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, hands-on workshops, and cultural experiences.

2026 SPECIAL EVENTS 

Coming soon!

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.

ISRAEL COMMITTEE SPEAKER SERIES
This series is generously sponsored by an anonymous donor.

Stand With Us Workshop to Combat Antisemitism on Campus
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m.

October 7 Commemoration (details to come)
Wednesday, October 7

Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Rabbis Meir & Tara Feldman
Friday, November 20-Saturday, November 21

A Conversation with Ira Kohler, Author, Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War
Sunday, December 13, 11:00 a.m.

From Kibbutz to Startup Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economy, Guest Speaker: Galit Eizman
Sunday, February 28, 11:00 a.m.

Contemporary Antisemitism in America
Sunday, April 4, 10:00 a.m.

Israel Shabbat with Guest Speaker (TBA)
Friday, May 14, 7:00 p.m.

ISRAEL COMMITTEE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP SERIES
Gather together in celebration of Israeli culture, while raising vital funds for charities in Israel.

Pre-Rosh Hashanah Challah Bake
Thursday, September 3, 6:45 p.m.

Sip and Art with Resin Artist Lisa Pasternack of New Leaf Events
Monday, January 11, 7:00 p.m.

Hamantaschen Bake
Sunday, March 21, 10:00 a.m.

Israeli Congregational Dinner
Friday, May 14, 5:30 p.m.

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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