Apr ' 21
Join us for a virtual tour of Upper Galilee, in the thirteenth of our monthly Virtual Israel Travel series with Reuven Solomon, Master Tour Guide. Reuven will share photos, maps and stories as he guides us virtually and explores some of the sites in this region and their historical and modern-day significance. We will travel through the mountainous area in Northern Israel, to the Rosh HaNikra grottoes along the western coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and to the Village of Peki’in where a story of harmony is alive today. Reuven will guide us through this rich area of Israel as we learn more about: The Harmony in the Village of Peki’in The Caves of Rashbi The Railway Tunnels Streamed live, the program will feature: Reuven SolomonMaster Tour Guide Host: Wayne FirestoneExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
As we grow older, we are more likely to be diagnosed with one or more chronic ailments. These ailments rob us of our quality of life. Science seeks to understand the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms that make aging a major risk factor and driver of common chronic conditions and diseases of older people. The goal of science remains focused on discovering the basic biology at the intersection of aging, chronic disease, frailty, and resilience. By studying what happens during the aging process of different species, investigators hope to discover similarities and differences between these conditions as they relate to aging. Join our scientific panel, a Zuckerman Faculty Scholar from Israel and his U.S. based colleague and fellow researcher as part of our new series in cooperation with the Zuckerman Institute which explores the impact of science and technology on our everyday lives. These experts will discuss: How the aging process affects disease progression and susceptibility;How the African Turquoise Killifish, the model organism can be used to screen for genes and drugs, that slow or reverse aging and age-related diseases.How their collaboration which began during their postdoctoral studies continues today in their respective laboratories Streamed live, the program will feature: Dr. Bérénice A. BenayounAssistant Professor of Gerontology and Biological SciencesUniversity of Southern California Itamar Harel, PhDAssistant Professor in GeneticsHebrew University of Jerusalem Greetings: Ruby ShamirExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship League (Israel) Wayne FirestoneExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
Please join us for our local virtual parlor meeting, in which we discuss our organization, mission and activities. This week, we will be meeting virtually in Chicago, IL and hosted by Andrew Kerai & Hal Emalfarb.
04/18 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
04/21 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
04/22 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
