| Israeli 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. Gett: The Trial of Viviane Anselem Opens approximately April 10th Downer or Oriental Theater Check the website for details: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/milwaukee/downer-theatre/film-info/gett-the-trial-of-viviane-amsalem 
An Israeli woman (Ronit Elkabetz) seeking to finalize a divorce (gett) from her estranged husband finds herself effectively put on trial by her country's religious marriage laws, in this powerhouse courtroom drama from sibling directors Shlomi and Ronit Elkabetz. In Israel, there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce; only Orthodox rabbis can legalize a union or its dissolution, which is only possible with the husband's full consent. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Viviane Amsalem has been applying for a divorce for three years but her religiously devout husband Elisha (Simon Abkarian, Casino Royale, Persepolis), continually refuses. His cold intransigence, Viviane's determination to fight for her freedom, and the ambiguous role of the rabbinical judges shape a procedure where tragedy vies with absurdity and everything is brought out into the open for judgment. Winner of the Israeli Film Academy Ophir Award for Best Picture and propelled by the craft of Ronit Elkabetz (Late Marriage, The Band's Visit), one of Israeli cinema's most acclaimed actresses, Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem is an uncompromising, heart-rending portrait of a woman's struggle to overcome an unmoving patriarchy and live a life of her own design. (Fully subtitled) Cutting Edge Israel - Jerusalem On A Plate April 16 * 7 pm Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay Renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi takes viewers on an epicurean tour of Israel that reflects recipes of the diverse cultures found in Israel - both Israeli and Arab. In Hebrew w/subtitles. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Film Length: 60 min. Instructor: Amit Yaniv-Zehavi At 7 pm on Thursdays: April 16 and May 7. Email or call Laurie Herman at 414-967-8212.
Israel Shabbat April 16 * 6:15-7:15 pm Congregation Sinai 8223 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee Join us for Rockin' Shabbat "Israeli Style." We will incorporate popular Israeli melodies into our worship service. Join us for an Israeli Feast to follow! For more information and to RSVP email [email protected]. Yaad Shay Shoshany Young Leaders Delegation from Israel April 21-27 Milwaukee Jewish Federation's George Weinstein Fellowship and Israel Center's P2G Last year, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's George Weinstein Fellowship sent its fourth cohort of young leaders to Israel. This spring, a group of Israel's young leaders from our Partnership2Gether region surrounding the Kinneret are coming to visit Milwaukee. The delegation will bring an authentic Israel feeling to Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. To volunteer to help drive and tour contact Zabrina Tamarkin. To RSVP contact Zabrina Tamarkin at [email protected] or call 414-390-5781.
Yom HaZikaron Commemoration
April 22 * 5:30-7 pm Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay The second of the three "Yamim," or "Days," this day and ceremony remembers those who died in battle protecting Israel and the families they left behind. Photo exhibition of 2014's fallen soldiers from our Parthership2Gether region, a chance to learn more about their lives and write a note to their families: 5:30-6 pm
Program: 6 pm Co-chairs: Monica Arnstein and Amy Bazelon
View photos from 2014 event. For more information about this event click here. Questions? Contact Zabrina Tamarkin at [email protected] or 414-390-5724. This event is a partnership between the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC. Yom Ha'atzmaut Seudah April 23 * 5:30 pm Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah 6717 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale Come celebrate Israel at Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah. Delicious authentic Israeli food and live music. For more information for to RSVP contact Carrie at [email protected] or call 414-228-9296 Theater Party 2015 @ Temple Menorah April 23 * 5:30-10:30 pm Temple Menorah 9363 North 76th Street., Milwaukee THE 39 STEPS will delight theatergoers. In celebration of Yom Ha'Atzmaut, plan to enjoy the Delicious Israeli Buffet at 5:30PM, following the 5PM Minyan. Seats are limited, reservations are absolutely necessary by April 17! Dinner & Theater Ticket: $24 per person. Carpooling from the synagogue to the theater will make transportation easy. To RSVP call Temple Menorah at 414-355-1120
Yom HaAtzmaut: Israel's Independence Day Celebration April 26 * 1:30-6 pm Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay The third and most celebratory of the "Yamim," or "Days," we celebrate the creation of the State of Israel with engaging activities for people of all ages. · Walk for Israel: 1:30 pm · Community Celebration: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Theme: How Israel Makes the World Better Co-chairs: Alex Blumin and Laura Graupe View photos from 2014 event. For more information about this event click here. Breaking News!!! Ester Rada will perform at Yom HaAtzmaut 2015 at 5 pm (at the JCC)  Ester Rada's cross-cultural sound is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian's heritage. Growing up in a highly religious Jewish family in more than modest conditions in one of the roughest neighborhoods of Israel, gave Rada the drive to change her way of life and fulfill her dream of creating music. Critics describe her genre mixing sound as "gracefully combining Ethio-Jazz, funk, soul and r&b, with mixed undertones of black grooves". Shortly after releasing her EP the world discovered the potential of singer, songwriter, performer, and persona Ester Rada. Ester's increasing popularity saw her tour the US, Canada, and Europe, and most recently the highly respected Glastonbury Festival. She warmed up for Alicia Keys at her Israel concert, in front of 8500 people, receiving amazing critics from Alicia herself saying, "She is amazing". Her video "Life Happens" is aired these days on MTV France, East Europe, and Israel, as well as on Vh1 UK. To listen to Ester click here. *This concert was made possible by a grant from Jewish Community Foundation to the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's Israel Center Questions? Contact Zabrina Tamarkin at [email protected] or 414-390-5724. This event is a partnership between the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC. Our Israel Now: Advocacy Session with David Bernstein April 27 * 7-9 pm Location TBD
"Our Israel Now: Connect, Engage, Advocate" is a young adult program of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. It is supported by a gift through the Jewish Community Foundation of the Federation. For more information contact Elana Kahn-Oren at [email protected], 414-390-5736. Anti-Israel Activity on College Campuses: A Conversation for Parents of Prospective Students with David Bernstein April 28 * 8 am Evan & Marion Helfaer Community Services Building 1360 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee David Bernstein has experience with many campuses and can speak to how to choose and help your child prepare for college life. He is the founding director of The David Project, http://www.davidproject.org/about/, an organization whose mission is to positively shape campus opinion on Israel by educating, training, and empowering student leaders to be thoughtful, strategic and persuasive advocates. He has also held senior roles in the American Jewish Committee, where he was a leading advocate for Israel on the legislative, diplomatic, media and intergroup relations fronts, as well as helped found the Israel on Campus Coalition of Greater Washington. Currently, Bernstein is visiting college campuses across the US helping students feel confident amidst increasing anti-Israel sentiments and can speak firsthand about what is happening at many universities. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, April 24th if you plan on attending. |
