The Israel Connection Committee’s mission is to increase and strengthen the attachment of the congregation to Israel and to serve as an educational, cultural and social forum dealing with topics and issues relating to Israel.
Come and join in our activities, participate in our committee meetings, volunteer at the gift shop and help in the implementation of our programs and ideas. Become part of our effort to learn more about our connections to Israel and our dedication to its survival as a central part of our Reconstructionist beliefs.
Seret V’uga: Israeli movies series with dessert Saturday evenings, 7:00 p.m.
Explore
current topics through quality creative Dates: Oct 9, Nov 6, Dec 25, Jan 29,
Cinema.
Dessert (potluck) and discussion follow March
5, April 9 & May 28.
each
presentation.
Israel Voices
Guest
speakers representing many facets of Israeli Dates:
Mon Oct 12 with playwright Moti
society
will share their passion and knowledge and Lerner,
Tue Jan 25 & other dates TBA
will
shade light on the complexity of the current
state
of affairs in the Middle-East.
Daber Elai: Speak to Me Saturdays after the Oneg 1:00-2:00pm
Conversational
Hebrew for those who can read basic Dates: Oct 16,Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 15,
Hebrew
and would like to learn to speak more Feb 12 & other dates TBA.
fluently. With Hanna Weissberger
Co-sponsored with Adult Ed
Committee
Teach In-Israel/Palestinian
Conflict
Lecture discussions and
workshops. Details to Date:
Sun Feb 6, 10:30am
follow.
Co-sponsored with Social
Action Committee
Sheera Betzibur: Singing Together
Sing
along of Israeli songs. The lyrics will be Date:
Fri Feb
26, 7:30pm
provided
in Hebrew, transliteration, and English With Cantor Sue Roemer
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel’s Independence Day Date: Fri May 6 –Sun May 8:
A
weekend of celebration, details to follow.
Israeli Cultural Creativity
A
“taste” of some Israeli cultural expression: Date: Sun, May 8, 10:30am
contemporary
fiction, poetry, and music. No
knowledge
of Hebrew is required.
Israel Trip
Come and explore Israel with fellow congregants. Date: Summer of 2005
Immerse yourself in its culture and learn to With
Rabbi Fred and Haya Laufer
understand the social, economic, religious and
political
challenges. Soak in the breath taking
scenery
and renew your connection to the promise
land.
Separate program for kids ages 6 and up.
Adat Shalom Gift Shop Open during the school year:
A
showcase of arts & crafts from Israel, Wed. 4:00pm-5:00pm
unique
Judaica items and music. The shop sells Sun. 10:30am-12: 45pm
Roses
from the Negev for the holidays and special (or
by special appointment)
Occasions.
The shop can be reached at:
giftshop@adatshalom.net
Committee meetings Date: Nov 30, Feb 24,11 & Apr
7, 7:30pm.
Additional activities such as guest speakers
and other presentations will be announced through out the year.
Come
and join in our activities, participate in our committee meetings, volunteer at
the gift shop and help in the implementation of our programs and ideas. Become
part of our effort to learn more about our connections to Israel and our
dedication to its survival as a central part of our Reconstructionist beliefs.
Note: Dates and times are subject to
change. To confirm check the Adat Shalom web site, the monthly Scroll or call
the Adat Shalom office, 301-767-3333. All activities are at the synagogue
unless otherwise stated. For more information about these programs, contact the
Israel Connection chair Haya Laufer or Vice chairs Erran Carmel & Alan
Mairson. Our electronic address is: IsraelConnection@adatshalom.net
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