The first Gvanim was held on Labor Day weekend 2012 at Camp Starlight in Starlight, PA. Originally the dream of Gabi Gabbay, the camp came to fruition after Gabi was diagnosed with leukemia due to the efforts of a team led by Ilana Vichness. The camp was held one week after Gabi's passing, with his family's blessing. Irith Shade Shemesh took over as camp director for 2013 and continued the camp with the goal of creating a family friendly camp where the next generation of Israeli dancers will meet. Keep your Labor Day weekend 2014 clear!!

Join our Facebook group for up-to-the-minute information: https://www.facebook.com/gvanim2012

Staff 2012 - Yoram Sasson, Eyal Eliyahu, Ilan Swissa, and Maor Ben-Ami
Staff 2013 - Elad Shtamer, Chen Schporen (aka Neo-Schporen), Elad Perel, and Erica Goldman. Eran Bitton was originally scheduled to come to camp but was unable to due to injury. Elad Perel generously replaced him.

The playlist from the night parties from the 2013 camp has been uploaded here.

[[Category:Events]]

File:Gvanim 2013 playlist.xlsx

2013-09-16T18:38:23Z

Alexismaharam: The playlist from the night parties of Gvanim 2013. Note that some of the repeats are because this computer was used in an afternoon session.

The playlist from the night parties of Gvanim 2013. Note that some of the repeats are because this computer was used in an afternoon session.