03.04.2020 | Online
Evgeny shared with us many of the mentions of witchcraft in the Tanakh and Talmud. We heard stories about rabbis who sent a Golem in the guise of a human from one to another in jest, and many years later, their sons discussed whether killing a Golem was considered murder or not.
I really like how Zhenya told stories from the Talmud. He made them so understandable. After his lectures you want to read about Jewish sages yourself. There are lots of traditions, messages and stories hidden in the Jewish texts, so I finally understand why people have studied them for ages.
Sasha F.
01.04.2020 | Haifa and North Region
Mikhail Tuval gave a lecture on epidemics and diseases in the Tanakh and Talmud. We discussed various biblical terms for epidemics, pestilences, and diseases, and also considered the causes of these ailments according to the Biblical sources. Mikhail also related to different schools of Biblical interpretation, and medicine and magic in the world of the Tanakh and Second Temple period Judaism.
01.04.2020 | Online
Polina Dokutovich is a certified English teacher with vast experience. She explained how the system of international English certificates and testing systems works, including TOEFL, IELTS, ESOL, TOEIC, etc. We learned about the advantages and disadvantages of each and which tests are required for study, immigration, and career improvement. Polina shared with us beneficial information and links to useful resources and test materials.
31.03.2020 | Haifa and North Region
Although we are all quarantined, Pesach is coming. Most Israelis are familiar with Seder Pesach from childhood, but for many of us, its long texts and rules are incomprehensible. David Wainshtein helped create order for us (because Seder means "order" in Hebrew).
Judith Gros Wainshtein began with a discussion of the different Hebrew words "Herut" and “Hofesh” - regarding our liberation from slavery in Egypt. David continued by explaining the symbols of the Pesach table, the Haggadah in depth and it’s relation to our story as former Soviet Jews, including the five generations of our families through our lives in Israel today.
I always thought that Seder Pesach was a very dull ceremony where you read lots of texts while starving and waiting for the food. Thanks to this lecture, I finally understand that Seder Pesach is not only a significant part of our tradition, but it can be enjoyable with the right people!
Tatiana P.
31.03.2020 | Online
We were honored to host a Zoom meeting with the famous Israeli actor Sasha (Israel) Demidov. It was a rare opportunity to ask Sasha all of our questions about his life, his first steps in Israel, his studies, and his successful career at the Gesher theatre and in films! It was very interesting and inspiring to listen to him.
31.03.2020 | Haifa and North Region
Mazal tov to our own Ilya Lipetsker and Maria on the birth of their new daughter Dina, to our Tel Aviv Director Leonid Gimborg and Paulina on their engagement! There is no greater joy than witnessing the creation and growth of our beloved young Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli families!
31.03.2020 | Multiregional
Young volunteers from Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli attended to the needs of many elderly and also new olim families throughout the Coronavirus period.Before Pesach, our Haifa City Director Lidia, and volunteers helped the Hadar b’Hadar community delivered Haggadot, matzah, and fully prepared Seder plates to young olim families, many of whom celebrated Passover for the first time!
In Beersheva, our City Director Yana advertised for young Russian-speaking volunteers to bring food and medicine to elderly Veterans and Holocaust Survivors. The people who responded included doctors, policemen, army officers and MASA program participants, and their work was applauded by the Municipality and the local residents. One of the volunteers, Mila, send a photo from the supermarket wi th a basket of products including Coca-Cola, because one of the older women had told her she only can take medicines with Cola! She thanked Mila with a box of chocolates, as much grateful for her love and attention and for her essential assistance.
30.03.2020 | Haifa and North Region
Guide and geologist Michael Duhovny took over 65 participants on a virtual tour of Tel Aviv and recreated the atmosphere of Bauhaus architecture in Israel. We spoke about the history and development of the German architectural school and the Bauhaus heritage in Tel Aviv.Lidia S.
29.03.2020 | Online
Alexey Demchenko provided a review of 14 famous Israeli movies worth watching in quarantine. Many of them have top IMDB scores and will be interesting for all family members.
Lidia S.
28.03.2020 | Haifa and North Region
The only topic that can compete with COVID-19 now is Israeli politics. What's happening? What are the possible scenarios? On March, 29th we met online with Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel Adv. Ariel Bulshtein, and political observer of www.newsru.co.il Gabriel Volfson to speak about Israeli politics and the current situation in the Knesset.
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