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The mission of the Jewish Federation of Peoria is to serve the Jewish people locally, in Israel, and throughout the world through coordinated fundraising, community-wide programming, social services, and social- cultural-educational activities.


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Welcome to the JewishPeoria.Org, the Web site of the Jewish Federation of Peoria, an umbrella organization that crosses all affiliations.

Looking for some Judaica? Look no further, just click on the icon and enter the Jewish Federation of Peoria’s online gift shop featuring over 100 artists, free e-cards, literature, toys, games and everything imaginable.

 

 

And go check out our new Shaliach, Gal Israeli and his view on the the issues. Click here or on the news tab in the menu above.

 

 

Hawks Versus Doves: The Search for Common Ground in Israel:

What is the main cause of political conflict in Israel, and how have things changed over the last several decades. Dr. Hazan will give an objective look at Israel, quite different from what we see in the media, giving listeners a better understanding of where Israel, Israelis and Israeli democracy/politics is today.  Reuven Hazan is a professor of Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His expertise is in historical and current analysis of Israeli politics, particularly putting into context the developments that are in the headlines.

Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.,

Marty Theatre-lower level Bob Michel Student center

915 N. Elmwood

Open to the public, no charge to attend

An Evening of Comedy with Joel Chasnoff

Monday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Marty Theatre-lower level Bob Michel Student Center

915 N. Elmwood

Advance Tickets: Adults: $18.00, students $10.00. At the door: Adults $20.00, students $10.0l0

 

Peoria Public Library to host “A Fine Romance:
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs” Traveling Exhibit

Americans have always responded to the wit, the passion, and the sophistication of the ballads, dance tunes, jazz numbers, and showstoppers that make up the great “American Songbook.”  Songs such as “As Time Goes By,” “It Had to Be You,” and “Over the Rainbow” have captivated generations of audiences and remain beloved musical icons of American popular culture. A colorful new exhibit opening at the Peoria Public Library Main Library Gallery on Saturday, March 10 celebrates American popular song during the period 1910-1965.

The Peoria Public Library is sponsoring a number of free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibit.  Visit www.peoriapubliclibrary for more information.

“A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs” will be on display on at Main Library on Lower Level One until Thursday, April 12 during regular gallery hours Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It is free and open to the public.

Save the Date for A Fine Romance

  • Dr. Alvin Goldfarb – Keynote Exhibit Speaker: The Legacy of the Jewish Musical Theatre Artists.Thursday, March 15 6:00 pm – Peoria Public Library Main Library
  • Java Jews Klezmer BandSunday, March 25 – 1:00-5:00 pm – Peoria Public Library North Branch. This is a return to Peoria, they first performed here during our Campaign Event this past November. They were fantastic-this is a must see!
  • Lil’ Rev – musician, historianWednesday, April 11 – 7:00 pm – Peoria Public Library North Branch. Another great return performance. L’il Rev was here several years ago and very well received.

 

 

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