| Israel Folk Dancing Mondays * 7:30-9:30 pm Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay Teaching and dancing for beginners is often held from 7:30 to 8:15 pm followed by intermediate to advanced level circle dancing of the newest dances from Israel. Ages 12+. No cost. Email [email protected] for more information including whether a beginner class is being held on a given week. Screening of the documentary, " Body and Soul: The State of the Jewish Nation," by Doc Emet productions.  June 7 * 4 pm Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay This powerful documentary sets the record straight by showing the undeniable historical connection between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel, and by debunking the propaganda, myths, and misinformation that have become accepted truths by so many. Free admission and open to public. Film length: 65 min. Presented by The Committee for Truth and Justice (CTJ), co-sponsors-- Advocates for Israel , JCRC of Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Summer Movie Nights at the J: Something Sweet (Mashehu Matok) June 9 * 7:00 pm Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC  6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay This charming romantic drama, set in a village in Northern Israel, focuses on three sisters in a close-knit Mizrachi family. When the oldest sister falls in love with her younger sister's fianc?, the family dynamics start to sizzle. Something Sweet also includes some mouth-watering cooking scenes - so don't come to this film hungry! Free admission and open to the public. Film length: 94 min. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Co-sponsored by the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and the Israel Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. David Broza Concert June 15 * 7 pm   Nicolet High School 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale Concert free with a minimum investment of $36 in Israel Bonds. For more information, contact Debra Gorra Barash, [email protected], 414-716-0094
 Jewish National Fund's Annual Community Breakfast June 23 * 7:15-9 am University Club of Milwaukee 924 East Wells Street The event is free to attend and dietary laws will be observed. Register online at JNF.org/wisconsinbreakfast or call 414.963.8733. Kinneret People Photo Exhibit on display June 28 - July 31 * 10 am - 4 pm (Sunday-Friday) Opening Event: June 28 * 2-4 pm An exhibit of 75 photographs from the Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv that focuses on the early, everyday life in Kibbutz Ein Gev and surroundings will be on display June 28 - July 31 at three connected locations on the East Side of Milwaukee.  "Kinneret People" by Naftali Oppenheim (1912-1953) will start at the Sally and Phillip Askotzky Art Gallery in the Jewish Home and Care Center's Peck Hall, 1414 N. Prospect Ave., then along the walls of the Nita L. Corr? Dor L' Dor Corridor, as well as in the Chai Point Senior Living Art Gallery. The exhibit will be open 10 am - 4 pm Sunday through Friday. An opening event, free and open to the public, will take place from 2-4 pm on Sunday, June 28. During the opening, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee's curator, Molly Dubin, and educator, Ellie Gettinger, will provide guests with an introduction on photography in Israel, and docent tours will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Zabrina Tamarkin at [email protected] or 414-390-5724 |
