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Hear Their Story: Kfar Azza Survivors

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

Doron Admoni, Neomi Hirshfeld, Lir Soussana, and Sergei Yankelovich are survivors of October 7th from Kibbutz Kfar Azza, and they will share with us their firsthand accounts from the day. We will honor their experiences and courage and learn from their resilience.

Partners with the Community: Israel’s Declaration of Independence by Neil Rogachevsky

Woodbury Jewish Center 200 South Woods Drive, Woodbury, NY, United States

Through a presentation of the drafts of Israel's Declaration of Independence in English for the first time, see the dilemmas of politics, diplomacy, and values faced by Israel's leaders as they charted the path to independence and composed what became modern Israel's most important political text.

Author Breakfast: Küntslers in Paradise by Cathleen Schine

Virtual NY

Mamie was only 11 when her family escaped Vienna in 1939 and made their way to Lose Angeles with other Jews escaping Hitler. Now in 2020, Mamie tells her grandson Julian the buried stories of her years in California. This program will be presented virtually only. $60

Hope is a Rainbow by Hoda Kotb

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

Today show cohost and bestselling author Hoda Kotb’s new book, Hope is a Rainbow, is a lyrical celebration of hope in children and teaching the youngest readers how to reach for their dreams – whether they are as big as the night sky or as small as a bowl of purple ice cream. It’s a lesson in […]

Seven Blessings Film Screening

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

See the acclaimed 2023 Israeli dramedy, Seven Blessings, winner of 10 Ophir Awards, Israel’s version of the Oscars, including Best Film. The film is in Hebrew with English subtitles, and includes behind-the-scenes footage from the film’s producer. Each ticket includes a drink and snack. Proceeds from the event will help support Shevet Gefen activities. Presenting […]