Community gathering: Kadima Day School, Idan Raichel, Gilad Shalit

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1] Kadima Day School students and their families celebrated Sukkot together on Oct. 18 in West Hills with dinner, a celebration of Gilad Shalit’s release and an appearance by Consul General of Israel David Siegel. Photo by Ronni Sikolsky

2] A new basketball court, donated by David and Esther Vered in memory of their son, Adir Moshe Vered, was unveiled at the Sukkot B’Yachad celebration

3] Idan Raichel, a popular Israeli singer touring with American soul singer India.Arie, performed and interacted with fans at the Big Jewish Tent, a Jewish county fair held at the Shalom Institute in Malibu on Oct. 16. Photos by Jose Romero

4] Carnival activities such as rides, games, wall climbing and ziplining, kosher food trucks, wine tasting and a clothing bazaar were some of the offerings at the second annual Jewish fair.   

5] Gilad Shalit’s return to Israel brought together more than 400 people at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in the early morning hours of Oct. 18. Consul General of Israel David Siegel, left, spoke to the media about the importance of the kidnapped soldier’s release from Hamas captivity. Photo courtesy Israeli Consulate

6] Adult Color Wars, a day of good-spirited competition at JCA Shalom on Oct. 23, raised money for children to attend summer camp and provided the opportunity for adults to recall their summer camp days while competing in tug-of-war, pingpong and relay races.