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Towns and cities across the world will be metaphorically painted blue next month for Israel’s 60th anniversary but young community members can exercise their artistic talents for real thanks to an exclusive Jewish News and JNF UK competition launched today.

To celebrate the special birthday, we are calling on all potential Picassos and budding Rembrandts to submit innovative designs that they feel capture the spirit of the country as it marks its anniversary. Entitled ‘What Israel means to me’, the paintings or drawings could depitc Israel’s great achievements in fields like the arts or technology, capturing the physical beauty of the Jewish state or perhaps creating an image of how you imagine May’s birthday celebrations will look.

And it will not be long before one talented designer has the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of Israel for his or her self.

We have teamed up with leading hotel chain Isrotel to offer the overall winner of this JNF-Jewish News competition a holiday to Israel including flights and accommodation. The lucky individual, along with their parents, will enjoy seven nights at the stunning Isrotel Royal Garden Hotel in Eilat.

Jewish News Editor Zeddy Lawrence said: “The fantastic standard of entries received each year for our Rosh Hashanah card competition never fails to amaze us and I have no doubt that this contest will be no different. What better way to get the party started than to get the young members of our community involved and what better prize than a trip to the country whose birthday celebrations we are all looking forward to so much.”

Entrants can opt to use paints, pastels, pencils, felts, crayons or any other material for their creation. But whatever you choose, the more creative the design the more likely it is that yours will stand out among the hundreds we will be receiving.

The designs of 10 finalists will then be published in our special anniversary issue and on sister website totallyjewish.com on 8 May before the overall winner is selected by a panel of judges including Lawrence and JNF UK President Gail Seal.

The deadline for submissions is 28 April 2008. All entries should be on an A4 sheet of paper and sent to Israel 60 Design Competition, The Jewish News, PO Box 34296, London, NW5 1YW or emailed to

[EMAIL="justinc@thejngroup.com"]justinc@thejngroup.com[/EMAIL]

The prizes will be valid for a year, upon availability, excluding Jewish and Christian holidays, and the months of July and August.

G'luck!