"Welcome to Israel!"
That was the greeting given to guests arriving at the Israeli Embassy in Washington this evening for a reception honoring the Mystics and Anda Ramat Hasharon ("ARH"), the Israeli professional team the Mystics will be playing this Sunday. This will be the first time that a WNBA team has played a foreign team, and the visitors were extremely excited to be here for this history-making event.
That was the greeting given to guests arriving at the Israeli Embassy in Washington this evening for a reception honoring the Mystics and Anda Ramat Hasharon ("ARH"), the Israeli professional team the Mystics will be playing this Sunday. This will be the first time that a WNBA team has played a foreign team, and the visitors were extremely excited to be here for this history-making event.
A little bit of Israel in Washington. (And a good bit of security to get in.) Blue skies and Middle Eastern weather greeted the attendees.
Rachel Ostrowitz, Chairperson of ARH, delivered a warm and interesting speech about the importance of women's sports and how events like these are truly creating a global village.
Chasity Melvin (a former player on ARH), still a bit jet-lagged after arriving from Russia on Monday, poses with Israeli friends.
The BasketCases caught Megan Vogel moments before GM Linda Hargrove persuaded her to try hummus for the very first time in her life. After trying it, Megan made it clear it might also be the last. But she did like the pita bread..JPG)
The Mystics' self-appointed DIVAS, Nikki Blue and Tamara James, in a photo they insisted we take! According to Nikki, you can never have too many photos of yourself. And according to an inside source, the DIVAS have been working feverishly throughout training camp trying to turn some of the vets into divas as well.
Original Mystic Rita Williams and rookies Gillian Goring and Bernice Mosby.
The Deputy Mayor of Ramat Hasharon discussing 
The coaches of both teams posed for photos.
Alana Beard -- as always -- was in demand for fan photos.
The Mystics and Anda Ramat Hasharon.Shalom.
Photo Credits: DC BasketCases
posted by BasketCases @ 9:58 PM
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4 Comments:
Hey Basketcases...Was that Limor Mizrachi on the ARH team, in the third third photo you posted (the one featuring C Melvin)? She's a former UM player from a great 91-92 team.
great pictures! Thanks.Shalom.
I am Nili! I had the great honor and pleasure to attend the gala reception at the Israeli Embassy on Thursday evening. Indeed it was an evening to remember! Especially Ms. Ostrowitz's speech. She delivered it with great elan, a good sense of humor. Her eye contract and connection with the people attending which indcluded many dignetaries was stellar. Bravo I say! Bravo! Next year in Jerusalem!!
A wonderful occasion to see two great teams at play. Especially I'm looking forward to Anda Ramat Hasharon. They are a formidable team. I have seen the team play before. Fit and strong! Go Anda Go!! I predict they will win the exhibition game!
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