First Chicago Live Show of "Israel Story"

Temple Beth Israel (3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie) hosts the first-ever Chicago Live performance of Israel Story, the global podcast phenomenon modeled after This American Life, on Thursday, May 19th. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the program -

"68 and Counting" - starting at 7:30 pm. Performers include Mishy Harman, one of the creators of podcast and other members of the Israel Story team.

Seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended. TBI is taking online registration at www.tinyurl.com/tbiskokie. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person and this event is open to the community. For more information call 847-675-0951 or visit www.tbiskokie.org.

This show's theme "68 and Counting" will be available after Tuesday, May 24th on www.iTunes.com, www.israelstory.com, www.thetablet.com and other podcast apps.

Public radio icon Ira Glass calls "the Israeli 'This American Life.' With its unique blend of live storytelling, and surprising multimedia Israel Story introduces us to a different Israel, one that we rarely see: life-sized, nuanced, funny and touching.

About "68 and Counting" Podcast:

Starting in 1948, the year the state of Israel was born, Israel Story will take us on a journey through the decades, bringing us surprising, funny, and fascinating tales of events that all took place on Israel's Independence Day. We'll march together in extravagant military parades, put Israel "On the Map" with some fancy jump shots, bring governments to a standstill over sexy lingerie, and answer mind-bending Bible trivia! You won't want to miss the talented team's newest stories told live on stage!

More performances in May include New York, New Orleans, Chicago and Palo Alto.

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