Israel

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.

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 and call for the immediate return of our hostages.

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
Bring Them Home Now: bringthemhomenow.net 
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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Israel Discussion Group with Rabbi Stoller, Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Tara
A program of The Miriam & Moses Center for Pluralistic Adult Jewish Learning
With so much happening in Israel, join us for an opportunity to learn, share, and process your thoughts and feelings. Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Tara will join us, from Israel via Zoom, and Rabbi Meir in-person on May 3. They will share their on-the-ground perspective, current events and to discuss the importance of Zionism—what it means and what it means to you. Rabbi Stoller will facilitate the conversation in-person. These events will be in-person and online.

Sunday, March 2, 10-11 a.m.
Sunday, April 6, 10-11 a.m.
Saturday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday sessions are sponsored by the Israel Committee with bagel breakfast sponsored by the Lempert family. Kindly RSVP so we have enough food and seating for all. Click here to RSVP.

Monday, March 17, 7 p.m.
Gold Coast International Film Festival Spotlight on Jewish Film: Community Screening of OCTOBER H8TE at Great Neck North High School
Join Gold Coast Arts Center for this new documentary about the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, on social media and in the streets of American since October 7. This program will be followed by a Q&A with Michelle Ahdoot, Director of Programming & Strategy at End Jew Hatred. End Jew Hatred is a non-partisan international grassroots civil rights movement that unites ordinary people, activists, and organizations from around the world who support the cause that defines the movement: to end Jew-hatred in our lifetime.

Sunday, March 23, 5  p.m.
Israel Elite Hockey: HC Tel Aviv vs. Jerusalem Capitals

Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Israel Benefit Concert at North Shore Synagogue

Wednesday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m.
Great Neck Community Yom HaShoah Service

Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
A Conversation with Rabbi Tara Feldman

Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. 
Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) Congregational Dinner & Erev Shabbat Service and Oneg

Saturday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. *RESCHEDULED FROM 5/4* 
Israel Discussion Group Lunch & Learn 
*DATE CHANGE; THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE A LUNCH & LEARN SESSION*

Sunday, May 18, 10-11:30 am.  *This class will meet for one session only, at Gold Coast Arts Center*
TBE & Gold Coast Arts Center present Painting the Text: The Land of Israel in Rabbinic Literature, A Hands-On Artistic Experience
A program of the Miriam & Moses Center for Pluralistic Jewish Learning 
Instructors: Rabbi Brian Stoller and Regina Gil, Gold Coast Arts Center 

Rabbi Stoller will lead us in study of rabbinic texts about the Land of Israel, and accomplished artist Regina Keller Gil, Founder & Executive Director of the Gold Coast Arts Center, will guide us in creating our own paintings to express our thoughts and feelings about the texts we learn. No previous painting experience is required. All that is needed is an open heart and a willingness to try.

Fee: $36 / TBE Members $25
Click here to register. 

This event is generously funded by Temple Beth-El’s Susan Stumer Cultural Arts Fund.

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Israel Parade