New York, NY… April 16, 2010: The America - Israel Friendship League is pleased to announce that it is joining Dor Chadash and over 100 organizations in celebration of Israel’s 62nd Independence Day.

The annual event, which promises to be the largest Yom Ha'Zikaron / Yom Ha'Atzmaut gathering in the world outside of Israel, will feature live entertainment and dignitaries from Israel and the United States.

The Monday, April 19, event will take place at New York City’s Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th Street at 11th Avenue. Doors open at 6:30pm.

To purchase tickets, please visit www.dorchadashusa.org.

The America-Israel Friendship League’s (AIFL) mission is to strengthen the ties between the people of the United States and Israel; bridging distances to reveal the beauty, the humanity, and the modern democratic values that define both nations.

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For further information on this program, please contact AIFL at 212-213-8630 / info@aif.org