Israel

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISRAEL COMMITTEE
Our Mission Statement: 
The Israel Committee is dedicated to supporting Israel by fostering a deep and enduring commitment to Zionism. We strive to strengthen connections with Israel through education, advocacy, and engagement by providing resources and opportunities to explore Israel’s rich culture, history and current events.

We recognize the special relationship among Jews throughout the world, along with the unique and essential bond that we share with the State of Israel. Temple Beth-El celebrates this bond through a variety of programs including worship services, learning, travel, and cultural experiences.

2026 SPECIAL EVENTS 

Hamantaschen Bake Hosted by TBE Israel Committee
Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m.

Hosted by the Israel Committee, this hands-on hamantaschen baking experience brings the joy of Purim to life through community, tradition, and celebration. As participants roll, fill, and fold, they’ll reflect on the values of courage, resilience, and hidden strength woven into both the story of Purim and the story of Israel. Expect laughter, meaningful connection, and the chance to take home a batch of freshly made hamantaschen to enjoy or share—no baking experience required.
Light bites will be served. $36 per participant. Click here to register.

Field Trip: Bari Weiss at the Tilles Center
Monday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $34.50
The Israel Committee is leading a field trip to the Tilles Center for an evening with Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press, host of the Honestly podcast, and author of How to Fight Antisemitism.
Click here to register.

LET’S TALK ABOUT ISRAEL
In the post-October 7 world, American Jewish life is more intimately bound up with Israel and Zionism than ever. In this speaker series, we will hear a variety of perspectives on current events in Israel and explore our personal beliefs about Israeli politics, Jewish peoplehood, and the role of the State of Israel in the world today.

Shye Klein
Nova Survivor
Sunday, March 8, 10–11 a.m.
Sponsored by Debbie & Stuart Lempert
Click here to register.

Rabbi Evan Schultz
Author of Morning, Noon, and Night: Poetry in the Language of Jewish Time
Sunday, April 19, 10–11 a.m.
Sponsored by Nina Koppelman
Click here to register.

Rabbis Meir & Tara Feldman
Rabbis Emeriti, Temple Beth-El
Sunday, May 17, 10-11 a.m.
Sponsored by Debbie & Stuart Lempert
Click here to register.

ISRAEL: WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Take Action! You can do something today.

WhatsApp
Click here to join a WhatsApp group to support each other making daily calls to our elected officials to record our support for Israel’s right to defend herself.

Other WhatsApp resources:
Send letters & petitions to fight to #endjewhatred: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D1KF5tb9Jhu2RMHWyLpx9 
Israel real time news: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQKYBVCw3Nm4pLpnGABkMb

Visit the following sites for more resources and information:
1MinADay: oneminaday.com
UJA: https://www.ujafedny.org/israel-at-war-resources
AJC: https://www.ajc.org/IsraelHamasWar                   
JewBelong: https://www.jewbelong.com/more/antisemitism-israel/
I24 News: https://www.i24news.tv/en
Gifts From Israel: BlessedBuyIsrael: Wonderful Products From Israel | Judea and Samaria
Kadima Beyachad: Kadimabeyachad.org

Terri’s Angels: Show Your Support for the IDF—Three Ways to Donate 
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