Dec ' 20
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NASA and the Israel Space Agency have been collaborating for many years but have now reached a new stage of partnership where both public and private initiatives are planned and advanced. While the Space.IL project last year advanced Israel internationally as one of only four countries to reach the Lunar orbit, numerous commercial, educational, medical, environmental and technological initiatives are continuing to be developed. Israel continues to contribute valuable scientific and technological innovations for this global effort and is now preparing to send the second Israeli on a space mission.This program will examine the importance of space collaboration between the two countries and the international space station from the perspective of the Chief Scientist of NASA and the head of International relations for the Israel Space Agency.In addition, we will showcase several technology breakthroughs in the "New Space" industry from Israeli entrepreneurs in the fields of:Remote SensingMicro-laboratories in spaceMicro- satellite communicationsInspiring next generation students in STEM fields Streamed live from Israel and the United States, the program will feature: Greetings by: Dr. Andy DavidDirector of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & TechnologyMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Gil PellegSenior Advisor on Strategy and International CooperationIsraeli Space Agency Dr. Jacob CohenChief ScientistNASA Ames Research Center Daniel RockbergerNSLComm Kfir DamariSerial Entrepreneur and Co-FounderSpaceIL Dr. Yossi YaminNew-Space EntrepreneurFounder, SpacePharma SA Lauren GuyCTO & FounderUtilis Corp. Host: 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.
Are you starting to feel cabin fever? We have the perfect antidote. Join us for a Pilates session that will have you stretching across the miles between New York and Tel Aviv. Kelley Black of New York will warm us up this winter with some basics of traditional Pilates. We will follow that with some innovative moves from Tel Aviv with Becky Bank Srour. Streamed from the United States and Israel, the program will feature:Becky Bank SrourKelley BlackHost:Naomi ReinharzChief Development OfficerAmerica-Israel Friendship LeaguePlease share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL's Facebook page.
The 1979 Peace Treaty, brokered by the United States, between Egypt and Israel is one of the hallmark foreign policy accomplishments of Prime Minister Menachem Begin.This webinar explores and examines the resolve of Begin, and the risks he took, in order to achieve a peace among enemies. Almost 42 years later, what does that peace look like? After sharing a clip from the documentary film, A Song of Peace, we will facilitate a lively discussion between the Israeli filmmakers and two leading Israeli experts on Egypt. This film is part of a trilogy on the legacy of Menachem Begin. Our experts include a former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt and the current Director of the Israeli Academic Center in Cairo. The panel discussion will cover: What motivated Begin to take the risk for peace?What were the challenges that subsequent Israeli peacemakers encountered?Do most Egyptians oppose the Peace Agreement with Israel and is there noticeable hostility, from the common man on the street, towards Israel and Israelis?What is the purpose and status today of the Israeli Academic Center in Cairo? Streamed live, the program will feature:Gabriel M. Rosenbaum, PhD, Professor EmeritusDept. Of Arabic Language and LiteratureThe Hebrew University of JerusalemLevi Zini Documentary DirectorProducer and Artistic AdvisorAmbassador Haim Koren Former Israel Ambassador to the Republic of Egypt 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.
This winter holiday season around the world presents new challenges for food insecure communities. In Israel and the U.S., community-based organizations in Philadelphia, Chicago and Tel Aviv are preparing to continue their traditions to bring some holiday cheer and provide food for those with need. Join us to learn about these initiatives from community, educational and professional kitchens that are addressing these challenges all year and providing light during the darkest time of the year. Learn about: Bialik Rogozin School, Tel Aviv – Serving refugee student families from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communitiesMANNA, Philadelphia – Providing nutritious meals that are medically tailored for each recipient in collaboration with Gladwyne Presbyterian Church and other multi-faith partnersChef Lamar J. Moore, Chicago – Partnering with World Central Kitchens to prepare and distribute meals in their community Streamed from the United States and Israel, the program will feature: Chef Lamar Moore Pastor Todd StavrakosGladwyne Presbyterian Church Rob SaxonDirector of External AffairsMANNA Arnon DunetzCampus TeacherBialik Rogozin International Campus Jalal TouchiCampus PrincipalBialik Rogozin International Campus Host: 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.
Cultures around the world have long held feasts and celebrated holidays around the winter solstice. Fire and light are traditional symbols of celebrations held on the darkest days of the year. As the end of 2020 approaches, we need light more than ever. Join us to learn from a panel of multifaith leaders, who will share the significance of light in their traditional winter celebrations. We will explore other questions such as: What activities can we all engage in to foster light in our communities?How can we shine brighter for all during the pandemic, but especially for those who have been suffering (physically, financially, emotionally & spiritually) in this environment?How do we remind our communities that the flip side of the longest, darkest night, is bright light and hope? Streamed live, the program will feature: Rabbi Joseph PotasnikExecutive Vice PresidentNew York Board of Rabbis Bharati KemrajHindu Ambassador, Vishnu Mandir, Sr, Assoc.Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates Rev. Dominique C. AtchisonMDiv., Executive DirectorCenter for Faith and Community PartnershipsNYC Office of the Mayor Rev. Marcos MirandaFounder and PresidentNY State Chaplain Task Force Moderator:Rabbi Eric Greenberg Director of Multifaith CooperationAmerica-Israel Friendship League Host: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 a virtual tour of Tel Maresha, located in the Shephelah region of Israel, within the foothills of the Judaean Mountains, in the ninth 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 many historical and archeological sites in this region, highlighting a few that have winter holiday significance for Jews and Christians around the world. The site of Tel Maresha is now protected as part of the Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Highlights will include: Samson & Delilah, David & Goliath and Return of the Ark of the Covenant Caves, Caves and More Caves (Sidonian Burial, Olive Press, Columbarium and Bell) The Hanukkah Connection The Church of the Seat of Mary (Church of the Karishma) 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.
Rising from the fear and desolation of pandemic stricken Jerusalem streets, Vertigo Dance Company shares its inspiring performance "Birth of the Phoenix" as a symbol of hope for the coming new year. Join us for this film that will be featured at the Vertigo Dance Festival (December 27–31) and learn more about the unique home, performance and teaching space they have created at Vertigo’s Eco Art Village. The program will include a conversation between Vertigo’s Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Noa Wertheim and Joan Finkelstein, Executive Director for the Harkness Foundation for Dance in New York. Vertigo is recognized as a world renowned dance troupe, that performs in unconventional settings and removes boundaries for both performers and audiences alike. Highlighted within every performance one can see Vertigo’s values showcased:InclusionSustainabilityEnablementBalanceHope Streamed live from Israel and the United States, the program will feature: Joan FinkelsteinExecutive DirectorHarkness Foundation for Dance Noa WertheimCo-Founder and DirectorVertigo Dance Company 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.
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