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Through his tireless efforts Dr. Joseph Frager is the person who orchestrates and coordinates the annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park
Through his tireless efforts Dr. Joseph Frager is the person who orchestrates and coordinates the annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park
Tens of thousands of celebrants, of all ages, are expected to attend the 21st Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park, Carl Freyer, z”l, Tribute, Dr. Manfred Lehmann Memorial event, which will be held at Central Park’s SummerStage–(enter at 5th Ave. & 72nd St.), Sunday, June 1, 2014 (the 47th anniversary of the miracle of the Six-Day War and the Re-unification of Jerusalem), from 2:30-7:30 PM, rain or shine, free admission, after the Salute to Israel Parade. Dr. Joseph and Karen Frager, long-time organizers, and Dr. Paul and Drora Brody, Chairpersons for the past 9 years, have announced the concert’s themes: ISRAEL and JERUSALEM: UNITED, FOREVER–Never to be divided again, No further concessions of ANY part of the Land of Israel (Yisrael HaShleima), Stopping Iran NOW, and Countering the BDS movement!

The Concert, which effectively is the largest rally of its kind in North America, possibly in the world, is sponsored by the Israel Concert-In-The-Park Committee, in association with Young Israel Chovevei Zion and the National Council of Young Israel, pays special tribute again this year to Carl Freyer z’l. Carl, together with his wife Sylvia, founded the Concert in response to a call by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat, to mount some form of protest to the notorious 1993 Oslo accords. Mr. Freyer was a leader of the nationalist camp and a supporter of numerous causes for many years, impacting every aspect of Jewish life in America and Israel. He and his wife were founders of Arutz Sheva and the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP). The Concert/Rally also salutes noted Jewish activists and philanthropists Dr. Manfred R. Lehmann z’l, who was the event’s first Chairman, and Rose and Reuben Mattus z’l, of Haagen-Dazs fame.

The Guest Speakers will be strong contender for Republican candidate for President, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, the eloquent, nationalist MK Danny Danon, Deputy Defense Minister of Israel, and Ambassador John Bolton, an expert on the situation in Iran and a staunch supporter of Israel. Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), will address the assemblage, as well. Special appearances will be made by leading political and religious leaders, and by Jewish activists, focusing on the event’s all-important themes.

Exciting performers include a conglomerate of musical and singing talent. The headliners are Israeli Sephardic superstar Gad Elbaz, and two returning stars, the masterful singer and showman LIPA, and EDON, who proudly wore his kippa, as he achieved semi-finalist status on “America’s Got Talent”, a nationally televised contest, viewed world-wide, over whom the young crowd went wild last year. Other headliners include Chasidic phenom Benny Friedman, veteran singing star Shloime Dachs, dramatic singer Michael Elias, and master rapper Ari Lesser. Elron Zabatani, of Jerusalem’s Old City, who electrified the Concert last year, will be accompanied by Shlomi Aharoni, directly from Israel, who is an alumnus of the Rabbinical IDF Orchestra & Choir. Chaim Kiss, a seasoned veteran of the Israel Day Concert, will be returning to join the festivities. Rising star Nachas will be making his first appearance at the Concert.

Other groups making their debut at the Concert include the Broadway Youth Choir and Born Dancers. Renowned Chazanim Chaim Dovid Berson, Meir Goldberg and Yaakov Rosten will be participating at various interludes.

Musical accompaniment will be provided by the incomparable Shloime Dachs Orchestra & Singers. Zvika Bornstein will be the musical director of the event. The seasoned Nachum Segal will again emcee.

Special thanks to Chaim Leibtag for his assistance in many areas, including website and social media development, to Rivki Tsaidi for the graphic design, and to Odeleya Jacobs for coordinating the media.

Delicious, strictly kosher food and drinks will be available for sale, supplied by famous Mendy’s. Bring your Ruach, determination and Jewish pride, together with your family and your friends, to this massive Concert/Rally, so our voices will be heard around the world.

EARLY arrival is STRONGLY advised, as there will be added security checks, for entrance to the SummerStage. For security reasons, no large backpacks or bags will be allowed into the Concert. Photo ID is required for entry.

Special thanks to all of the generous Concert Sponsors. For more information, and a full list of Sponsors and Corporate Sponsors, visit www.IsraelDayConcert.com

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