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-2pm
October 24
November 21 – Celebrate Sigd
December 5- Celebrate Chanukkah
January 30 – Tu Bishvat

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. Missed an episode? The previous week’s episode will be shown at 4:30pm on Wednesdays before the new episode.
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.