programs
Honoring Israel’s 76th Year of Independence
Programming throughout May
Honoring Israel’s 76th Year of Independence
As we honor Israel’s 76th year of independence, our emotions are particularly poignant this year, especially in light of the events of October 7th. We warmly invite you and your family to join us for diverse programming throughout May that caters to all of the feelings we may experience during this time – from solemn remembrance to joyful observance.
Yom Hashoah – Conversation with a Holocaust Survivor
5/2/24 | Thursday | 7:00-8:30PM | Free
Join us for an intimate and poignant conversation with Sarah Danon Meller. Her story is one of resilience, loss, and the enduring human spirit.
Yom Ha’atzamaut – Poetry Reading & Israeli Style Dinner
5/14/24 | Tuesday | 6:00-8:00PM | $18
Join us for an enriching evening as we meet Adi Keissar, an Israeli poet whose words resonate across languages and cultures. Adi will share her evocative poetry in both Hebrew and English.
Gems Book Club – Blue Mountain
5/29/24 | Wednesday | 3:00-4:00PM | $5
This month we will be discussing Meir Shalev’s Blue Mountain, a novel that paints an extraordinary picture of a small community of Ukrainian immigrants pioneering a new life in Israel.
Israeli Dancing With RakDan
5/1, 5/15, 5/29 | Wednesday | 11:30-12:30PM | $15/Class
Israeli dancing is a fun way to move at a slow to moderate pace while enjoying traditional Israeli music and socializing with other. No experience necessary.
One Book, One Jewish Community
5/16, 5/23, 5/30 | Thursday | 11:00-12:00PM | $30/Full Session
Rabbi Eric Yanoff will guide us through Not Tishby’s book, Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth as we re-connect with Israel at this critical time.
In addition to the events at the J featured above, please check out the following community events:
