Together in difficult times

Activities and things to do during the coronavirus crisis

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Coronavirus

As we all struggle to cope with this new reality, everyone at The Jewish Agency is still working to bring us closer together – if not physically, then certainly in the virtual space. We will be updating this page continuously with content and things to do, so please check back frequently. We wish everyone health and know that we will get through this – Every one of us, together.

COMMUNITY AND ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMING WEEK

(all times are EDT)

We hope you have enjoyed these great Zoom sessions led by our remarkable Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) and that they have offered some respite – both entertaining and educational – during these crazy days. With summer kicking into gear, these will be our last sessions for the season. We hope to return in the fall with more enriching programming.

Enjoy your summer and stay safe and healthy!

JUNE 29 (MONDAY)

2 p.m. – With a renewed plan for Israeli annexation of West Bank territory on the horizon – what’s at stake, and what lies ahead? Dr. Shira Efron, policy advisor at Israel Policy Forum, and Dr. Dalia Dassa Kaye, Director at the Center for Middle East Public Policy at the RAND Corporation, discuss the latest need-to-know information with Karin Lagziel (Community Shlichah, Upper East Side, NY).

This program is in partnership with Israel Policy Forum, Central Synagogue and 92Y.
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JUNE 30 (TUESDAY)

10 a.m. – Is Shlichut our destiny or a choice? Join us and learn about Hanna Szenes, one of Israel’s most legendary pioneers, her conflicting emotions and what inspired her immigration to Israel, with Idan Sharon (Community Shaliach, Washington DC).
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11:30 a.m. (For grandparents) – Join lifelong Chicagoan Jerry Witkovsky, an experienced mentor and leader, for a special session from our Partnership2Gether’s G2 program. For years, Jerry has been helping multigenerational families work (and play) together to create a rich family life. To all grandparents out there, you don’t want to miss this conversation!
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4 p.m. – Don’t miss this intimate conversation with Yossi Bloch and Daniel Sivan, directors of the 2019 Netflix Original documentary series, “The Devil Next Door,” hosted by Uria Roth (Senior Community Shaliach, Milwaukee, WI).

Before the session, it’s recommended you watch the series on Netflix and read this November 2019 Jewish Journal article.
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JULY 1 (WEDNESDAY)

12 p.m. – As a retired Israeli judoka world champion and Olympic gold medalist, Yarden Gerbi will share her experiences of combining strength, skill, and strategy to achieve her goals, and how we can all do so, in this talk hosted by Karin Lagziel (Community Shlichah, Upper East Side, NY).
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12 p.m. – Learn about influential Israeli startups with Tal Michael, Life Sciences & Healthcare Domain Manager at Deloitte, hosted by Tamar Kolumbus (Senior Community Shlichah, Miami, FL).
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JULY 3 (FRIDAY)

7 p.m. – Weekly Israeli Kabbalat Shabbat (in Hebrew) – Welcome in the Shabbat together with Tomer Gekler, Senior Community Shaliach, Brooklyn, NY.
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JULY 5 (SUNDAY)

5:30 p.m. – Join us for an introduction to the education unit in the Israel Defense Forces and a conversation about education, army, opportunities and thoughts about the future with Rotem Ur (Community Shlichah, Washington DC).
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

Check out more virtual programming from Partnership2Gether.

EVERY ONE OF US, TOGETHER.

• Take a cue from our former Chairman of the Executive, Natan Sharansky, on how to cope with being in quarantine, here.

• Join the hundreds of thousands who have already watched the online concert by Idan Raichel, which we sponsored, here.

HOME AND FAMILY

• Fresh off of our Yom HaAtzmaut celebration, recipes for all the yummy food showcased by famous Israeli chef Haim Cohen. Download and get cooking!

• Join our Shaliach, Shachar, in his kitchen and learn how to make the ultimate Israeli staple: Shakshuka. Part 1, Part 2.

• Let our South California Shinshinim (Gap-year Israeli Emissaries) teach you how to make their favorite home recipes for Passover. Download their cookbook.