We are proud to celebrate our 54th annual Festival with you, and are thrilled to share that, for the first time since 2022, Israel will be represented! Join us in celebrating this exciting moment and cheer Israel on!
For more than five decades, this event has brought people together to explore arts and crafts from around the world, enjoy authentic ethnic foods, and experience music and dance representing diverse cultures and traditions. This year, we continue that tradition, honoring the richness of global heritage and the connections it creates within our community.
Tickets may be purchased at the event--$5 for ages 13 and older; $2 for ages 3-12. Children ages 2 and under are free.
Our Festival of Nations Updates:
- Children and adults walking in the Parade of Nations
- Miss Israel represented by local teen Maayan Amsterdamer will compete in the MISS pageant
- Performance of multigenerational community song--Oseh Shalom--starting with a solo by Ellie Scher
- Solo dance by Yaeli Bahir
- Kosher food will be for sale
- Judaica jewelry for sale
Interested in performing?
Rehearsals:
When: Thursday, Oct 30, from 7pm to 8pm
Where: Jewish Federation building - 184 Washington Ave Ext, Albany NY 12203.
Contact: Bonnie Eisenberg, if you have any questions: beisenberg19@gmail.
Learn more about the Festival of Nations at https://www.festivalofnationsalbany.org/
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of NENY & Temple Israel of Albany