Ahuza –
The New Community for New Olim in Haifa
The New Community for New Olim in Haifa
Ahuza – The New Community for New Olim in Haifa
“Ahuza is most certainly a vibrant and beautiful community with much to offer Olim
Chadasim (and everyone else for that matter). We certainly will follow-up at our end with
inquiries pertaining to housing, employment, educational opportunities, etc.“
“It was simply a great experience, and we will spread the word to other Olim Chadasim
who, like us, are searching for the perfect location in Israel to make their home."
These are just a few examples of the enthusiastic feedback from participants at the recent
Shabbat for Anglo Olim in the Ahuza neighborhood atop Mount Carmel in Haifa.
The Shabbat was one of a series of events organized by community members who have
been active in trying keep and attract young Dati families and singles to Ahuza.
The Haifa Municipality’s inclusion in the Ministry of Absorption’s “Community Aliyah”
program, which provides additional benefits to new Olim from Western countries, has
provided a significant boost to the campaign.
Fifty two Olim guests, from North America, the UK, South Africa and Australia, came to
Ahuza for the Shabbat, sponsored by the local dati community center. For half of the
guests, it was their first acquaintance with the beautiful city of Haifa. The others are Anglo
Olim students at Haifa University and the Technion, including the Technion American
Medical School program, and Olim families and singles who have moved to Haifa and
Ahuza in the past year. All the visitors were warmly welcomed by the community members
who hosted them in their homes.
On Friday afternoon, the group toured Haifa on a bus provided by the Municipality. The
guide was a member of the community. The guests were shown the beautiful tourist sights
of Haifa, as well as the sites that are relevant to them as potential residents.
Shabbat activities took place in the “Yisrael Yair” synagogue on Ehud Street in Ahuza. The
synagogue donated the use of their facilities and the group joined the members of the
kehilla for tefillot and shiurim. The visiting children were especially welcome at the
children’s tefilla on Shabbat morning, where they were warmly received by the regulars.
Meals were held in the synagogue hall, together with the hosting families, and conducted
in English for the benefit of the guests. On Shabbat afternoon, young families from the
neighborhood joined the group and their hosts for Seudah Shlishit, a shiur, and more
children’s activities, with over 200 people participating.
Special care was taken when matching guests with host families and with the seating at the
meals to ensure that the guests would meet a wide range of the locals and feel welcome
and comfortable, and most importantly, would consider Ahuza as a community where they
could make their home in Israel.
The Ahuzaites who took part in the Shabbat were also encouraged by the convivial
community atmosphere and the interest showed by the visitors.
Pictures of this and other community activities can be found at http://picasaweb.google.
com/Ahuzatzachal
A number of the visitors indicated in the feedback received that they are seriously
considering moving to Haifa and have begun looking into employment and housing options.
(The Shabbat was sponsored and aided by the Haifa Municipality, particularly the Strategic
Planning Unit and the Merkaz Kehilati Dati Ahuza (Meka), the Recruitment committee of
Meka, Kehilat “Yisrael Yair”, Garin Tzachal (Tzeirim Chozrim LeAhuza. Thanks to all
who aided in publicizing the event, especially Nefesh B’Nefesh.)
For more information on Ahuza and Haifa, see the Haifa Municipality website in English
, or contact us
Dena Slonim, Feb 2 2009
“Ahuza is most certainly a vibrant and beautiful community with much to offer Olim
Chadasim (and everyone else for that matter). We certainly will follow-up at our end with
inquiries pertaining to housing, employment, educational opportunities, etc.“
“It was simply a great experience, and we will spread the word to other Olim Chadasim
who, like us, are searching for the perfect location in Israel to make their home."
These are just a few examples of the enthusiastic feedback from participants at the recent
Shabbat for Anglo Olim in the Ahuza neighborhood atop Mount Carmel in Haifa.
The Shabbat was one of a series of events organized by community members who have
been active in trying keep and attract young Dati families and singles to Ahuza.
The Haifa Municipality’s inclusion in the Ministry of Absorption’s “Community Aliyah”
program, which provides additional benefits to new Olim from Western countries, has
provided a significant boost to the campaign.
Fifty two Olim guests, from North America, the UK, South Africa and Australia, came to
Ahuza for the Shabbat, sponsored by the local dati community center. For half of the
guests, it was their first acquaintance with the beautiful city of Haifa. The others are Anglo
Olim students at Haifa University and the Technion, including the Technion American
Medical School program, and Olim families and singles who have moved to Haifa and
Ahuza in the past year. All the visitors were warmly welcomed by the community members
who hosted them in their homes.
On Friday afternoon, the group toured Haifa on a bus provided by the Municipality. The
guide was a member of the community. The guests were shown the beautiful tourist sights
of Haifa, as well as the sites that are relevant to them as potential residents.
Shabbat activities took place in the “Yisrael Yair” synagogue on Ehud Street in Ahuza. The
synagogue donated the use of their facilities and the group joined the members of the
kehilla for tefillot and shiurim. The visiting children were especially welcome at the
children’s tefilla on Shabbat morning, where they were warmly received by the regulars.
Meals were held in the synagogue hall, together with the hosting families, and conducted
in English for the benefit of the guests. On Shabbat afternoon, young families from the
neighborhood joined the group and their hosts for Seudah Shlishit, a shiur, and more
children’s activities, with over 200 people participating.
Special care was taken when matching guests with host families and with the seating at the
meals to ensure that the guests would meet a wide range of the locals and feel welcome
and comfortable, and most importantly, would consider Ahuza as a community where they
could make their home in Israel.
The Ahuzaites who took part in the Shabbat were also encouraged by the convivial
community atmosphere and the interest showed by the visitors.
Pictures of this and other community activities can be found at http://picasaweb.google.
com/Ahuzatzachal
A number of the visitors indicated in the feedback received that they are seriously
considering moving to Haifa and have begun looking into employment and housing options.
(The Shabbat was sponsored and aided by the Haifa Municipality, particularly the Strategic
Planning Unit and the Merkaz Kehilati Dati Ahuza (Meka), the Recruitment committee of
Meka, Kehilat “Yisrael Yair”, Garin Tzachal (Tzeirim Chozrim LeAhuza. Thanks to all
who aided in publicizing the event, especially Nefesh B’Nefesh.)
For more information on Ahuza and Haifa, see the Haifa Municipality website in English
, or contact us
Dena Slonim, Feb 2 2009
I was most impressed with the
Shabbat Event. It was well
organized and seamless for the
most part. The bus tour was
FABULOUS! Itai was a real
charm and an excellent tour
guide! The sandwiches and
drinks provided during the bus
tour were a lifesaver! What a
nice touch. The young man (I’
m sorry I don’t remember his
name) who provided the
sandwiches was also very
warm and attentive to our
needs throughout the entire
Shabbat (as was the entire
organizing staff and host
family). A suggestion for
future events might be a map
of the tour route and printed
information on real estate
rental/purchase prices in
Ahuza.
The meals at the shul were
delicious and bountiful. We
also very much enjoyed the
opportunity to daven Shacharit,
Minchah, and Ma-ariv with the
congregants. It was simply a
great experience, and we will
spread the word to other Olim
Chadasim who, like us, are
searching for the perfect
location in Israel to make their
home.We will maintain
contact. Thanks again for your
warm and hospitality. Rachel
Leah and Daniel Baerwald
Shabbat Event. It was well
organized and seamless for the
most part. The bus tour was
FABULOUS! Itai was a real
charm and an excellent tour
guide! The sandwiches and
drinks provided during the bus
tour were a lifesaver! What a
nice touch. The young man (I’
m sorry I don’t remember his
name) who provided the
sandwiches was also very
warm and attentive to our
needs throughout the entire
Shabbat (as was the entire
organizing staff and host
family). A suggestion for
future events might be a map
of the tour route and printed
information on real estate
rental/purchase prices in
Ahuza.
The meals at the shul were
delicious and bountiful. We
also very much enjoyed the
opportunity to daven Shacharit,
Minchah, and Ma-ariv with the
congregants. It was simply a
great experience, and we will
spread the word to other Olim
Chadasim who, like us, are
searching for the perfect
location in Israel to make their
home.We will maintain
contact. Thanks again for your
warm and hospitality. Rachel
Leah and Daniel Baerwald
Thank you so much for your
kind words, we had a really
fantastic Shabbat meeting
everyone and getting to know
more about the neighborhood
through our hosts and others.
It was a great opportunity to
see a different side of Haifa
and to become more involved
in the Dati community up
here…..
Thanks again!
Oren & Tanya Kanner
kind words, we had a really
fantastic Shabbat meeting
everyone and getting to know
more about the neighborhood
through our hosts and others.
It was a great opportunity to
see a different side of Haifa
and to become more involved
in the Dati community up
here…..
Thanks again!
Oren & Tanya Kanner
We had a great time. The
hospitality of the congregation
was outstanding. …..I do not
believe I have ever felt so
welcomed by a group of people
or made to feel like I was
really needed and wanted in a
community with such sincerity.
Truly as I meet so many people
willing to help me with this
process, I can say I feel greatly
empowered that it can happen
in a positive and maybe even
relatively quick time. Even my
friend Cynthia made the
comment of the power of
community you all have there.
Though she was just
accompanying me through this
journey, she was welcomed
and made to feel at home.
Look forward to seeing you
soon.
Am Yisroel Chai!
Esther Shoshanah Wolf
hospitality of the congregation
was outstanding. …..I do not
believe I have ever felt so
welcomed by a group of people
or made to feel like I was
really needed and wanted in a
community with such sincerity.
Truly as I meet so many people
willing to help me with this
process, I can say I feel greatly
empowered that it can happen
in a positive and maybe even
relatively quick time. Even my
friend Cynthia made the
comment of the power of
community you all have there.
Though she was just
accompanying me through this
journey, she was welcomed
and made to feel at home.
Look forward to seeing you
soon.
Am Yisroel Chai!
Esther Shoshanah Wolf
Kol HaKavod and thank you for
organizing such a wonderful
Shabbat. A lot of effort
obviously went in to the
preparations and It was great to
hear positive responses about
people considering Ahuza and
also to strengthen the bond
between people who have
already moved. It was a very
important event on many levels.
All the best,
Shushanna
organizing such a wonderful
Shabbat. A lot of effort
obviously went in to the
preparations and It was great to
hear positive responses about
people considering Ahuza and
also to strengthen the bond
between people who have
already moved. It was a very
important event on many levels.
All the best,
Shushanna
Thank yous
Thank you all for organizing
such a wonderful shabbaton.
We really enjoyed spending
time in Achuza and meeting so
many new couples. Everyone
was so friendly and happy to be
there, and they had such
incredible stories of aliyah. It
was really inspiring. I was also
amazed at the level of thought
and detail which went into
planning, and it made it such
an enjoyable experience. I
didn't even have to worry about
what to do with my son, which
was such a relief.
So thank you all very much for
including us. All the best,
Yael Schuster and family
such a wonderful shabbaton.
We really enjoyed spending
time in Achuza and meeting so
many new couples. Everyone
was so friendly and happy to be
there, and they had such
incredible stories of aliyah. It
was really inspiring. I was also
amazed at the level of thought
and detail which went into
planning, and it made it such
an enjoyable experience. I
didn't even have to worry about
what to do with my son, which
was such a relief.
So thank you all very much for
including us. All the best,
Yael Schuster and family
Jared and I wanted to thank
you again for the lovely
weekend. We had a very nice
time, and the people are very
warm and friendly. It meant a
lot to us to be welcomed into
your community so warmly.
Thank you so much again for
organizing the shabbaton. Take
care, and have a great day
Rachel Levy Sarfin
you again for the lovely
weekend. We had a very nice
time, and the people are very
warm and friendly. It meant a
lot to us to be welcomed into
your community so warmly.
Thank you so much again for
organizing the shabbaton. Take
care, and have a great day
Rachel Levy Sarfin
We would like to express our
gratitude for having us as your
guests this past Shabbat in
your beautiful community in
Haifa. We enjoyed an
exceptional Shabbat. Everyone
was absolutely wonderful - the
organizing staff, the other
visiting families, our host
family, and the Yisrael Yair
Shul Community. Ahuza is
most certainly a vibrant and
beautiful community with
much to offer Olim Chadasim
(and everyone else for that
matter). We certainly will
follow-up at our end with
inquiries pertaining to housing,
employment, educational
opportunities, etc. We also
would like to express our
gratitude to the Rubin family
for their hospitality, words of
encouragement, and the many
“tips”.
gratitude for having us as your
guests this past Shabbat in
your beautiful community in
Haifa. We enjoyed an
exceptional Shabbat. Everyone
was absolutely wonderful - the
organizing staff, the other
visiting families, our host
family, and the Yisrael Yair
Shul Community. Ahuza is
most certainly a vibrant and
beautiful community with
much to offer Olim Chadasim
(and everyone else for that
matter). We certainly will
follow-up at our end with
inquiries pertaining to housing,
employment, educational
opportunities, etc. We also
would like to express our
gratitude to the Rubin family
for their hospitality, words of
encouragement, and the many
“tips”.
FROM my blog…..ON
Thursday I headed out in the
afternoon to spectacular Haifa
on the bay. The unbelievable
beauty of Haifa's topography--
the teal Mediterranean
coastline and beaches, the
gorgeous Ba'hai Gardens, the
sloping mountain city and
rolling forest hills--all comes
together to provide a simply
magical setting.The line
"Unbelievable Beauty" …
came to mind several times
over the weekend: during a
Friday bus tour of Haifa as
part of a Shabbaton arranged
by Haifa's Yisrael Yair
Synagogue and the Haifa
municipality in order to
welcome and encourage
Anglos to join this modern
Orthodox community. We
stopped on the tour at the top
of the Ba'hai gardens. Our tour
guide Itai taught me that what
I thought was a nuclear power
plant in Haifa is actually an oil
refinery and pointed out that
Rosh Ha'Nikra, the site with
spectacular rock formations at
Israel's border with Lebanon,
is visible from Haifa. It wasn't
clear enough to see Mt.
Hermon (Israel's highest point
and sole skiing destination),
but still plenty unforgettable.
The weekend wrapped up with
a trip to the observatory at the
30th floor of Haifa University's
Eshkol Tower--the magic was
unprecedented, as the
morning's rain cleared for a
rainbow.
The lovely Shabbaton showed
me a very bright (it seemed that
all the Americans there went to
M.I.T. and ended up at Haifa's
Technion, known as Israel's M.
I.T.) and warmly welcoming
Yisrael Yair community in the
Ahuza neighborhood. My
hosts, the Mevorachs, were just
the best.
I fell back in love with Haifa
over the weekend, having not
been there since August 2007
and not for a significant
amount of time since January
2005. I love this country more
than ever now; despite, or
maybe even precisely because
of the war and the hotly-
contested nature of this place.
Eric Samuels
Thursday I headed out in the
afternoon to spectacular Haifa
on the bay. The unbelievable
beauty of Haifa's topography--
the teal Mediterranean
coastline and beaches, the
gorgeous Ba'hai Gardens, the
sloping mountain city and
rolling forest hills--all comes
together to provide a simply
magical setting.The line
"Unbelievable Beauty" …
came to mind several times
over the weekend: during a
Friday bus tour of Haifa as
part of a Shabbaton arranged
by Haifa's Yisrael Yair
Synagogue and the Haifa
municipality in order to
welcome and encourage
Anglos to join this modern
Orthodox community. We
stopped on the tour at the top
of the Ba'hai gardens. Our tour
guide Itai taught me that what
I thought was a nuclear power
plant in Haifa is actually an oil
refinery and pointed out that
Rosh Ha'Nikra, the site with
spectacular rock formations at
Israel's border with Lebanon,
is visible from Haifa. It wasn't
clear enough to see Mt.
Hermon (Israel's highest point
and sole skiing destination),
but still plenty unforgettable.
The weekend wrapped up with
a trip to the observatory at the
30th floor of Haifa University's
Eshkol Tower--the magic was
unprecedented, as the
morning's rain cleared for a
rainbow.
The lovely Shabbaton showed
me a very bright (it seemed that
all the Americans there went to
M.I.T. and ended up at Haifa's
Technion, known as Israel's M.
I.T.) and warmly welcoming
Yisrael Yair community in the
Ahuza neighborhood. My
hosts, the Mevorachs, were just
the best.
I fell back in love with Haifa
over the weekend, having not
been there since August 2007
and not for a significant
amount of time since January
2005. I love this country more
than ever now; despite, or
maybe even precisely because
of the war and the hotly-
contested nature of this place.
Eric Samuels
Merkaz Kehillati Dati Achuza (MAKA) – The Ahuza Orthodox Community Center
proudly invites you to three special events in the next few weeks:
• Did you know that current-day Iran is the very place the original Purim story
took place? Haifa residents and visitors are invited to a lecture about "The Jewish
community in Iran," including a historical scan of what took place since the story of
Purim, the showing of a movie made recently about the current community in Iran,
and a discussion about current events and its effect on Israel and the Jewish
community in Iran. Lecture will be dlivered by Dr. Soli Shahvar, director of the Ezri
Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, University of Haifa. Lecture will be held
(in Hebrew) on Wednesday, 24 of February, 20:00, at the Ramat Eshkol synagogue,
Raul Wallenberg St. 11, Haifa. For more information, please contact Levi Smith @
052-8118-764
Come celebrate Purim through two special events:
• "Purim feast" will be held on Purim eve, Satruday night, February 27, at 21:
00 (9:00 PM) at the Haifa Congress Center (Kedoshei Yassi St, 2). The program
includes a standup show with Eli Yatzpan, one of Israel's most popular standup
performers, a "warm up show" with a young musician (Asaf Eshtar), as well as a
full festive dinner served on premise. Price tickets (seat arrangements on "first come
first serve" basis) are 120 NIS per person. "Junior price" tickets of 60 NIS can be
purchased for soldiers, students, or anyone under 35. To reserve you seat, please
contact Levi Smith @ 052-8118-764, or maka.ahuza@gmail.com Please note that
the performances will be in Hebrew.
• "Purim Carnival" for the entire family will take place on Monday, March 1,
between 2:00-5:00 in the afternoon, including activities booths, "moon walk,"
professional face paintings, prizes, and more. This event is co-sponsored by Bnei
Akiva Achuza (Carmel) and MAKA. Reservation not necessary, simply come along
and join the fun… (if you'd still like to find out more info, feel free to contact Levi
Smith @ 052-8118-764. Happy Purim!
proudly invites you to three special events in the next few weeks:
• Did you know that current-day Iran is the very place the original Purim story
took place? Haifa residents and visitors are invited to a lecture about "The Jewish
community in Iran," including a historical scan of what took place since the story of
Purim, the showing of a movie made recently about the current community in Iran,
and a discussion about current events and its effect on Israel and the Jewish
community in Iran. Lecture will be dlivered by Dr. Soli Shahvar, director of the Ezri
Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, University of Haifa. Lecture will be held
(in Hebrew) on Wednesday, 24 of February, 20:00, at the Ramat Eshkol synagogue,
Raul Wallenberg St. 11, Haifa. For more information, please contact Levi Smith @
052-8118-764
Come celebrate Purim through two special events:
• "Purim feast" will be held on Purim eve, Satruday night, February 27, at 21:
00 (9:00 PM) at the Haifa Congress Center (Kedoshei Yassi St, 2). The program
includes a standup show with Eli Yatzpan, one of Israel's most popular standup
performers, a "warm up show" with a young musician (Asaf Eshtar), as well as a
full festive dinner served on premise. Price tickets (seat arrangements on "first come
first serve" basis) are 120 NIS per person. "Junior price" tickets of 60 NIS can be
purchased for soldiers, students, or anyone under 35. To reserve you seat, please
contact Levi Smith @ 052-8118-764, or maka.ahuza@gmail.com Please note that
the performances will be in Hebrew.
• "Purim Carnival" for the entire family will take place on Monday, March 1,
between 2:00-5:00 in the afternoon, including activities booths, "moon walk,"
professional face paintings, prizes, and more. This event is co-sponsored by Bnei
Akiva Achuza (Carmel) and MAKA. Reservation not necessary, simply come along
and join the fun… (if you'd still like to find out more info, feel free to contact Levi
Smith @ 052-8118-764. Happy Purim!
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Special events scheduled by the
Merkaz Kehillati Dati Achuza (MAKA) –
The Ahuza Orthodox Community Center
Special events scheduled by the
Merkaz Kehillati Dati Achuza (MAKA) –
The Ahuza Orthodox Community Center
The Gush (Yeshivat Har Etzion) is coming to Ahuza this Shabbat, 19/2/10.
Rav Leibtag, Rav Kahan and Rav Bednarsh are giving shiurim (in Hebrew) to the community in Ahuza.
They will be joined by 50 Yeshiva students from shana bet (overseas program) and shiur dalet (hesder program).
Please take part in the program – your participation is important !
When Where What
Kabalat Shabbat Ohel Bracha, Shimkin drasha by Rav Kahan
Maor Yehuda, Almogi drasha by Rav Bednarsh
Yisrael Yair, Ehud drasha by Rav Liebtag
21:00 Friday Ohel Bracha, Shimkin oneg Shabbat with Rav Liebtag
Bnai Akiva snif, Sinai activities for Hevraya Bet
Shacharit Heichal Eliezer, Einstein drasha by Rav Liebtag
Eliyahu Hanavi, Sinai drasha by Rav Kahan
Kiddush with Garin Tzachal with Rav Hershkowitz
Special program for the yeshiva students: tish with Science Minister Rav Prof. Hershkowitz • seuda shlishit with
Haifa Chief Rabbi Rav Shear Yeshuv HaCohen • tiyulim in Haifa • hospitality in the community •
Anyone wishing to provide hospitality (accommodation and Friday night dinner), contact:
Dena Slonim dslonim@minols.com 0522611794, Yvette Gershon davidger@zahav.net.il 0528804076
Rav Leibtag, Rav Kahan and Rav Bednarsh are giving shiurim (in Hebrew) to the community in Ahuza.
They will be joined by 50 Yeshiva students from shana bet (overseas program) and shiur dalet (hesder program).
Please take part in the program – your participation is important !
When Where What
Kabalat Shabbat Ohel Bracha, Shimkin drasha by Rav Kahan
Maor Yehuda, Almogi drasha by Rav Bednarsh
Yisrael Yair, Ehud drasha by Rav Liebtag
21:00 Friday Ohel Bracha, Shimkin oneg Shabbat with Rav Liebtag
Bnai Akiva snif, Sinai activities for Hevraya Bet
Shacharit Heichal Eliezer, Einstein drasha by Rav Liebtag
Eliyahu Hanavi, Sinai drasha by Rav Kahan
Kiddush with Garin Tzachal with Rav Hershkowitz
Special program for the yeshiva students: tish with Science Minister Rav Prof. Hershkowitz • seuda shlishit with
Haifa Chief Rabbi Rav Shear Yeshuv HaCohen • tiyulim in Haifa • hospitality in the community •
Anyone wishing to provide hospitality (accommodation and Friday night dinner), contact:
Dena Slonim dslonim@minols.com 0522611794, Yvette Gershon davidger@zahav.net.il 0528804076
Upcoming activities
past activities after the thank yous
past activities after the thank yous
Some of the past activities
On April 14, 19:30, The statute of Jerusalem, historic and judical aspects, by Michal
Navot, Attorney of law, Maor Yehuda Synagogue (Blitenthal 13 aleph)
inqueries Levy Smith 052 811764
Navot, Attorney of law, Maor Yehuda Synagogue (Blitenthal 13 aleph)
inqueries Levy Smith 052 811764
Yom Hazikaron
April 18, 19:30,Ceremony, Netiv Eliezer Carmel
April 18, 20:45, evening of study, Elyahu HaNavi synagogue
Detail of ceremonies in Haifa
April 18, 19:30,Ceremony, Netiv Eliezer Carmel
April 18, 20:45, evening of study, Elyahu HaNavi synagogue
Detail of ceremonies in Haifa
Holocaust remembrance day Details of ceremonies in Haifa
Lag Baomer event – You're invited to come join
us as we celebrate Lag Baomer with music, song,
good food, and—of course—a bonfire. The “Ohel
Bracha” synagogue, in conjunction with MAKA,
welcomes all Ahuza residents to come participate
in their Lag Baomer program. Saturday night,
May 1, program begins at 21:00. There will be a
“drum circle” with dozens of drums and other
percussion instruments, to be followed by folklore
singing (Shira Betzibur) led by a guitarist and
participants. There will be communal bonfires
nearby. Refreshments will be served. No entry fee.
us as we celebrate Lag Baomer with music, song,
good food, and—of course—a bonfire. The “Ohel
Bracha” synagogue, in conjunction with MAKA,
welcomes all Ahuza residents to come participate
in their Lag Baomer program. Saturday night,
May 1, program begins at 21:00. There will be a
“drum circle” with dozens of drums and other
percussion instruments, to be followed by folklore
singing (Shira Betzibur) led by a guitarist and
participants. There will be communal bonfires
nearby. Refreshments will be served. No entry fee.
Yom Yerushalyim (Jerusalem Day) – Come hear a fascinating
lecture (in Hebrew) and photo presentation by photographer
Gil Cohen Magen who documented hassidic communities
thorugout Israel for the past eight years. His photo exhibit
reveals exciting and surprising moments and allows a rare look
beyond the doors that are usually locked to outsiders. Tuesday,
May 11. Lecture and photo presentation at 20:30, festive prayer
begings at 19:45 followed by light refreshment. No entry cost.
See you there!
lecture (in Hebrew) and photo presentation by photographer
Gil Cohen Magen who documented hassidic communities
thorugout Israel for the past eight years. His photo exhibit
reveals exciting and surprising moments and allows a rare look
beyond the doors that are usually locked to outsiders. Tuesday,
May 11. Lecture and photo presentation at 20:30, festive prayer
begings at 19:45 followed by light refreshment. No entry cost.
See you there!
On May 24, 20:00, MAKA Ahuza Community Center for Religious
invites: Party for singles, (45-65 years), Ramot Eshkol Synagogue,
Haifa
invites: Party for singles, (45-65 years), Ramot Eshkol Synagogue,
Haifa
On May 31, 200:00, The Last Battle of Kfar Etzion,
lecture by David Ben-David, who witnessed the event,
free admission, Synagogue Avot VeBanim, Haifa
lecture by David Ben-David, who witnessed the event,
free admission, Synagogue Avot VeBanim, Haifa
Lecture about “Perspectives on the abusive
mother and Hebrew law,” by Justice Noam
Solberg, the Jerusalem Regional Court
(lecture in Hebrew), Tuesday, June 22, at Bet
Tzvi Verivka (Sinai St. 14 A). Lecture will
begin at 20:30, light refreshments preceeding
the lecture. 10 NIS entrance fee.
mother and Hebrew law,” by Justice Noam
Solberg, the Jerusalem Regional Court
(lecture in Hebrew), Tuesday, June 22, at Bet
Tzvi Verivka (Sinai St. 14 A). Lecture will
begin at 20:30, light refreshments preceeding
the lecture. 10 NIS entrance fee.
The Haifa branch of Emunah (National Religious
Women's Organization) is interested in developing
activities for the young crowd of Orthodox women
in the area. There will be an opening event on
Monday, June 21, at 8:00 PM, at Merkaz Tarbut
Dati Neve Sha'anan, Hatichon St. 39. Lecture will
be by Mali Green, mother of ten, journalist and
author. 10 NIS early registration, 15 NIS at the
event. For details, please contact Tzion Rosner
054-797-1975
Women's Organization) is interested in developing
activities for the young crowd of Orthodox women
in the area. There will be an opening event on
Monday, June 21, at 8:00 PM, at Merkaz Tarbut
Dati Neve Sha'anan, Hatichon St. 39. Lecture will
be by Mali Green, mother of ten, journalist and
author. 10 NIS early registration, 15 NIS at the
event. For details, please contact Tzion Rosner
054-797-1975
The Ahuza Orthodox Community Center will be running a number of activities for kids during the summer...families are welcomed to join
(including grandparents-grandchildren)!
• Family picnic – will take place on Wednesday, July 7, at 17:30 at Gan Ha'em park (Carmel Center). Please call Levi to find out what to
contribute to the picnic.
• Parents-children evening. Parents listen to lecture while the kids do arts 'n crafts nearby. Thursday, July 15, lecture about social skills
acquired through children's play. Wednesday, July 21, lecture about identifying challenges amongst pre-K kids. Lectured are given by certified
professionals. Cost: 10 shekels per family. Held at the Maor Yehuda synagoge, Blitental St, 13A.
• Come learn about Israel's special spices and how they're made and make your own packet of fragrant spices for Havdalah. Free
admission, Tuesday, July 23, at the Ohel Bracha synagoge, 17 Shimkin St.
• Family trip to springs and water streams by the Gilboa area. Come to a fun-filled family trip with lots of splashes and the beauty of the
Land of Israel. Friday, August 6, 30 shekels per family.
Please call Levi Smith for details about any of the above activities: 052-8118-764
(including grandparents-grandchildren)!
• Family picnic – will take place on Wednesday, July 7, at 17:30 at Gan Ha'em park (Carmel Center). Please call Levi to find out what to
contribute to the picnic.
• Parents-children evening. Parents listen to lecture while the kids do arts 'n crafts nearby. Thursday, July 15, lecture about social skills
acquired through children's play. Wednesday, July 21, lecture about identifying challenges amongst pre-K kids. Lectured are given by certified
professionals. Cost: 10 shekels per family. Held at the Maor Yehuda synagoge, Blitental St, 13A.
• Come learn about Israel's special spices and how they're made and make your own packet of fragrant spices for Havdalah. Free
admission, Tuesday, July 23, at the Ohel Bracha synagoge, 17 Shimkin St.
• Family trip to springs and water streams by the Gilboa area. Come to a fun-filled family trip with lots of splashes and the beauty of the
Land of Israel. Friday, August 6, 30 shekels per family.
Please call Levi Smith for details about any of the above activities: 052-8118-764
On July 12, The Mevasser Shalom yeshiva, midreshet and garin torani invite you to a day of lectures and
discussions "Summer workshop" for women, Congress Center Gardens, Merkaz HaCongressim, Haifa
discussions "Summer workshop" for women, Congress Center Gardens, Merkaz HaCongressim, Haifa
