IX under the account CFJB passed one of these days in Petropavlovsk. In organization of the given festival took part Association of the Jewish national organizations of Kazakhstan "Mitsva", Distributive committee "Joint" and Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. Financial support rendered Akim of Northern - Kazakhstan area Serik Belyalov.

In a hall that refers to as the apple had no place to fall - late had to stand. It both surprised, and pleased the organizers of a festival.

In a hall the general attention was attracted with an exhibition of book novelties. "Guide" on the literature here was volunteer of library Polina Grenader. Already became tradition, that each CFJB the book exhibition becomes as an exhibition of the Jewish national attributes, here again it was possible to find the description of a history of one of the Jewish holidays. In previous times we already have acquainted the inhabitants and visitors of city with Shabbat, holidays Sukkoth and Rosh-ha-Shana. This time, before Hanukkah, was made out Hanukkah table.

The similar exhibitions cause the special interest in MASS-MEDIA. The interview about traditions and customs for TV was prepared by the coordinator of the programs on a history and tradition Igor Guretsky. The plots about CFJB shot two telechannels of local TV "Esil" and MTRK, and the newspapers "Northern Kazakhstan", "Petropavlovsk kz" and "Good evening" placed clauses about our wonderful holiday.

During two odd hours the spectators enjoyed songs on Hebrew and Yiddish in performance of children's vocal group "Barvazon", soloists Vanya Usatov and Kate Mishunina, veterans of a stage - vocal group "Shalom". Nobody left indifferent Hasidic and others inflammatory Jewish dances in performance of children from school of national revival.

Our constant lecturer - teacher of faculty of philosophy SKGU, Professor V. I. Lubushin this time prepared the most interesting story about creativity of Oskar Strok with listening of remarkable melodies.








Our measure by a beautiful buffet table prepared by our cooks finished.

Svetlana Makarovskaya