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.

REACH Lecture Series from Tuesday, November 24 with the Ethiopian Jewish community, click here to watch.

TA’AM: ISRAELI-STYLE COOKING SESSIONS
Join our new Community Shaliach, Ofek Turjeman, as he introduces you to Israeli recipes, culture, and traditions! You can join us virtually through Zoom or in-person.
Wednesday, December 2, 12pm
To join, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88663180036?pwd=Ni9EQkRTYkFMMGlua3g1NDdTUnlPdz09 (passcode is 3nkMin)

CAFÉ IVRIT
Engage in a conversation in Hebrew over Israel’s most burning issues and news.
Wednesday, December 16, 1-2pm
To join, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84811539633?pwd=NC9IdzJZMVNzZTFLQUtlWm4zbTVkUT09 (passcode is 5S1vuW)

CHANUKAH HAPPENINGS

Z3: VISIONS OF A SHARED FUTURE
On each day of Hanukkah, enjoy exclusive access to video conversations, interviews, and other inspiring content from leaders from across the Jewish World when the Z3 Project goes virtual! Proceeds from tickets will create a global Z3 Giving Circle in which participants will vote and decide how to allocate funds collected to select programs in the JCCA and JCC Global network.
Thursday, December 10-Thursday, December 17
For more information, click here

LET THERE BE LIGHT: A CONVERSATION WITH YOSEF ABRAMOWITZ
Join Park Avenue Synagogue for a virtual conversation with Karin Lagziel who will talk with Josef I. Abramowitz about his work in advancing the environmental and humanitarian goals of providing affordable green power to underserved populations as a fundamental human right. Abramowitz, an American-Israeli human rights activist, educator and entrepreneur is one of the pioneers of the solar energy industry in both Israel and East Africa. Abramowitz is co-founder of the Arava Power Company, Israel’s leading solar developer.
Monday, December 14, 12:30pm
To register, visit https://pasyn.org/calendar/let-there-be-light

FROM ISRAEL TO LONG ISLAND
Masa Israel Journey and The Jewish Agency For Israel in partnership with Sid Jacobson JCC and UJA-Federation of New York, are looking for Masa alumni to bring Israel back to their communities in this exclusive Long Island program.

We are looking for alumni who:

Participated in a program within the past three years
Were part of a youth group, youth movement, or have been a counselor at a summer camp
Have experience working with a range of age groups
Have availability to work 2-4 hours a week
Have a driver’s license and a car
Are able to participate in a three-day training program this summer/early fall
Are able to participate in meetings twice a month to process, hare feedback, and build the programs (meetings will either be held virtually or in-person)

You will receive generous compensation along with a variety of professional development opportunities. If you are interested in applying for this program or would like more information, email LiranH@masaisrael.org.

FRONTIER ISRAEL: GAP SEMESTER PROGRAM FOR INCOMING COLLEGE FRESHMAN AND RISING SOPHOMORES
Unsure whether in-person classes will resume this fall? AMHSI-JNF is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural gap semester program, Frontier Israel. Created for rising freshmen and sophomores, this program is designed to provide a real life, modern day pioneering experience. The program will be comprised of two components, Frontiers and Seminars. For more information and to apply, click here.