Israeli Culture

ISRAELI CULTURE

If you are looking to strengthen your connection to Israel, the JCC is a valuable resource of innovative and educational programs that can help you achieve this.

Experience Israel through some of its most culturally rich aspects such as Israeli coffee, television shows, and conversation.

ISRAELI MARKET
Experience the flavors and vibes of Israel when our lobby is transformed into a market! Pick up authentic items for your Shabbat dinner and get to know our RCFI staff.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
September 12 (meet the Israeli Delegation)
October 24

SWEET START TO 5786
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a taste of tradition! Dip an apple in honey to welcome sweetness, hope, and fresh beginnings. L’shana Tova U’Metuka!
Wednesday, September 17, 10am-2pm
No registration needed; just stop by!

FUN IN THE SUKKAH
Decorate our Sukkah! Tuesday,
October 7-Wednesday, October 15
No registration needed; just stop by!

Join us for pizza and dessert, wave the lulav and etrog, and help us decorate!
Wednesday, October 8, 5pm

SABRA SCREENS: KUGEL
Loved the Israeli TV show Shtisel? See the prequel series that follows Nuchem and his daughter Libbi’s life in Antwerp, Belgium in the 1990s.
8 sessions
Begins Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-6:30pm
$40 members / $50 nonmembers for full series • Register
$10 members / $12 nonmembers per episode (pay at the front desk before each episode)

BEGINNER HEBREW
Want to start speaking Hebrew without the stress? This fun, beginner-friendly course helps you pick up everyday words and phrases so you can easily jump into real conversations.
6 Sessions
Begins Monday, November 3, 5:45-6:45pm • Register
$60 members / $75 nonmembers

SCOUT PROGRAMS

For more information, prices, and to join the scout programs, visit shevetgefen.org, or  email gefen@israelscouts.org.

SHEVET GEFEN
Grades: 3-12
Join our youth movement that encourages the exploration of new opportunities and taking a meaningful part in Israeli society. This program is for Hebrew-speaking children and meets weekly.
Sundays, 4-6pm

ISRAELI AMERICAN COUNCIL’S TZOFIFNIKIM
Grades: 1-2
Deepen your child’s connection to Israel with a younger version of Israeli Scouts with activities in Hebrew.
Sundays, 4-6pm

HAZAMIR: THE INTERNATIONAL JEWISH TEEN CHOIR
Grades: 9-12
Long Island’s chapter of HaZamir, conducted by Audrey Edelstein, will be meeting virtually on Sundays, 1:30pm. If you would like to participate, contact HaZamirLongIsland@gmail.com for the Zoom link.