You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performances of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style, will surely call out to your soul. Gospel music is rooted musically, culturally and historically in the Spiritual which was created by enslaved Africans on North American plantations as a tool for and […]
Angela Himsel grew up the seventh of eleven children in rural Indiana in a fundamentalist, doomsday Christian faith. Trying to strengthen her beliefs, Himsel enrolled in The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Instead of reaffirmation of what she’d been taught, she was introduced to an entirely different world of people and perspectives. Himsel’s memoir chronicles her […]
Introducing our new Thursday speaker series. Our first topic is Teaching and Learning in an Arab-Israeli Village (and beyond!) with Dr. Martha Moody Jacobs.
Grades 6–8 celebrate Havdalah around a campfire, make s'mores, and walk the corn maze. Transportation provided to and from Tom's Maze.
JCC Children's Theatre rehearsal for The Addams Family
On January 8, 2009, Izzy Ezagui, an American who had enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at 19, lost his arm in a mortar attack on the border of the Gaza Strip. Izzy recounts his tortuous trek through rehabilitation to becoming the world’s only one-armed Special Forces sharpshooter. In the midst of disaster, Izzy […]
Join us for an all levels yoga class with Elissa Dinsmore, a 200 hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). Elissa teaches vinyasa flow yoga. Vinyasa is about matching breathing and movement together. This is done in a supportive environment so if it’s your first time, you should feel comfortable. But, if you want to work a […]
Enjoy basic steps to simple, traditional and contemporary Israeli dances. Prior experience is not required. Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere and have fun. $3/lesson. No classes held September 11, 18, 25, or October 2 in observance of the Jewish High Holidays.
Dr. Elisha Waldman spent seven years in Jerusalem treating children—Israeli Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and Palestinian Arabs—who had all been diagnosed with cancer. Waldman spent time in Israel as a teen and medical student, and was thrilled for the opportunity to serve at Hadassah Medical Center to give back to the country he loved. This […]
6:30PM Family Fun, games, and snacks 7:30PM Film Games, snacks, and fun followed by Pixar’s Coco. Dress for the weather. Lawn chairs, blankets, or sleeping bags are encouraged for outdoor viewing. Portable radios also come in handy in and outside of cars. For more information on how to enjoy a drive-in movie, visit dixietwin.com. Bring any […]