800 Taglit-Birthright Israel young adults from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus celebrated yesterday at an Israeli Street Party designed by Taglit-Birthright Israel and the Genesis Philanthropy Group. As part of the event, the participants joined workshops on Israeli culture, listened to motivational speeches and attended a dance party in Jerusalem.

Each participant attended one of the eight workshops offered: Israeli theater, dance, communication, song, improv and acting, cooking, art and design by leading Israeli cultural figures.

photos by Ilanit Cohen