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.

LONG ISLAND SUPPORTS ISRAEL LIVE
Dagan Cohen, Long Island’s Senior Shalich for the Jewish Agency for Israel and Director of SJJCC’s Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel, will give a half hour weekly update on what is happening in Israel. Each week, Dagan will be joined by guests from Jewish organizations. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Thursdays, 9:30am
Register

PREVIOUS LONG ISLAND SUPPORTS ISRAEL LIVE

ISRAELI FRIDAY
Infuse Israeli culture into your Shabbat celebration! Meet us in the lobby to play Shesh Besh — backgammon — with our Millie & Larry Magid Shinshinim, enjoy Israeli music, and purchase food and flowers from local vendors.
First and third Friday of each month
10am-1pm

CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE
Show off your Israel pride as we march down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in the largest gathering in the world in support of Israel!
Sunday, June 2

ISRAELFEST
At IsraelFest this year, we will remember those lost since October 7th, while embracing the vibrancy of Israel. Come dance with us to Israeli music, engage in family activities, discover Israeli products, and savor international Jewish cuisine! We will never forget — Am Yisrael Chai! Click here to learn more.
At Tilles Center
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville
Sunday, June 9
12:30-4:30pm

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 take 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.