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‘More Baba Ghanoush, please’: Local Jewish community host first SLO Israel Festival

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A local Jewish community held the area’s first San Luis Obispo Israel Festival Saturday afternoon. 

The SLO Israel Festival is a celebration highlighting 70 years of Israel’s contributions to the world. 

The afternoon included a hummus and Baba Ghanoush cook-off, Israli dancing lessons, arts and crafts for the kids, an Israeli dodgeball (gaga) tournament, a book exhibit and a movie night. 
 
The event was put on by the JCC-Federation of San Luis Obispo and Congregation Beth David.

You can learn more about the local Jewish community at this website.