Entries can be sent by mail: FYI, IN JERUSALEM POB 81, Jerusalem 91000 or e-mailed to injerusalemevents@gmail.com Non-dated ads may be held and published the following weekANNOUNCEMENTS TAX ADVICE – Tax expert Alan Deutsch will answer your queries about taxes, U.S. tax returns and overall financial planning. By appointment only. 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Call: 566-1181.MONDAY SHE’ARIM NOON CONCERT – 11, Kikar Atzmaut Passage, next to Bank Hapoalim, first floor. NIS 25. Doors open 11 am. For more details please phone Gene on 0549-205-549.JEWISH MATCHMAKING – All ages.Large Database. No charge for meeting.Confidential. Secular and Religious Jewish Only. Info and appointments: (054) 241-3411; 645-3861 (Sarah).FREE, SHORT TERM, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING – Regarding marriage, divorce, family and relationship issues, conversion, rabbinic court decisions.English and Hebrew speaking professional therapists and rabbis. Info: 625- 4983 (Council of Young Israel Rabbis); lori@youngisraelrabbis.org.il.ULPAN ERETZ TOVA – A new Ulpan in Jerusalem, where you can learn Hebrew, the holy language, its inner spiritual secrets and capacity to bring joy and shalom. Sunday, Monday and Thursday 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 at 6 Beit Tzur Street, Nahlaot, Jerusalem. Info: 538-3541; (052) 259-4513; eretztova@gmail.com.ORGANIZATIONAL COACH – Sick of the mess? Feeling helpless to cope with the chaos? Want to get some control over your home, office, your life? You can do it - with an Organizational Coach. Call: 050-6385104; ellens@014.net.il.SKILL SWAP – Professional writing, including technical and medical; editing; computer skills and more, in exchange for Hebrew lessons (not basic). Call: 072- 232-1211; not on Shabbat.LOW COST HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT from experienced interns of a Jerusalem school of homeopathy. With close supervision by an experienced homeopath and MD. Hours of attention for just NIS 200. Call Riva: 580-7869.CFS & FIBROMYALGIA SUFFRERS – A treatment approach used in Europe and US which liberates you from dependence on medical practitioners and enables you to gain control over your health. Call Karen: 050-570-5059 or www.guptaprogramme.com.VOLUNTEERS WANTED – At The Jerusalem Botanical gardens, one morning a week for 3-4 hours, working in a very pleasant atmosphere. Info: 052-447-2416.BE PART OF AN IMPORTANT ENDEAVOR – Synagogue Art Research is looking for volunteers to help preserve rare images of pre-Holocaust synagogues. Memories of a vanished Jewish world could be lost and forgotten without our combined efforts. Join us in bringing these memories back to the minds and hearts of Jews everywhere. Contact Liat Mahler: synartres@gmail.com.EXPERIENCED GIFT SHOPPER – At your Service. Contact: Hanni at: 654-2155.WEEKLY CLASSES in Beit Bnei Rachel at Rachel’s Tomb. Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., with Atara Gur and Nechama Sarah G. Nadborny. Take Egged bus 163 at 10 a.m. Info: rachelschildren@gmail.com; 054-224-2649.DANCING FOR PARKINSON’S – Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Yad Sarah, 8th floor. Info: 054-576-7157, Danny.TAI CHI FOR PARKINSON’S – Every Monday at 9:15 a.m. at Gan Hashoshanim, and every Thursday at French Hill at 4 p.m. Info: 054-576-7157, Danny.KING DAVID KINGSHIP – Group forming for those from King David or interested in King David Kingship. Call Zahava Levine: 502-3954.EXPERIENTIAL CERTIFIED DOULA COURSE – Given by Aliza Adar Levine, RNMH/ Nurse/ Midwife/TCM Herbalist, starting Monday February 14. Call 052- 439-8680 for details or check out www.alizasplace.com.ALIZA’S PLACE – Is here to help you feel better physically and emotionally through the use of Chinese herbs. Call for an appointment today: 571-4978.THE JEWISH COVENANT ALLIANCE – (Hitakhdut HaBrit HaYehudit) – A newly registered Amuta provides educational outreach on the primary bible-based mission of His Chosen/Choosing People.Learn more and connect through www.covenantalliance.org.Volunteers welcomed to help spread JCA’s message.FREE HEBREW LESSONS FOR NEW OLIM – Call 052-598-7980.HERZOG HOSPITAL IN JERUSALEM – is seeking a plasma television for a special therapeutic program in its Physical Rehabilitation Dept. To donate one, please call: 531-6875.NEFESH ACHAT B’YISRAEl – Professional and confidential support service for women experiencing an untimely, troubling or difficult pregnancy. 625-4973; nefesh@netvision.net.il.SKILL SWAP – Russian lessons offered by professional translator and journalist in exchange for help in learning HEBREW and/or COMPUTERS. EFIM 585-6873; 052-304-8078 (not on Shabat).DONATIONS NEEDED – Donations for activities in psychiatric ward needed: sewing materials, arts and crafts materials, guitars, ping pong bats and balls.Rachel: 050-7966817.DONATIONS NEEDED – Both financial and material of all kinds for needy families. Call 050-786-7562.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO help in Herzog Hospital, Jerusalem. Different kinds of help needed. Call 531-6875.VOLUNTEER ENGLISH TEACHER for Adults needed in Shmuel Hanavi Community Center (Matnas). Once a week on Tuesdays, 9-10:15 a.m. Call Esther Damari, 5322816 details.AMIT-AACI ENGLISH LIBRARY – A wide selection of fiction, classics and contemporary titles, as well as non-fiction. Hours: Sun-Tues 9-4:30, Wed 9-8, Thurs 9-4. 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek. Info: 566-1181, ext.323; www.aaci.org.il. STOP BEDWETTING! – If you are fed up with changing the sheets every morning – for one or several of your kids – then call me! Master healer Yigal specializes in ending bedwetting.The treatment is totally painless and parents are present at all times! Contact: Daniella Krause: 054-535-9072; 077- 332-2430; kosherfamily@gmail.com.CONNECT WITH YOUR ROOTS – In the Hansen Garden, opposite the Jerusalem Theater. Work with Israeli plants amid the songs of birds. Info: 673-8423.FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS RETIRED MAN – Learn Torah in an interactive dynamic setting. Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva, situated in the Old City just off the Jewish Quarter, offers a varied full-day program of lectures and havruta learning in a warm community atmosphere. Call Rabbi Gold at 628-1874; 054-636-7868 or visit at 16/4 Tiferet Yisrael Street, Old City.THE ISRAEL POLICE – Invites you to join the volunteer unit of Jerusalem’s Traffic Division. If preventing road accidents and making our streets safer is important to you, join Jerusalem’s Volunteer Traffic Unit. Info: Sarit Muallem 050-627 7915 or visit www.police.gov.il.ORGANIC FOOD CO-OP IN KATAMON – Eat healthy while saving money, protecting the environment and building community.From beans, legumes and grains to dairy products and ecological cleaning products at cost. Monthly orders and pick-ups at Beit Elisheva. Info: us.organic@gmail.com or 050-710-3450.VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES – At the Jerusalem Society for the Protection of Nature: librarian; computer site management and marketing; video for community TV secretarial assistant. Call 054- 490-1335 or e-mail Jacqueline at JROSE.SPNI@gmail.com.ANTI-SEMITISM and NEO-NAZISM IN ISRAEL – If you know about any acts of Jew-hating in Israel (violent actions, threats, calls or publications), please inform the Assistance Center for the Victims of Anti-Semitism in Israel. Call 582- 4495 or e-mail zalman@pogrom.org.il (www.pogrom.org.il). Volunteers are needed to monitor the media and disseminate material.JERUSALEM METHADONE CLINIC (MAMI) – In Talpiot needs creative volunteers to enrich the lives of their outpatient addicts. Lead weekly groups in any field, such as art, tai chi, music, sports, photography, etc. Volunteers also wanted to assist with the clinic’s monthly Beit Café, where patients bring their families to experience a fun evening of entertainment in a warm setting. Contact: Tracey Shipley Amar 054-810-8918; tracyshipley@ live.com.VOLUNTEERS – Urgently required for learning disabilities information service to answer queries, provide guidance about services. Administrative director, computer expert and fundraiser also required. Contact Rivka Inbal or Shirley Bar-Yosef at 644-4500; 644-4506; niedorf1@gmail.com.SHARE WHAT YOUR CHILDREN HAVE OUTGROWN – Special education gan (for 5-year-olds) desperately needs toys, building games, dolls, cars, Lego, etc. (in good condition). Info: 532-4062; 582- 4138.WOMEN’S GROUP REGROUPING – Mevaseret area, Sisterhood Alive and Kicking. Info: Pip Allon at 534-8708.CAREER CHANGE? – Become a trained tutor for English at one-day-a week program at the David Yellin College of Education, English Department. No age limit. Info: Haim at 658-7522; 6558121; English Department: Aliza: 658- 7501;aliz@macam.ac.il; dye.macam.ac.il.VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED – For Beit Frankforter Day Care Centre: exercise teacher, volunteers for knitting/sewing/doll-making for gift shop. Classes available in Hebrew, computers, art, memory improvement. Celia Berger at 671-8865.SHARE YOUR DOG’S LOVE WITH LONELY SENIORS – Volunteers (plus dogs) needed to visit senior citizens. Liza: 052- 897-0897 or e-mail lizaa@jdc.org.il.EZER MIZION – Looking for Hebrewspeaking volunteers to help elderly, sick or disabled people at home or in hospitals or nursing homes or drive them to medical treatments. Volunteer once a week or more at a time that’s convenient for you. Call 500-2111.BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Do you have two hours a week to make a significant difference in the life of a child or teen from a single-parent home. Info: 561-2131 or visit www.bigbrothers.org.il.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – If you love animals, help seniors citizens care for their pets. ESHEL and the Jerusalem Council for Elderly are starting a new program in Jerusalem called Pets and Elder Team Support. Call 655-7194 or 052-897-0897.SERVICES THE JERUSALEM RAPE CRISIS CENTER (JRCC) – An English speaking support group for women who were sexually assaulted during their childhood.For more details please call the JRCC hotline and ask for Shimrit: 625-5558.NECHAMA – Provides one on one counselling in the comfort of your home. Support group and new volunteer training course, starting in the new year. Info: 573-1076. Email: drakoff@netvision.net.il.BECHIRAT HALEV: MARRIAGE EDUCATION – For nearlyweds and newlyweds.Learn coping skills for a thriving and long lasting marriage! Professional indsividual, couple and group counseling.Groups forming now in Hebrew and English. For details contact: Sherrie 054- 475-5153 or Lori 054-661-1150; www.choiceoftheheart.org.RELIGIOUS MEN’S HOT LINE – For men and teens who have been sexually abused. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Call 532-8000.EM L’EM – Volunteer-based home visiting program for new mothers, administered through Hebrew University. New mothers and potential volunteers are welcome to call 588-3372 or 588-1107 for details.UJIA – Let our experience guide you. Aliya services for olim from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Scandinavia. (Formerly BOS) www.ujia.org.il; (03) 696 5244; 563 4822.TISHKOFET – Coping and growth in the face of serious illnesses or loss. Tishkofet provides professional counseling, groups and programs. Supported by UJA Federation and other donors: 631-0803; e-mail info@tishkofet.co.il or visit www.tishkofet.co.il.AHFI – The organization for hearing impaired, deaf and deaf-blind persons is training assistance dogs in the Israeli sign language commands to make life easier for those who don’t hear. If you are interested in a Hearing Dog or want to assist, contact: hope@yahoo.com or SMS 054-567-4685.NONPROFIT MATCHMAKING – For hardal (haredi/religious Zionist) and dati leumi women aged 23-29. Call 537-2394 or 537-2414.JEWISH MILITARY AND NAVAL VETERANS OF THE USA-JWV – Share good fellowship, topical lectures, unusual trips and charitable endeavors. Call 624-3664.JERUSALEM REUSE IT – Open to all who want to recycle that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it’s a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you’re looking to acquire something yourself! www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Jerusale mReUseIt.LEARNING ISN’T ONLY IN YOUR HEAD – Help your children deal with learning difficulties, ADD and ADHD through movement and body work. Solutions for issues of low self-esteem and body image for children and adults. Call Yoni for free consultation, 052-565-8531.FREE TRAINING – In the Hickey Method, a phonetic method for teaching English to children with language learning issues. Course includes one year of supervised teaching and two lessons weekly in a school in Jerusalem as a volunteer. Call Chana at 651-9024 or e-mail schapiro@netvision.net.il.OPEN DOOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE? Located at 2 Radak, 623-9894.HOME VISITATION SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEBOUND AND ELDERLY – Lech Lecha’s home visitation service improves the quality of life of the elderly and/or housebound by helping them connect to their spiritual strengths. Info: Yehoshua Rubin at 993-3153; 050-710-6448.GUIDED IMAGERY FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING CANCER PATIENTS – At Ma’agan, the Jerusalem Support Center for People Living with Cancer. Mondays, 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. for six weekly sessions. Call 1- 599-550-066 or visit www.maagan.org.FREE DENTURE ADVICE – Health and Community Service Center, 582-1889.INFERTILITY COUNSELING – Puah Institute offers counseling on halachic and medical issues relating to fertility treatments, as well as gynecology, pregnancy, sexual dysfunction and family purity. For questions or to make an appointment, call 651-5050 or visit www.puah.org.il.CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU – Provides information, advice and advocacy/ mediation services in many areas: employeremployee problems; landlord-tenant disputes; problems with neighbors; consumerism; legal issues; hassles with bureaucracies; personal and family matters, etc. Sun to Wed, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 629-7144 or 629-7221.LILACH CRISIS PREGNANCY INFORMATION CENTER – Unplanned pregnancy? Considering an abortion? Before you decide, be informed. Free pregnancy testing. 623-1344 (NS).EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE CENTERS – Free service for olim up to 10 years in Israel. An Absorption Ministry project: Counseling, placement, workshops, Hebrew, computers. Call 537-3929 or 537-1186. Sun-Thurs, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.AACI/COHEN LIBRARY FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED – Sun, Tues, Thurs, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Call 561-7151.TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE – Safra Square, 625-8844.OLD CITY ANIMAL RESCUE – Friendly cats for adoption to good homes, already neutered and vaccinated. Call 628-3521.EZRAT AVOT CLOTHES GEMACH – 582- 5107 or 582-9984.HEARING AID GEMACH –Collecting “behind the ear” hearing aids and Sennheiser Audioport sound amplifiers in working condition. Call J. Lowenstein, 050-418-1491 .SEWING PATTERN GEMACH – Lending library of American sewing patterns (Butterick, McCall’s, etc.). 651-9277.ENGLISH TEACHERS – Looking for books to use with your students? Check out J.E.L.L.Y.’s Teacher’s Libraries. Linda, 673-3410.INTEREST-FREE LOANS – Available to immigrants, large families, single parents, handicapped, college students, adoptions, small businesses, victims of terror and the economic situation. Guarantors required. The Israel Free Loan Association, 530-0777.HEALTH INFORMATION – Information in English and Hebrew through print and video, as well as access to the most current developments available on-line.Jerusalem Public Health Department, 4 Elazar Hagadol Street, Gonenim. 679- 9606 or 678-8033; fax: 679-8085.WEDDING GOWN GEMACH – Shalshelet Center, call 054-647-2611 or 054-630- 1189.MARRIAGE COUNSELING AND PREPARATION – 052-870-9391.CRISIS CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS WOMEN – 24-hour hotline, 673-0002.PSYCHOTHERAPY – English-speaking.Jerusalem Psychological Associates, 050- 596-3118.INFERTILITY – Free services. Emotional support and practical advice. Call 563- 7479 or visit www.tinok.org.il.
SUPPORT GROUPS SCHIZOPHRENIA – Free peer-to-peer English- speaking support group forming for sufferers of schizophrenia and similar conditions in the Jerusalem area. Info: 054-785- 0131; jerusalemschizgroup@gmail.com.THERAPEUTIC SEXUALITY GROUP FOR WOMEN – Seeking to increase arousal and desire; mind-body orientation. Call Nomi Raz, Psychotherapist 054-621-5090.NECHAMA BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT is now starting a new group for people who have suffered losses. For more information, please call Beverly at 052- 714-7850 or Judith at 057-312-3239 or drakoff@ netvision.net.il.BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS who have lost a child, beginning now. Info: Call Beverly at 052-714-7850.NICOTINE ANONYMOUS JERUSALEM – Stop smoking, in English, a 12-step program, Sundays 7 p.m. Free. Call 052-569- 4618 for location. Email: nicotineanonymousisrael@ gmail.com.SUPPORT GROUP STARTING for parents and kids in late teen, 20’s with social difficulties.054-476-2754.HEALING “NOT GOOD ENOUGH” SYNDROME – Identify and resolve negative beliefs. With Chaya Sara Brand L.M.S.W.Info:563-5878.DA – 12-step program for people with under earning, money and debt problems.Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m., 18 Nissim Behar Street, Nahlaot. Info: 650-4036; 052-309-8891.MBCT GROUP – opening at Merkaz Edna. Learn new techniques to manage depression. Starting May 9, Eight 2-hour sessions. To register, call Batya: 679 0646; www.merkazedna.com.CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER – Support group for wives of ill and disabled husbands facilitated by Chaya Sarah Brand LMSW. Explore and integrate healthy, comfortable, loving balance. For info and registration: 563-5878 or 2chayasara@gmail.com.SUPPORT GROUP – For parents with a developmentally disabled child for English speakers. Info: 052-260-9087.QUIT SMOKING NOW – Want to quit smoking? Motivation, coaching, support and techniques to get you to quit. Call Jason Demant on 052-633-5062 or Jason@JasonDemant.com.GROUP FOR SMOKERS WISHING TO QUIT. A warm group of smokers wishing to quit come together to offer each other support whilst gaining techniques to quit and cope with withdrawal symptoms.Confidential. Email smoking support@ gmail.com.DEPRESSION – Group forming (in Hebrew). Info: 500-0848.MACROBIOTICS – Active and welcoming support group meets In Jerusalem for kosher potlucks and study evenings, health consultations and cooking classes.Contact Sheldon and Ginat Rice: 566- 9367.AL-ANON – For family and friends of alcoholics. Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. (English) at 22 Shivtei Yisrael Street and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at 8 Balfour Street.Call 563-7334; EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS 12-STEP GROUP FOR WOMEN – English-speaking.Powerless over your emotions? Monday, 3 p.m.; NewMonday evening group for men & women at 6:30 p.m. Libby, 628-0641.20+ YOUNG ADULTS WITH ASPERGER – Existing Jerusalem group offers social framework for fun activities. Orna: 643- 5092; 050-785-6594.WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE – For English and Hebrew speakers. Call 0545-262- 192.THE SINGLE PARENTS – Support group meeting every other Tuesday at 8 p.m. at AACI Jerusalem at 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig), Talpiot. Info: Yehuda Brumberg at 052-381-9402.EMPTY NESTERS – meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. at at AACI Jerusalem at 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig), Talpiot. Info: Yehuda Brumberg at 052- 381-9402.BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP – English & Hebrew speakers. Meets every two weeks at 66 Bar-Kochba Street in French Hill. Call 653-6338 or 050-561-1512 or rutsager@hotmail.com Visit bipolargroup.org.SLAA – Meets every Fri at 11:00 on Rehov Jabotinsky. Info: j e r u s a l e m s l a a @ g m a i l . c o m ; www.slaafws.org.ENGLISH-SPEAKING OBSERVANT PARENTS OF GAY AND LESBIAN CHILDREN – Self-help group (men a7) BIPOLAR SYNDROME – Twice monthly, Beit Miriam, 23 Haturim Street. Info: 678-2836.CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS – Sundays, Beit Miriam, 23 Haturim Street.Info: 500-0848.LOW VISION AND BLIND – Support group meeting first Wednesday of every month. Call Rita, 538-8955.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Sunday: 7 p.m., Russian, 8:15 p.m., English. Monday: 7:30 p.m., Hebrew, 8:45 p.m., English.Tuesday: 12:45 a.m., English, 7 p.m., Hebrew, 8:15 p.m., English. Wednesday: 12 p.m., English, 6:45 p.m., Russian, 8 p.m., English. Thursday: 7 p.m., Hebrew, 8:45 p.m., English. Friday: 12:30 p.m., English. Saturday: 9 p.m., English. 24 Hapalmah Street (bus 13). 563-0524/583- 0092/054-482-3728.www.aa-israel.org.DEBTORS ANONYMOUS – Overworked or under-earning? Unclear about your financial situation? Poor saving habits? Help is on the way: DA, a 12-Step program for people with under earning, money and debt problems. Debtors Anonymous Group #1258 (English Speaking), Jerusalem. A new location and time: 36 Jaffa Road, across from Ben Yehudah, 3rd Floor (Olim Community Center) 2 doors up from Hillel Café. Time: Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Yonah – 650-4036.EYAL-ISRAEL EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION – Information, support groups, counseling available in Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian and Spanish. Tutoring for schoolchildren also available. Info: 500-0283; fax: 537-1044; evenings, 054-765-1905.LA LECHE LEAGUE OF BEIT SHEMESH – Breastfeeding support group meets in the Givat Sharet Community Center Library at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Erika, 999-8750.LA LECHE LEAGUE OF JERUSALEM – Breastfeeding support group for mothers and babies meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. Ilana 671-8189.MEIR: AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER – Teaches the Son-Rise program, a homebased, parent-run program for families with children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum or other developmental delays. Info: tali@meirautism.org or visit www. meirautism.org.PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP FOR WOMEN – at midlife (aged 45-60) at the Counseling Center for Women, Mondays at 6 p.m. In Hebrew. Call Hilary 673- 4862.AACI KLITAH HOTLINE – Sundays-Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 561-7151.PORNOGRAPHY/ INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION – Non-judgmental and confidential counseling and coaching.Support group also starting. For information email: support4addictions@ gmail.com.ONGOING CERAMIC WORKSHOP – This summer tap into your creative side with Sara’s Ceramic workshops. Learn new skills and come home with your own beautiful, original, useful, and unique works of art in the studio of the artist Sarah Shuraki.Workshops take place at the studio of Sarah Shuraki, graduate of Bezalel, where original works are sold as well. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 26 Rehov Haportzim.Info: (052) 471-1813; Info@SaramicArt.com.ROSH HASHANA EXHIBITION SALE – Studio Haportzim is opening a wide variety sale of quality, original and artistic tools that can make for great gifts in good prices. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 26 Rehov Haportzim. Info: (052) 471-1813; Info@SaramicArt.com.CREATING ART THROUGH ART HISTORY – Develop your own creative potential while learning to recognize and appreciate different artists. You will study artists throughout history: their styles, techniques and mediums. You will then create art inspired by their work. Tuesday mornings 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Arnona.For more info: (052) 396-3440 (Deena).ETERNAL FLAME – A new exhibition by artist Dafna Manor of portraits inspired by ancient Roman Egypt. Open throughout August at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Marcus St. Info: 534-3440; (054) 799- 9209.ESRABOOKS MODI’IN – Secondhand bargain bookshop in English and Hebrew. Books for all ages. Open daily: 10-1 p.m. Tuesday: 6-9 p.m. and Thursday: 4-7 p.m. at Azrieli Mall, Modi’in (first parking level, end of Row 18). Info: (08) 634-6528. All proceeds for tzedaka.LET’S TALK: ESRA MODI’IN – Hebrew and English social conversation meetings for language improvement. Brenda Brett - English coordinator and Riki Rafaely – Hebrew coordinator. Info: Brenda (052) 668-4871; Riki (054) 534-6857. FREE.RABBI GEDALIAH FLEER – lectures on Likutey Moharan of Rebbe Nachman on Sundays and on The Shechina, Kabbalistic insights on Tuesdays. 7:30 p.m. at his home in Nachlaot, 18 Ben Neriah Street.Free. Info: 623-5492.UNIQUE TOURS OF THE OLD CITY – With the American Friends of Ateret Cohanim.Group and private tours every day. Info and reservations call Daniel Luria: 054- 654-4407; jrpisrael@yahoo.com.YOUR CHILD NEEDS MUSIC – An hourlong experience of songs, movement and dance. 4 p.m. session for parents with babies aged 4 months – 2 years; 5 p.m. session for parents with children up to age 5. Info and registration: 054-531- 5990. At the AACI, 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite the Hadar Mall).ISRAELI FOLK DANCING – At Emunah, with popular dance teacher Naomi Moss. Tues. mornings from 11:30 – 12:30. Info: 563-9963.LEARN GEMARA – With Anglos in a kollel with Rabbi Emanuel Quint and ArtScroll.For beginners and intermediates on Mondays and Thursdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. with coffee break. Learn in an easy laid back atmosphere. Women and men invited to learn, at Beit Knesset Hatzvi Yisrael, 14 Rehov Hovevei Zion (near Inbal Hotel). In our 27th year. No obligation and no charge, FREE. Info: Chaim – 052-465-5823.THE OPEN STUDIO – Sketching and painting workshops in a home studio, using a diverse range of materials and techniques. Small groups, personal choice of work and/or guided work. For all ages, afternoon/evening classes. 054- 449-7397.WOODWIND AND BRASS – Excellent amateur band under the direction of Yonatan Leneman seeks to expand.Woodwind and brass players are invited to contact Yonatan at 054-571-2462.Rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Mevaseret near Harel Mall.CREATIVE WRITING IN JERUSALEM – A small group of great writers seeks one or two more to write and critique each other’s works of fiction and non-fiction in English. Meetings are held every two weeks with our writer-in-residence, on Sunday afternoons for about 2 hours.Email alison@013.net.il.HAMACHSAN SHEL SABA – On-going display of antique Israeli and Jewish artifacts, with stories. In Moshav Beit Meir.Info: 054-570-8502.JERUSALEM NIGHT BIKING – Regular tours, for more information visit www.jerusalembiking.com.10-PIN BOWLERS – Looking for bowlers to join our Jerusalem league. We meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Fun and friendly competitive atmosphere. For more details, call Rhona at 050-624-3241 or send email to: ragill@netvision.net.il.DRAWING, SKETCHING AND PAINTING – New beginners group opening. Connect to your creative side. Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Info: Deena, 052-396-3440.ART CLASSES – Watercolor painting and pencil sketching (Betty Edward’s method). Beginners and advanced welcome.Info: 563-3028.SACRED SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD – Taught by Debby Uudalevich, vocal instructor and choir conductor.Wednesdays, 8 p.m., at Alma Interdisciplinary Center for Mind-body Balance, 4 Yad Harutzim Street, Talpiot. Info: 678- 1478.BIBLE LANDS MUSEUMS DAILY GUIDED TOURS – Free guided tours of the museum, with admission. English 10:30 a.m., Hebrew 11 a.m. Additional Tours on Wednesdays: English 5:30 p.m., Hebrew 6 p.m. Private tours, additional languages and groups by advance reservation.Info: 02-5611066; contact@blmj.org.SHUTTLE RIDE AND TOURS – From the Israel Museum to the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Every Monday and Wednesday. 11 a.m. shuttle departure from the Israel Museum; 11:30 a.m. Free guided tours in both Hebrew and English; 1 p.m. departure from the Rockefeller Archeological Museum. Prior registration required: 670-8811. Warm clothing is recommended.SELF DEFENSE CLASSES – English-speaking instructor teaches self-defense in the center of town. Experienced in martial arts as well as working as a bouncer (doorman) in clubs in the US, and has served in both the US and Israeli armies.For ages 16 and up. Info: Daneil–center@ yahoo.com.BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES – If you are interested in learning the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a small class environment please contact Brent at bnelrod@gmail.com. The class will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for NIS 50 a class. Private lessons are also available for NIS 100 an hour.PARSHA WITH RABBI CHAIM BROVENDER – Insights into the weekly Torah portion each Thursday, 8 p.m. at Beit Knesset Ohel Nechama, 3 Chopin Street. Info: 567-1719.10-WEEK COURSE for WOMEN ONLY – Learn the 49 Form of Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan with Dr. Mirjam David, in Hebrew and English. NA’AMAT Beit Hachavera, 10 Shalom Aleichem Street: Sundays, 6, 7 p.m.; 052-553-8650 or e-mail taiji2@shuvoo.com.GIRLS SOCCER – League for girls ages 6- 18, all levels, professional, experienced coaching staff, excellent facilities in Beit Hakerem, supportive, fun atmosphere.Info: 643-6438 (Max, director), 050-621- 4982 (Eyal, coach).OPEN DOOR – Offers exercise classes, bridge, mah-jongg (beginners), lectures and more for the elderly. 2 Radak Street, Rehavia. Tel. 563-9894.EXERCISE CLASS FOR 50+ – Improve your balance, strength, bone density, range of motion in your joints, as well as overall fitness level. Please wear closed shoes and comfortable clothing. Sundays at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.. NIS 35/ NIS 40; AACI, 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig), Talpiot; 561-7151.FELDENKRAIS FOR HEALTHY BACKS – Shoshanna will guide students through a sequence of movements to discover ways of moving that are easier and give relief from aches and pains. Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the AACI, 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall).Info: 566-1181. NIS 40/50.FELDENKRAIS ON A CHAIR – For greater flexibility, pain reduction and relief from stiffness but find getting up and down off the floor challenging. Mondays at 11:30 a.m. at the AACI, 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info: 566-1181. NIS 40/50.DAILY TORAH CLASSES on Daf Yomi, Torah, philosophy and science, learning Hebrew and more at Dvar Yerushalayim Yeshiva in Har Nof. Call 652-2817.DEVELOP YOUR TORAH KNOWLEDGE.Come and visit Aliyos Shmuel, the introductory department of Midrash Shmuel.Visit www.aliyosshmuel.com or contact Rabbi Shloime Perrin 052-569-0122; rabbiperrin@ aliyosshmuel.com.HEBREW CONVERSATION CLASS at WIZO in Ramot Eshkol, NIS 80/month. 581-4623.FREE TEMPLE MOUNT tours with Nachman Kupietzky. 561-1347 or 052-286-1829.BALLOON-TWISTING AND HESED – Chug for people of all ages to learn balloon- twisting and perform hesed at various hospitals and organizations. Sundays at 6 p.m. E-mail Yudie Ballooney at jayaxe2@yahoo.com or visit www.balloontwister.com.YERUSHALAYM YUGGLERS – Monday and Thursday evenings, 6 to 10, at the Szold School (in the gym behind the school). www.juggling.org~jerusalem or call Scott at 054-784-5999 or e-mail scott@juggler.net.SHABBAT CLASS – With refreshments followed by seuda shlishit for singles, 30+, 17 Bikur Holim Street, Jewish Quarter (private home), 6:30 p.m., every Saturday except holidays. Info: 627-1577.CHUG HATALMUD – Talmud class in Hebrew every Sun and Wed from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. taught by Prof. Shlomo Eitan at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue, 56 King George Ave. Men and women are invited. Max, 672-1297.TUESDAYS AT THE KUMKUM – 60+ group (in Hebrew). Kumkum Art Gallery-Bookstore- Café, corner of 10 Hama’aravim Street and 26 Agron Street. 623-3178.INTERNET AND COMPUTING CENTER FOR SENIORS – Bimonthly meetings on Tuesdays, at the Shmuel Hanavi Community Center. Nominal fee (NIS 10) to use the computers. Yahalomit, 532-2529, or e-mail shmuel–hanavi@yahoo.com.COMMUNAL DINNER/LECTURE – Healthy and tasty meal followed by lecture on food, health and spirituality.Every Tuesday evening at 38 Gilboa Street in Nahlaot. Info: 624-7796.AACI: SENIORS – 11 a.m. every Wednesday except holidays. 2 Poalei Tzedek Street (corner of Pierre Koenig), Talpiot. 561-7151.CHABAD HOUSE – Offers English classes, Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Wednesdays 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., 5 Ben-Yehuda Street, one flight up.GEMARA SHIUR – Talmud class with havruta preparation. Darchei Noam Yeshiva at David Shapell College, Beit Hakerem, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Sundays and Tuesdays. 673-3541.AHAVAT EMET FOR A UNITED JEWISH PEOPLE – Weekly meeting for all streams in search of and improvement of mutual respect and consideration, 8 p.m. every Sunday except holidays. David, 563-1380.BODY-MIND BALANCE – For therapists only. Taught by Vicky Lefelman, dancemovement therapist and body-mind psycho- therapist. Thursdays from 10-1 p.m. at Alma Interdisciplinary Center for Body-Mind Balance, located at 4 Yad Harutzim Street. Info: 678-1478; alma.merkaz@gmail.com.SACRED SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD – Taught by Debby Yudalevich, vocalist, vocal instructor and a choirs conductor. Every Wednesday between 8 and 9:30 p.m. at Alma, located at 4 Yad Harutzim Street. Info: 678-1478; alma.merkaz@gmail.com.
DANCING & YOGA TAI CHI MORNING – Begins first Monday in September. 9 to 10 a.m. in the Rose Garden between Pinsker and Dubnow.Info: (052) 845-5101 (Arieh). FREE.PILATES CERTIFICATION COURSE – An intensive 40-hour, internationally recognized, certification course to become a Pilates Matwork instructor will be given by Angela Sundberg, from Scottsdale, Az. Course begins Sept.4’th. Info and reservations (space limited): 625-8436; greatshape@ymca.org.il.