The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is hosting its biggest celebration yet for Israel‘s 75th anniversary at the Saligman Campus at the Kaiserman JCC preschool in Wynnewood, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.

The Taste of Israel Festival is an annual event but this year it has a special significance, said the officials, as the 75th anniversary is an important landmark for Israel and Jewish people around the world.

The event is being hosted with help from five-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Solomonov.

“Michael really exemplifies everything this festival is about,” said Gail Norry, the co-chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. “He’s going to provide us with tastings and cooking demonstrations. It gives us an opportunity to celebrate all aspects of our culture.”

The celebration will include over 40 food and craft vendors, as well as live music and Moroccan cigars.

“In this time when there has been so much anti-semitism, I think it’s really a wonderful opportunity to be able to celebrate the good in such a festive manner,” said Norry.

Read more about the celebration at 6abc.