Jewish organizations across the United States are planning festivities in honor of Israel’s 55th birthday. In Boston, various Jewish organizations are joining on June 15 at an indoor festival. In Chicago, festivities for the local federation’s annual celebration took place on Sunday. Federations in Atlanta and Los Angeles will hold their commemorations on May 7 and May 11, respectively.
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