27.10.2022 | Haifa and North Region
We held a city evening quest in Haifa prepared by Ekaterina Biryukova and her club “Rifruf". Our participants showed their knowledge of the history of Haifa, world cinema, and skills to navigate the city. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. In the end, three teams out of eight were awarded yummy prizes.
Thank you for this exciting event in our city! It was not an easy one, but, definitely, full of fun. I learned many new facts and am so happy that our team took first place. Look forward to next time!
Yuri S.
12.10.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
During Sukkot we made a marvelous sightseeing tour in Bnei Brak - the most religious city in our area. Sukkot is an amazing week, where a "tent" "grows" in almost every yard, and the fun and family life from apartments moves to the streets and courtyards! Many manage to build a sukkah even on their balcony! Our guide told us why we build Sukkot at this time of the year, why we eat, drink, and sometimes even sleep in them, what all this has to do with a fruit that looks like a lemon (etrog) and why according to the Torah this is "the most cheerful holiday"! And of course we also managed to sit in a Sukka - to eat and to drink there, fulfilling the mitzva of the holiday!
It was really amazing to be in Bnei Brak during these happy days of the Sukkot holiday!
Nataly L.
03.10.2022 | Haifa and North Region
Professional art critic Anna Smoliarova introduced us to fine art from museum collections of different countries worldwide. We had a chance to see and discuss how the famous painters depicted scenes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot in their works and what we can learn about the autumn holidays from their paintings.
Thanks to Anna for this exciting and informative lecture! I loved the beautiful selection of postcards and stories about the art and painters.
Misha R.
31.08.2022 | Multiregional
In August, our Coordinators and volunteers continue to assist new Olim from the War Zone daily, locating apartments and signing contracts, accompanying people to medical appointments, translating, locating donated items – including for a new born baby - and organizing many cultural events including a fun day in the Haifa Port. Over 2000 new olim visited the "Information Fair" of the Haifa Municipality, manned by our volunteers.
We continued our weekly Online Webinars every Sunday night attended by hundreds of Olim - "Israel – A User Manual.” This month, experienced Russian-speaking professionals provided explanations about Israel’s finance, banking, tax, and education systems and a whole session dedicated to general life tips for succeeding in Israel.
Our volunteers continued to host new Olim via our Shabbat Host project, including a Friday night dinner hosted by our Haifa Coordinator for 25 new young families!
31.08.2022 | Multiregional
We continued with our engaging meetings in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheva, discussing Jewish values, holidays, and traditions through classical Jewish texts, literature, and the heritage of Eastern European Jewry. We deepened our acquaintance with the values and cultural codes of the Jewish tradition, through the significant days of the Jewish calendar. This month in honor of Tu B’Av we talked about love. What is the love of a father for his son, or a wife for her husband? Or love between a man and the Gods and vice versa? What are our associations with the word "love"? On the eve of Tu B'Av, we delved into one of the most complex and most romantic concepts, through the prism of Jewish literature of the Talmud and the Middle Ages.
Kirill S.
31.08.2022 | Multiregional
Table Games with Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli are fun evenings in the company of fantastic people in Bat Yam, Beersheva, and Haifa where we also share useful info, and learn about and plan upcoming events. There are games for every taste and this is what the participants love. They are a great monthly opportunity to meet new people, unwind after a hard work week and have a wonderful time together!
It was super cool. Thank you so much for the evening full of fun! I will come next time for sure!
Larisa C.
31.08.2022 | Multiregional
Mazal tov to Anton and Tali on their marriage!! May we continue to celebrate smachot in our Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli family throughout the New Year!
30.08.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
During this meeting we discussed modern politics in Israel, in Hebrew!. We began with introductions – many new Olim have joine – and then watched several funny videos in Hebrew and translated it with the help of our teacher Shlomo. Afterwards we all spent time freely talking. Really nice.
This is my third time – great for my Hebrew and for getting to know good people. Thank you Shishi Shabbat!
Igal I.
26.08.2022 | Beer-Sheva and South Region
At the end of August, we held a city tour with “I Love BASH» and their tour guide Alexandra, who took us through one of the exciting areas of Beersheba – the Old City. This area combines Beersheva’s ancient glorious past with a new wave of renewal.. On the tour, we wandered the city streets, tracing old and new stories and enjoying public art. We also tasted falafel, ate sweet fruit sushi, nuts and seeds roasted on the spot, and had just a great time together.
I had a wonderful time today enjoying the city with great people. I am new to Israel so I appreciate this very informative and delicious tour! I will keep my eyes open for the next activities!
Anna S.
25.08.2022 | Haifa and North Region
This unique Haifa Zoo tour with instructors Ksenya and Eli allowed our participants a glimpse of the zoo at night, after the gates have already closed and animals returned to their enclosures! We looked at the life of nocturnal inhabitants in a closed zoo, visited owls and eagles, walked to the amphibian terrarium, and fed the bears and the lion. It was so interesting and unusual!
Thanks for the exciting tour! It was very unusual to visit the zoo after sunset. Completely different impressions and emotions. I loved how the zoo workers spoke about each animal with great enthusiasm and love.
Daria G..
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