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Learn About Israel

Learn About Israel

With Yasmin Drescher,
Our Shlicha (Israeli emissary)

Contact Yasmin
Read Yasmin's introductory letter to AAC
 
Upcoming Shlicha Events
 
Modern Tribes of Israel
Sundays, starting February 14| 8 PM
   Who do you think of when you picture an Israeli? There may be more faces for you to discover. Join Yasmin for an opportunity to learn about her favorite aspect of Israel - its diversity.
   Every week we will discuss a sector of Israeli society, some less familiar to us than others. We will use Israeli art and video media to better get to know the stereotypes surrounding each group and the people and faces within them.
What's the Meaning Behind Fauda?
Thursdays | 8 PM
January 7, January 21, February 4, February 18
   Join Shlicha Yasmin Drescher and long-time congregant Alan Zucker for a bi-weekly conversation on the critically acclaimed first season of Fauda (on Netflix). Fauda is one of Israel's most popular TV shows and has a strong following with Israelis and Palestinians.
   Every two weeks we will convene to discuss several episodes, and we will use the show as a lens into Israel society, the lives of the elite IDF anti-terrorist units, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Meeting ID: 892 4085 5424
Passcode: 989055
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,89240855424#,,,,,,0#,,989055# 
 
Conversation With "Fauda" Actors
March 7 | 4 PM EST
   Join Boaz Konforty and Yaakov Zada Daniel, actors in the hit TV show “Fauda” for an unforgettable talk about their unique journeys to become actors, the significance of Jews and Arabs collaborating in the name of art, and the impact of the TV series on Arabs, Israelis, and Jews.
   Daniel and Konforty will share their experiences on sacrifice, friendship, devotion, fear, and near-death experiences. Gain an intimate insight into how the actors have overcome struggles early in their lives and how through hard work, persistence, and faith they have eventually turned their dreams into reality.
   This interview will be moderated by Rabbi Jason Nevarez, Senior Rabbi of Beth Israel of San Diego. Read about Rabbi Nevarez.
    Please RSVP for this FREE virtual event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Shabbat Guest Speaker

Saturday, February 13 | 9:30 AM
   Yasmin's father, Dr. Michael Drescher, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikvah, will speak about Jewish ethics in  medicine.
 
Saturday, January 30, 2021 | 9:30 AM 

   All are welcome to Shabbat services to hear from Yasmin's close friend, Abdullah Sharof, who is a first lieutenant in the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories unit of the IDF. 

   More about Adbullah Sharof's grand-father of the same name in the Hagganah.

Thu, February 25 2021 13 Adar 5781