Guinness World Record

Wed 7 May. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [events]

Jewish communities around the world unite to break Guinness World Record On the eve of Israel's 60th Independence Day, May 7, 2008, Jewish communities around the world will unite for the first time to sing Hatikva - Israel's national anthem - to break the world record for "most people singing an anthem simultaneously". The event will take place at 22:50pm Israel time (19:50 UTC/GMT)

The initiative is an effort to introduce the content, history and meaning of the anthem to Jews around the world. Schools, synagogues, youth groups, friends, families and individuals young and old around the world are encouraged to submit original videos of their singing.

The Live Hatikva event will be broadcast on Israel's major television networks, internet, cellular Phones, and major newscasts worldwide.

For official Guinness World Record guidelines and more information on the Live Hatikva initiative: www.livehatikva.org.