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April 27, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Israel Independence Day celebration set

A community Israel Independence Day celebration concert is scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the new facilities of Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson.

Hosted by the United Jewish Community/Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, the event will feature a performance by Visions. The trio performs both old and new Jewish inspirational melodies.

In addition to the concert, U.S. Congressman and Holocaust survivor Tom Lantos, D-Calif., will share some of his personal and professional insights about Israel.

Tickets are $5 for those ages 3 and up. For more information, call 732-0556.

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