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Watch Israel's 70th Birthday Block Party in New York's Times Square

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Israel is celebrating its 70th birthday and you're invited to a big block party in New York City's Times Square. 

The event sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel in New York and the Ministry of Culture and Sport will feature singer Shiri Maimon and DJ Omri Anghel.

The party will begin as Times Square's famous billboards transform into a homage to Israel's heritage of innovation and its miraculous first seven decades.

Many Hollywood celebrities including Mayim Bialik, (CBS-TV's The Big Bang Theory) will be featured on the famous Times Square screens and will share their enthusiasm and pride for the country.

The whole Square area will transform into a giant Israeli block party for New Yorkers, Israelis, and international tourists alike to celebrate together, according to a press release.  

Join the conversation by following the event using the hashtag #Israel70TimesSquare.

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WATCH THE EVENT FROM NEW YORK CITY'S TIMES SQUARE BELOW

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