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April 2022
ILN Day of Learning-Religion and State
The ILN is a network of URJ congregational and Reform Movement leaders who will be trained and given ongoing support in order to infuse Israel into congregational life, prepare leaders for mobilization, and leverage the scale of our Movement. Single days of learning/training on innovative methodologies regarding Israel engagement and education – touching on how to approach critical issues of our time. This session will focus on Religion and State: How we can advocate and lead on issues of religion…
Find out more »Facing Three Challenges in Israel Engagement Education- Session 3
Training workshop for educators. The aim of this 3-sessions workshop is to provide educators with an educational approach and practical tools to deal with three challenges related to Israeli engagement education in URJ congregations: Session 3: How to use contemporary Israeli culture in building relationships with Israel and to establish Israel engagement. Each session will be 1.5 hours long, and will include: · Theoretical background · Reflective conversation among participants and practitioners · Sharing of material and practical suggestions for…
Find out more »Kesher Israel Stories: Meet Brhan, an Ethiopian Teen
Temple Beth El of Madison, WI is presenting "Israel Stories" featuring a 20 minute documentary of Brhan, an Ethiopian girl who, along with her family, made aliyah to Israel. Brhan speaks of the challenges she encountered during this difficult time. Brhan and Rav Weisberg, the films producer, are present to answer questions following the film.
Find out more »May 2022
URJ’s Leading Change Summit
This new event taking place May 1-3, 2022 will give Reform leaders an opportunity to build skills, connect with other leaders, and learn from experts about what our communities – and the world – need from us now and in the future. We invite all Israel leaders to register for the Israel track, where you will have the opportunity to: Hear from leaders in the Reform Movement in Israel and Members of the Knesset on how they are making change. Explore ways…
Find out more »March 2023
Israel 75 Live
Join us for Israel 75 Live, a weekend of celebration in honor of Israel's 75th Birthday. American-Israeli comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt will entertain and engage us with a weekend of comedy, cooking, and conversation about all things Israel based on their new book, Israel 201. Friday, March 10 6:30 pm Shabbat Services with Special Guests Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt. Services will be livestreamed. Find info here as it get's closer to the weekend. 7:30 pm Shabbat Dinner…
Find out more »Brunch with Zack Kassuto
Featuring Zack Kassuto, great grandson of Eliezer ben Yehuda, lexicographer of the first Hebrew dictionary and editor of HaZvi, one of the first Hebrew language newspapers published in the Land of Israel/ Palestine. He is considered the main driving force behind the revival of the Hebrew language.
Find out more »April 2023
Erev Shabbat Service with T’filah Band
Debut of new poem and musical composition inspired by the story of the Ayalon bullet factory.
Find out more »Israel at 75 Celebration: Savor the sounds, tastes, and culture of Israel
Come to Rodeph Shalom for this festive celebration of Israel’s 75th anniversary. Everyone is invited. Dance and enjoy Israeli-food, do a mitzvah for food insecure families served by Breaking Bread On Board, and sample the fruits of the vines from Israel’s premiere vineyards. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Israeli dancing takes place and is FREE to all participants. Falafel platters, with all the delicious fixings, are available at $10 per person. 2 - 3 p.m.: Volunteer to stuff and donate spring…
Find out more »Shabbat evening services featuring Elad Strohmayer
Shabbat evening services featuring guest speaker Elad Strohmayer, Spokesperson of the Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, DC. Watch the livestream on Facebook.
Find out more »Israel Festival and Fair
A festival and fair for the entire family with programming and fun for preschoolers, seniors and everyone in between.
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