Nov ' 20
Rugelach, Challah & Bagels – Oh my! Join AIFL along with home-based passionate baker and blogger, Keren Agam of Jaffa, Israel and Shannon Sarna, the Queen of Challah, and Editor of The Nosher, as they showcase some traditional favorite desserts of the season. They will demonstrate a few of their favorite autumn desserts and teach you, not only how to create them, but also about their historic origins. Start your week with something sweet and learn about: The origin of rugelach – or shall we say, the many origins of rugelach The history and recipe of American-style bagels Baking tips for the novice baker Streamed live from Israel and the United States, the program will feature: Keren AgamHome Based Passionate Baker & Blogger Shannon SarnaEditor of The Nosher Author of Modern Jewish Baker Moderator: Wayne L. FirestoneExecutive DirectorAmerica Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
Join us for our annual awards dinner! More details coming soon.
Joining us once again is the Israel Philharmonic, with a performance conducted by their new Music Director, Lahav Shani. We invite you to enjoy these world class artists, with listeners around the world, from the comfort of your own home. Featuring Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Andante sostenuto — Moderato con anima Andantino in modo di canzona Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinato. AllegroFinale. Allegro con fuoco Streamed live, the program will feature: Lahav Shani Musical DirectorIsrael Philharmonic Host: Ambassador Dan GillermanChairmanAmerica-Israel Friendship League, Israel Jonathan BarsadePresidentAmerica-Israel Friendship League “Please note special broadcast times for this webinar only.” Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
Yitzhak Rabin, warrior; diplomat; champion of peace and democracy; head of state; family man. The story of Rabin is the story of Israel, from pre-independence through statehood, battling for its survival yet reaching out a hand in peace. The story of Rabin and the history of the development of the State and Israeli society are interwoven in a narrative that allow visitors to fully appreciate both.Join us for a virtual tour of the Rabin Center, led by Udi Katz, Project Manager of the Center’s Student Programming, Education Division. The Center, located in Ramat Aviv, Israel, chronicles the life and death of Rabin in parallel to that of Israel. This tour will showcase these interconnected stories.The tour will cover:Early influences of Rabin and his career in the militaryThe struggles with the creation of the State of Israel and continuing security threatsRabin’s rise to Prime Minster and championing of the Peace ProcessThe rise of radical opposition to the Peace Process and incitement to violence Streamed live, the program will feature: Udi KatzProject ManagerYitzhak Rabin Center Greetings: Dalia RabinChairpersonYitzhak Rabin Center Wayne L FirestoneExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
Meet Chef Nir Zook, an award-winning Israeli chef who has owned multiple restaurants, authored several cookbooks and starred in various television programs. He was selected by the Foreign Ministry of Israel as a featured chef in the book, Face of Israel, representing the vibrancy of Israeli culinary traditions. Join AIFL as Chef Nir shares culinary gifts from the Mediterranean such as: Sayadieh – a seasoned fish entrée with spices, tomatoes and riceDips – including Zaatar Dip, two versions of Tahini, and HummusSalad – featuring dates, cilantro and chiles Streamed live, the program will feature: Chef Nir Zook Wayne L. FirestonePresidentAmerica-Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
While all men and women are created equal that does not mean their health needs are the same. For example, research now makes clear that detection and care for cardiovascular conditions can vary significantly based on gender. Even in other specialized areas, such as treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease, there are considerations specific to women, such as pregnancy, that can require a different approach.We have assembled a panel of leading medical professionals, and women’s health policy advocates, for an open discussion about the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and awareness of women’s health concerns. The panel will discuss both promising new treatments for breast cancer as well as the continuing challenges of education and access across different demographics. Among the topics to be covered are: The need for early detection and greater awareness campaignsProviding access and education to vulnerable populationsInnovative partnerships to promote women’s healthImprovement in medical treatment for previously considered terminal diagnosesChallenges around cultural and religious taboos Streamed live from Israel and the United States, the program will feature: Dr. Bella Koifman, M.D.Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Department of CardiologyTel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Dr. Moshe CarmonHead of The Breast Unit, General SurgeryShaare Zedek Medical Center Dr. Jennifer VerbeseyDirector of the Living Donor Kidney Transplant ProgramMedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Andrea Wolf, Esq.CEOBrem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer Meredith JacobsCEO Jewish Women International Ruby ShamirExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship League (Israel) ICONS is a partnership of Jewish Women International (JWI) and the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL). Conversations are hosted by Ruby Shamir, Executive Director and Director of International Operations of the Israel Office of AIFL, and moderated by Meredith Jacobs, CEO of JWI , and alumna of the America-Israel Friendship League’s Influential Women Delegation. Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
Who was Dr. Chaim Weizmann? Professor Jehuda Reinharz and his co-author, Professor Motti Golani, have just completed the third book in their biographical trilogy about this historic figure. Dr. Viola Rautenberg of the University of Haifa will moderate an engaging conversation with these two top scholars about the first President of the State of Israel, who was a Russian-born biochemist, a Zionist leader and an Israeli statesman. It was, in fact, Weizmann who convinced the United States government to formally recognize the newly formed State of Israel.Among the questions they will explore are: Why would one argue that without Weizmann, there would be no State of Israel?Who was the politician Weizmann vs. the person Weizmann?Why is Weizmann “forgotten”? Streamed live from Israel and the United States, the program will feature: Professor Jehuda ReinharzPresident and CEOJack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation Professor Motti GolaniProfessor for Jewish StudiesChair, Chaim Weizmann Institute for the Study of Zionism and IsraelTel Aviv University Moderator: Dr. Des Viola Alianov-RautenbergMinerva Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Haifa Host: Naomi ReinharzChief Development OfficerAmerica-Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in America, there is no better time to explore what different faith and community traditions have to have to say about the importance of showing gratitude and giving thanks. This year has been quite the challenge for everyone, so it may be difficult at times to find things for which we should be grateful.The AIFL has assembled a panel of faith and community leaders, to share how they have balanced this journey with expressions of gratitude and fostered an attitude of giving thanks in those around them. We will receive greetings from Galit Peleg, the Interim Consul General of Israel for Miami, Florida. We'll hear our panelists Rabbi Rachel Greengrass, Pastor Carlos Ortiz, Father Roberto Cid, Abdool Ghanie, and Sri Sudarshan. Rabbi Eric J. Greenberg will moderate conversation about topics such as: Practical steps to take in our own communities to strengthen our ability to manifest gratitude. Sharing traditions of gratitude and personal expressions of giving thanks from around the world among different faiths. In this time of pandemic, how can we elevate the importance of thanks. Can we foster gratitude in others? Gratitude in others?Streamed live, the program will feature:Rabbi Rachel GreengrassTemple Beth AmPastor Carlos OrtizHispanic DirectorThe International Fellowship of Christians and JewsSri SudarshanFounder and LeaderSKYLIGHT YOGAAbdool GhanieInterfaith CounselorAmerican Muslim Alliance of South FloridaFather Roberto CidSt. Patrick Catholic Church, Miami, FLOpening Greetings: Galit PelegInterim Consul General of Israel for Miami, FLModerator:Rabbi Eric Greenberg Director of Multifaith CooperationAmerica-Israel Friendship LeagueHost:Wayne L. FirestoneExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship LeaguePlease share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
Join us for a virtual tour of Beersheba (or Be’er Sheva), the largest city in the Negev desert in the eighth 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 the southern parts of Israel across the Negev desert. Highlights will include: Tel Be’ersheva – Abraham’s Well, Four Horned Altar, Ancient Water SystemSde Boker – Ben Gurion’s Kibbutz Hut, Burial place and the spectacular Wilderness of ZinMitzpe Ramon – Primeval landscape, “Carpenter’s Shop” and the new Visitors Center Streamed live, the program will feature: Reuven SolomonMaster Tour Guide Wayne L. FirestoneExecutive Director America-Israel Friendship League Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
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