Tzofim Friendship Caravan

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a family-friendly concert with the Tzofim Friendship Caravan Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kaplan Theatre.

They’re back! Join us for an exciting and fun performance with the Israeli Tzofim (scouts).

The Tzofim Friendship Caravans tours North America every summer bringing Israeli culture and goodwill through their unique blend of smiles, songs and dances in Hebrew, Yiddish and English. The Caravan has appeared on more than twelve different TV shows and several news spots.

The Friendship Caravan consists of 5 male and 5 female Tzofim (Israel Scouts) who are entering their senior year of high school. The Caravan travels throughout North America each summer as emissaries, sharing their lives in Israel through song, dance and story. Participants are chosen after undergoing an extensive auditioning and interviewing process, ensuring that above all, they are true representatives of Israeli culture and spirit.

The Caravan typically reaches 35 states, including 250 camps, community centers, churches, senior homes and schools, performing for an audience totaling nearly 100,000 people. Each teen in the Friendship Caravan, like all 100 Delegation members visiting North America, is a member of the 60,000 member strong Tzofim (Israel Scouts) movement which, in turn, is part of the International Scouting movement.

The Tzofim movement is the only non-political and non-sectarian youth movement in Israel. Each delegate must exhibit leadership capabilities, a high level of scouting and extensive knowledge of Israeli and Jewish history. Fluency in English and strong communicative skills are additional requirements for delegation members, as well as an intense love for the land and people of Israel and a desire to share this passion with North Americans.

“I’m so happy Houston’s finally hosting The Caravan this summer. It’s been a dream of mine for years as the summer caravans work with our campers during the day in addition to the concert at night,” commented ERJCC Assistant Executive Director, Marilyn Hassid. “For Yom Ha-atzmaut, we hosted the Tel Aviv Tzofim and everyone loved their energy and talent. I know this summer’s group will be equally entertaining and spirited.”

The concert is free and open to the public. Theatre seats available on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, please contact Nomi Barancik at nbarancik@erjcchouston.org  or 713.729.3200 ext. 3288.