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Please update details for all Ongoing Activities. E-mail: metro@jpost.com. Metro can no longer accept faxed submissions.SHARON/NETANYA Community Events • September 7: Keren WIZO invite you at 10 a.m. to a Breakfast and Book bonanza with guest speaker Raymond Cannon on the current situation in the Middle East. WIZO House, 13 Macdonald Street. Donation NIS 70, proceeds to the WIZO Food for Children Fund. Bring along books and take away as many as you can carry free of charge.Tickets: Juliette (09) 835-4188 0544 865-711 / Hilary 861-7693.
AACI NETANYAUpcoming Events Unless otherwise noted, AACI Netanya events take place at 28 Shmuel Hanatziv Street, Netanya. Details and/or reservations (09) 833-0950, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.• September 11. AACI "Coffee and….”9/11 - Ten Years in Perspective” with Raymond Cannon who will speak about the effect and impact of those horrible events that occurred a decade ago.AACI Box Office. Members NIS 10; Non-members NIS 15. 10:30 a.m.• September 12. AACI Half-day Tiyul to Tel Aviv "Handle, Recycle & Create" Visit to a former banqueting hall in Bnei Brak which has now become a production line where mentally challenged people are employed by Green Factory Hands - a protected plant which produces items from recycled materials. The plant is part of the organization “Other Employment” which is an occupational rehabilitation centerextending its study programs in the peripheries. Cost: NIS 140 including morning coffee & pastry. 7:30 a.m.AACI Ongoing Events • Sunday: Exercises for women with Orly Sasson. 8:45-9:30 a.m.• Sunday 10: 30 a.m.-12 noon.Beginners’ Bridge with Michael Belkin• Monday: Conditioning Exercises for Women with Irene Burg. 6:15 -7:15 p.m.• Monday & Thursday: 12-1 p.m.Municipal Affairs at 2 Solomon St. (Moshe Shamir) 10 a.m.-12 noon• Monday Translations of documents from German to English or Hebrew 9.30-12 noon.• Monday: Translations of documents and reports. 11 a.m.-12 noon• Tuesday: Welfare with Colin Keyes, social worker 10 a.m.-12 noon• Tuesday : Meet the Lawyer.9:30-11:30 a.m.• Wednesday: Netanya Philatelic Association 2-4 p.m.• Wednesday: Diet, Healthy Eating & Living Group 9-10 a.m.• Wednesday: Travel Day with Sharon Bergman 9:30 a.m.-12 noon ESRA• ESRA provides regular updates about its events, support groups, volunteering and activities. Let us keep you up-to-date. E-mail Ingrid at herzliyaoffice@esra.org.il, with your name and e-mail address.• September 10: ESRA Modi’in Dessert by Candlelight at 8:30 p.m., with the Modi’in Play Reading Group – a theatrical smorgasbord offering slices of William Inge and Peter Shaffer, garnished with delights from August Strindberg, Michael Cristofer and others. Jackie 052 747-2151 or Cynthia 050 825- 1923 NIS 50. ESRAcards NIS 40.• September 13: Opening evening of a new ESRA group – Super Singles 55+ – with a varied program of social activities. 8 p.m., Beit Fisher, 5 Rehov Klausner, Ra’anana. Come for a glass of wine and let us know what activities you would like the group to plan. NIS 40; ESRAcards NIS25. More info: ESRA office, Ra’anana (09) 748-2957.• September 14: ESRA Rehovot invites you to an evening of 'Mozart's librettist' with Albert Jacob. Dr. Albert Jacob who will speak on Lorenzo Da Ponte wrote the librettos for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart's greatest operas, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro and Così fan tutte. 8 p.m. (08) 947-5510 NIS 35. ESRAcards NIS 25.• September 18: Join ESRA/IBCA (Israel British Commonwealth Association) at 8 p.m. for an “Any Questions” panel evening with some of Israel’s leading personalities on “The Future Situation in the Middle East.” With MK Ze’ev Bielski , Netanyahu spokesman Mark Regev, the EU’s Andrew Standley, and former Jerusalem Post editor David Horovitz.Moderated by former IBA anchor Leah Zinder. Questions may be emailed in advance to herzliyaoffice@ esra.org.il Herzliya Performing Arts Center, 15 Jabotinsky Street.NIS 75; Members of ESRA and/or IBCA NIS 60. Reservations (09) 748-2957 Ongoing Events• ESRAvision – The TV program for English speakers in Israel: This month’s magazine: Israel Short Stories; Training For Life – Budokan Israel Martial Arts and Fitness program Comedy for Koby; American Yard Sale; Speaking from the Heart, produced by “Television With a Different Mind-Set” under the guidance of Dr. Amir Har-Gil; Nahal Ayoun Cable TV (HOT) and Satellite TV (YES): Channel 98: Wednesday morning 8:30 & Thursday evening 8:30 p.m.Middle East TV www.metv.org HOT 163, YES 109: every other week on Thursdays at 3 p.m. You can also see selected items on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/Esr avision • ESRA Or Akiva Secondhand Bookshop. Summer Book Sale and Special Evening Opening Wednesday August 17, 6-8 p.m.All books reduced. Continues throughout August. Open Sundays to Fridays 10 a.m.-12 noon. For full details and map: www.esra.org.il/esra-book-shopor- akiva• ESRA’s professionally trained counselors offer confidential help with loss, transitions and life challenges.One-toone/ telephone/group support.Counseling is free and is open to all. Contact Susan: Email kurnedz@012.net.il or 052-698- 9088; ESRA office (09) 748-2957.• ESRA Netanya is looking for volunteers willing to help children with their spoken English commencing in the new school year in September. We are also looking for Israelis with very good English who would like to help elementary school pupils. Contact Ros (09) 834-0937.ESRA’S Support & Counseling is now offering a support group as well as one-to-one counseling from 2 p.m. till 3:30 p.m. at Beit Fisher, 5 Klausner Street, Ra’anana. Call Susan 052-698- 9088; (09) 748-2957 or e-mail kurnedz@012.net.il• ESRA’s Adult ADD/ADHD support group can help inform, teach and coach adults with symptoms of the disorder. Contact us at: ESRA.Adult.ADHD.Group@gmail.c om or go to https://sites.google.com/• ESRA Ra’anana English Secondhand Bookshop. 1000s of books in every category @ from NIS 2 to NIS 8. Buy 5 @ NIS 8 & get a 6th one free! Latest new & popular books 2009–2011 (suitable for bookclubs sale/return) @ NIS 15, NIS 20 & NIS 25. Big selection of kids’ books (for school libraries). Help ESRA’s numerous community projects. Donations of small soft-cover books & kids’ books in good condition welcome.Beit Fisher, 5 Klausner Street (cnr Ahuza & Café Aroma) Open every day from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (incl. Friday). Call (09) 748-0541 for info & to reserve books.• ESRA Befrienders provide a listening ear, help wherever possible with information and referral advice, and visit anyone who is housebound, elderly, or lonely in private homes, hospitals, sheltered homes and includes reading, conversing, taking for walks, shopping etc. We are currently looking for both men and women to befriend housebound and lonely people in the Sharon area.If you want to find out more, please contact Glenis 054-773 4392 or bertfieldlg@gmail.com• ESRA folk dancing and line dancing on Thursday mornings at Beit Fisher, 5 Klausner Street, Ra’anana. 10-11:30 a.m.Beginners and Intermediate with Roni. ESRAcards: NIS 30; others NIS 35. (09) 748-2957.• ESRA Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 8 p.m. every Monday in Ra’anana at Beit Fisher, 5 Klausner Street. Info: Michael Belkin, 052- 240-1383. NIS 25 per session.• Volunteers required in Ramat Hasharon – English for Schools, where English speakers chat to high-school pupils in preparation for their exams. Ingrid (09) 950- 8371.• Volunteers required in Herzliya – English for Schools. English speakers chat to high-school pupils in preparation for their exams.Marise (09) 957-1170• ESRA’s Community Cookbooks, Table Manna, Soups & Salads and Meatless Meals are on sale. NIS 50 plus postage. (09) 749-2957 or (09) 950-8371.• An online Internet group is starting to bring non-Hebrew speakers together to help new olim adjust to life in Israel through networking, advice and having someone listen. It is also an effort to join all non-Hebrew speakers into one forum. People interested in really helping one another, e-mail NHS4BIsrael@yahoogroups.com.• If you are Jewish and don’t have any problems proving you are Jewish but are having problems with the Interior Ministry not accepting official documents from your host country, contact us at NHS4BIsrael@yahoogroups.com.
Ongoing Events • September 11. Hadassah Vered Hasharon daytime chapter. Our speaker Gloria Kinrot, a certified life coach, will talk on "Playing With Our Strength" . At 2 p.m. at Café Netto at the Golan Centre on Ahuza Street, Raanana, For info contact Helene (09) 950-3756.• September 21. 'Chag Sameach' Culinary & Decor Class: Festive Foods & Table Setting Demonstration. 8 p.m. Hod Hasharon. NIS 160 including full meal and recipe notes. Contact Lisa Brink for details on 052 621- 5851 or visit www.deliciouskitchen.weebly.com• A new e-mail forum for news, info and buying and selling exists for Netanya residents and nearby neighbors. To join send a blank email to: AngloNetanya-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com so that the automatic server has your address. Website is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ AngloNetanya/• Jazz Appreciation Society.Informal social group meets in homes in Sharon area. Talks, listening to music, some eating and drinking. Visits to jazz venues in and around Tel Aviv. Michael 052- 326-0537.• The Conservative Movement will help establish a shul in Rishon West if at least a dozen people show interest in this project. Contact judithnusbaum@gmail.com to learn more.• Life’s Door – Tishkofet HaSharon – for people and family members living with illness (Beit Yad Sarah – Ra’anana) Mondays: Guided imagery 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Expressive Art 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.. Wednesdays: Gigong 12 noon-1:15 p.m. Advanced registration required. For more information see www.tishkofet.co.il or call Sharon, 054-665-6005. Life’s Door – Tishkofet (a non-profit organization) has changed the way thousands of people have experienced the journey of illness.Through our unique programs, patients, family members and professionals have learned the skills to see opportunities for growth and greater fulfillment in life. Advance registration required.Info: Anna Whitefield: 052 608- 9601. www.tishkofet.co.il• English Speaking Municipal Volunteer Group at 4 Stampfer Street, 1st floor. Sun. 9 a.m.–11 a.m; Mon. 10 a.m.-12.00 noon; Tues. 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. -12 noon; Thur. 10 a.m.-12 noon; (09) 860-3330. Call first to check that there is a volunteer present.• Bet Israel Masorti Congregation: 19 Yehuda Hanassi Street, Netanya: Religious Services Daily & Shabbat Shacharit 8 a.m. Friday evening Service begins 10 minutes after candle-lighting in Netanya (wintertime) and at 6 p.m. during summertime. Office: (09) 862- 4345 Sun.-Thu. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.• Monday at Bet Israel, 19 Yehuda Hanassi Street, Netanya: Duplicate Bridge, 9:15 a.m. and on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. NIS 25 incl. refreshments. Info: Judy, 052- 833-0488.• Sunday and Thursday at Bet Israel: Israeli Folk-dancing at 8 p.m., with Israel Amrani, in airconditioned hall. Incl. refreshments NIS 25. Tel: (09) 862- 4345.• Wednesday: Bet Israel, 19 Yehuda Hanassi Street, Netanya: Women only Israeli folk dancing at 9 a.m., with Hagar Leventhal, in air-conditioned hall. Incl.refreshments NIS 25. (09) 862- 4345.• Sun. & Thur. 8 p.m. Bet Israel Masorti Congregation Israeli Dancing with Israel Amrani in airconditioned hall. incl. refreshments.NIS 25. (Sara 862 4345)• Sunday 8 p.m., Thursday 7:30 p.m. Bet Israel. Israeli dancing, including refreshments. NIS 25.Sara, (09) 862-4345.• Monday She’arim Noon Concert. 11 Independence Square Passage, Netanya, next to Bank Hapoalim, first floor. NIS 25.Doors open 11 a.m. Info: Gene, 054-920-5549.• Monday. New Synagogue 7:30 a.m. Parshat Hashavua in English given by Dr. Yaakov Ulando.• Monday 7 p.m. Natan-ya Congregation Bible Class with Jordan Helfman. NIS.15. (077- 422-5272; 054-998-0032)• Monday 9:15 a.m. & Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Hadassah Hadar & Beit Israel. Duplicate Bridge at Beit Israel. NIS 25. Refreshments. Judy, 052-833-0488.• Sun. & Wed. afternoons.Netanya Bowling Club Lawn Bowls at The Wingate Institute.Henry, 052-278-0747.• Monday & Wednesday. 10 a.m.Laniado Ten Pin Bowling at the New Netanya Industrial Estate.Details Edith, (09) 861-6187.• Tuesday. New Synagogue.Weekly study with Rabbi Katz.Details Felix, (09) 862-2765.Self-Help •Alcoholics Anonymous English meeting in Ra’anana. Info: Johnny, 054-931-8427• Alanon/Naranon meetings for relatives and friends of alcholics and substance abusers. In Ra’anana Tuesday evenings at 7:30. Info: (052) 614-9035 or (09) 746-2008.• Thurs. 7:30 pm. Alanon/Naranon weekly meeting in English for Family & Friends of Drug or Alcohol Abusers at New Synagogue Hall, Netanya. (09) 832-1574; 052-479-8285.• Ra’anana: Overeaters Anonymous meetings in English.Monday mornings, 10:30-11:30, Har Sinai Street. For specific address details: Allyson (052) 655-9076.• Alzheimer’s English speakers support group meets every month. Info: Paula, 077-324- 0639.
Other Activities • Services at Kehilat Yonaton, a Reform synagogue in Hod Hasharon. Designed for children ages 3-10 and their families with Shabbat songs, Torah story and prayers, followed by a kiddush.Last Friday of each month 6 p.m. 1 Aliyat Hanoar Street, campus of Mossenson High School, Hod Hasharon. Details: 052-446- 2112 or (09) 746-3447.• American C&W Line Dancing – Step-In Line™. Absolute Beginners 8-8:30 p.m. Learn basic steps and very easy dances.Continuing with Beginners & Advanced, learning new dances 8:30-9:30 p.m. (approx).Everyone dancing old favorites 9:30-10 p.m. NIS 30, payable on entrance. Kfar Vitkin, 10 mins. north of Netanya. Info: sandy@linedancing.biz , 052-545-7713• The “Hebrew Order of David International” is recruiting Jewish gentlemen. We have Lodges in Ra’anana, Netanya and Jerusalem.If you like friendship, fellowship, social activities, formal meetings and charitable work, we want you! Michael: (09) 749-3293 or 050-594-6121 (not Shabbat).• Kehilat Torat Hayim: The Masorti (Conservative) Congregation of Herzliya. www.torat-hayyim.org.il.Spiritual leader: Rav Ary Glikin.Merkaz Yom la-Kashish, 8 Shamai Street, Herzliya. Friday evening service 6:30 p.m. in summer.Shabbat and holiday services 8:45 a.m. Shabbat morning, after the service, members invite the congregation to kiddush. Weekly newsletter (in English and Hebrew): Hamevasser: www.torathayyim.org.il:80/docs/m evasser.htm. Activities: Preparation for bar and bat mitzva celebrations.Info: Rav Glikin 052-736-6386; special monthly youth Shabbatot; activities for children and youth; special holiday events; active participation on kehila committees; study groups: Mishna: Mondays at 7 p.m. in Beit Yom Lekashish.Alternate Sunday evenings, 8:30 p.m., Pirkei Avot group at the Nof Yam community center.• Every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. – certified instructor Jessica Cohen teaches horses and ponies and their riders show jumping.Shaded picnic tables for visitors, free. 5 Pardes Meshutaf Street, Ra’anana. 052-598-7789, www.farm4fun.com• Mountain biking group – Cyclenix – A social biking group that rides every Saturday. Also weekly midweek night rides. All levels of riders welcome. Free. 050-942-2788 or www.cyclenix.com• Weight Watchers group for English speakers, Wednesday mornings at 9 at the Mishkan, 2 Hapalmah Street, Ra’anana. All discussions and materials in English. Info: Yehudit Levine, 050- 647-7395 (after 7 p.m.)• Anglo business networking group provides a forum for English-speaking businessmen in Israel to discuss and share their problems and air their new ideas.Meets once a month alternately in Tel Aviv and Ra’anana. Info: anglobng@gmail.com• www.oddjobs.co.il provides free job postings in English for those seeking odd jobs, and temporary, seasonal, work at home, overseas, and foreign-language positions.Submit your postings or answer job leads free of charge.• The Yad Yaakov center for Jewish education is hosting a lecture series in English: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. – “Shivat Zion in the Eyes of Ezra and Nehemiah” with Rabbi Don Peterman; Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. – Jeremiah and the Destruction of the Temple, both at 4 Kahan Street, Kfar Saba. Fridays at 10 a.m. – “Footsteps through the Bible, discovering the Unfolding Redemptive History of Israel” with Rabbi Leibowitz at Ohel Moshe Synagogue, Herzliya Pituah. Info (09) 745-4126.• Koleynu Choir meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Beit Issie Shapiro, Issie Shapiro Street in Ra’anana.Men and women of all ages are welcome to join this mixed voice choir. Repertoire includes popular and traditional Western and Israeli music, vocal jazz, Broadway show tunes, gospel, light classics and more. Reading music is not required, just the ability to sing in tune and match pitches – and a commitment to learning your songs. Info: Sharon 050-314- 5255 or Patrick 054-660-7464.• Klabberjas – Kfar Saba – weekly card game. Michael (09) 749-3293, 050-594-6121.• Play in our Texas hold-em poker tournaments. Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday at 8 p.m. Info: 054-482- 1706.• Coffee and Torah: The study of Tanach and lively discussion on its contemporary relevance, with Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Wednesdays, 8:15-9:45 a.m. at Bread and Breakfast Cafe, Giron Center, Jabotinsky and Ahuza streets, Ra’anana on a short break, to recommence September 14. In English, no prior knowledge necessary.Info: 052-242-8508.• Ra’anana Masorti (Conservative) Congregation. A friendly synagogue with services Thur at 7 a.m., Fri at 6 p.m., Sat. at 8:30 a.m. bar/bat mitzva, community services and special occasions. 8 Borochov Street, Ra’anana. Info: Colin Marks 054-720-1911.• YINN Table Tennis Chug. Play on Sun., Wed. afternoons, 2:30-4:30. All welcome • Netanya Congregation Bible Class with Jordan Helfman.Mondays, 7 p.m. NIS 15.077-422-5272; 054-998-0032.• Yad Yaakov center for Jewish studies, weekly Tanach classes: Mon 9:30-11 a.m. “Kings & Prophets” with Rabbi Peterman; Wed 9:15-10:15 a.m. “The Classical Prophets” with Rabbi Leibowitz; Wed 10:30-11:30 a.m.“Kohelet-Wisdom Literature” with Rabbi Leibowitz Ohel Moshe Synagogue, 33 Aryeh Ben-Eliezer Street, Herzliya Pituah: (09) 745- 4126. Gadi Hamburger gives a weekly shiur in English on interesting points in the weekly sedra.Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Men and women welcome – no fee. Becker Family, 21/5 Ahad Ha’am Street, Ra’anana. Info: Willie (09) 741- 4632 or 052-852-2029.• Classes and study groups: Hebrew Reading Class, Sundays 11 a.m. at Beit Israel Masorti Congregation, with Rita Green and Miki Schwartz. Info: (09) 862-4345.• “Prayer and Song” class on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Beit Israel Masorti Congregation, with Rabbi Yisraeli. Learn how to lead and participate in prayer services, including the traditional melodies.We are egalitarian, this is for everybody. (09) 862-4345. Torah Study and Discussion Group (English) on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., with Lenore Levin, at Beit Israel. (09) 862-4345.“Philosophical Issues in the Weekly Parsha” on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. With Rabbi Yisraeli (of Congregation Beit Israel, Masorti, Netanya) at his home, 7/2 Ichilov Street. Info: (09) 862-4345.• Weekly cultural activities: Duplicate Bridge at Beit Israel, Monday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. NIS 25, incl. refreshments.(09) 862-4345.• Free English Lending Library on Wednesdays 3-5 p.m. at Beit Israel. Librarian; Shiphra Davis.Info: (09) 862-4345.• The Henry Koor Judaica Library houses 8,000 books of 800 CDs and cassette tapes of Jewish and general interest in English, and is open 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Sundays – Thursdays. 7 Macdonald Street, Netanya. Contact: (09) 884- 0458. There is also a program of monthly lectures.TEL AVIV/CENTRAL
AACI TEL AVIV Events held at AACI offices unless otherwise specified: 94 Allenby Road, entrance “alef,” mezzanine floor, Tel Aviv. (03) 696-0389 for information and registration. Join AACI Central e-mail program & information update list: e-mail: telaviv@aaci.org.il with “e-mail list” in the subject heading.**Note that AACI Central office is closed Thursdays.
Upcoming Events • AACI and Ulpan La’inyan is offering friendly, state-of-the-art summer classes in the heart of Tel Aviv, at AACI’s new center, 94 Allenby Road (between Gruzenberg and Montefiore streets), Entrance “Alef,” mezzanine floor, Tel Aviv.Classes will be in several formats over August and September, lasting 6 weeks or an intensive 3 weeks. Courses for teens upon demand by a group of at least six. Dis count for group organizer! For more information, visit tlv.ulpan.com or call 073-796-2228.• Sundays at 6 p.m.: AACI presents art classes with professional artist Anna Volchok. The course is suitable for art lovers of any skill level, as well as for beginners.AACI Members : NIS 100/session, Non-members : NIS 110/session.AACI, 94A Allenby, Mezzanine Floor, Tel Aviv. (03) 696-0389.• Mondays at 8 p.m.: AACI Presents Tai Chi with certified instructor Tomehr Ben Johanan – an ongoing course in a Chinese martial art that rejuvenates body and mind. On the roof of Gan Ha’ir (outside Enav Center), 71 Ibn Gvirol Street, Tel Aviv. (Trial first lesson FREE). Each lesson: 1 1⁄2 hours. Members: NIS 200 per month. Non-members: NIS 240/month. More info: Tomehr 054 225-1311. Registration and pre-payment essential: AACI (03) 696-0389.• September 12 - October 31: AACI : Weight Loss Coaching Master Class. Discover techniques to overcome eating for comfort, cravings and unbalanced eating patterns. During this informationpacked 8 session Master Class, you will: Discover and start to overcome why you are not losing weight, keep to simple and easy to remember guidelines when eating, gain from NLP (Neuro- Linguistic Programming) techniques, which help to re- pattern your habits and thoughts around food and eating and much more.Members : NIS 580, Non-members : NIS 620. For more details : email Jason Demant Jason@JasonDemant.com or call now on 052 633 5062.• September 13: AACI Tour of 2 exhibits at the Eretz Israel Museum, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (1) “Israeli Glass 2011,” some of the inventive and imaginative ways glass is used; (2) “A Land & Its Dolls,” Israeli Souvenirs and National Identity. Admission valid for the entire day. Adults: Members NIS 50; Non-members NIS 60; Seniors members: NIS 35; Non-members NIS 45. Englishspeaking guide. Registration and pre-payment essential. AACI (03) 696-0389.AACI Box Office visits the Opera House Tel Aviv for the multiaward- winning international sensation, “Slava’s Snowshow,” which has delighted and thrilled audiences in over 80 cities around the globe. “Slava’s Snowshow” is a combination of theatrical clowning and stunning spectacle performed by the internationally renowned company of clowns led by Slava Polunin. At 9 p.m.Various tickets in Hall and Gallery from NIS 125 to NIS 240.(Nonmembers extra NIS 10 ).Transport at cost according to number of participants.• September 13. Archaeology in Tel Aviv-IWC Group-2011 Summer Seminar. Our ancestors' graves and other holy places of the Holy Land: "The Abba Cave" in north Jerusalem: One of hundreds of burial caves or an exciting historical story?”. The lecturer will be Dr. Yoel Elizur. Cost: seminar NIS 120 p. person, individual lecture NIS 50. At Tel Aviv University, Gilman Building, room 282 from 9 to 11.30 a.m.• September 14: Tel-Aviv AACI Seniors: Tomehr Ben Johanan ; Traditional Chinese Medicine;Ongoing features: Brief Torah commentary by Yehuda Solter ; Exercise, 10 a.m., Light refreshments, NIS 15, 94A Allenby Tel-Aviv at Mezzanine floor. For more info call (03) 696-0389.• September 18. AACI & MAGEN DAVID ADOM : FIRST AID COURSE. Course includes information on : cardiac arrest & chain of survival; Basic Life Support (BLS) in adults, children and babies; choking treatment; medical emergencies: heart & vascular disease, fainting, convulsions, strokes, poisoning & diabetes.Length of course will be 8 hours divided into two 4-hour sessions.Either 1. Morning Course – Sundays, 18th September 2011 & 2nd October 2011. 9.30am – 1.30pm. 2. Evening Course – Tuesdays, 20th September 2011 & 4th October 2011. 5pm – 9pm Venue : AACI, 94A Allenby, Mezzanine Floor, Tel Aviv.Members : NIS 90. Non-members : NIS 110. Registration & pre-payment essential. AACI (03) 696-0389. Deadline for registration : Tuesday, 13th September.• September 21: AACI and the Financial Resource Network invite you to a seminar critical to your financial well-being. Featuring: Mark van Gelderen & Jean Kauffmann, Financial Planners with the Financial Resource Network, Moshe Jonas, probably Israel’s most experienced Stock Broker and Asset Manager, plus Gil Bordoley, a Florida based Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor with over 30 years experience. 5 p.m. at AACI Central, 94 Allenby, Entrance "Aleph", (Mezzanine floor), Tel Aviv. (02) 580-7013 or info@isrenet.com. Cost: AACI members NIS 25. Non-members NIS 30.• September 21. You are hereby invited for an extremely interesting evening conducted in English with lectures discussing and explaining policy, diplomacy and the helping hand: Denmark’s Decisive Role in the Establishment of the State of Israel. At 7 p.m. at Bar Ilan University. In the presence of The Danish Ambassador.Free parking. Free entrance. For more info 054-660-3415 or mail: dov.levitan@biu.ac.il.Upcoming Tours •September 11. A guided tour along Ben-Gurion blvd from Attarim to Rabin's square. Its history, development, sites and architecture.4:30 p.m. in English. NIS 60. To book call (03) 546-4917.•September 14. Sarona being restored: The first agriculture settlement of the German Templer was founded far out away from Jaffa and finds itself now in the middle of the busy metropolitan city of Tel-aviv Yaffo. After a long fight for and against its restoration, it will become a beautiful attractive park full of history! 4:30 p.m. in English. NIS 60. To book call (03) 546-4917.•September 18. Neve Tzedek and its surrondings: Jewish urban development between Jaffa and Tel-Aviv, since 1887 to present days: its founders, stories and restoration. We'll conclude the tour at the TAHANA – the historical restored train station.. 2 p.m.in English. NIS 60. To book call (03) 546-4917.Ongoing Events • Women's English-Speaking Study Group – Parshat Hashavua and Tefillot – meets every Tuesday morning in Petah Tikva. For details call Barbara (03) 921-8579 or Paula 077-3240639• Kehilat Tiferet Shalom is a warm and welcoming multi-generational community devoted to Jewish life, the Jewish people and the Jewish tradition. A fully egalitarian, yet traditional, Masorti (Conservative) congregation, Tiferet Shalom is the spiritual and intellectual home for modern Israeli Jews seeking a full-service community in which they can participate wholeheartedly.www.tiferetshalom.org.il. Located at Mercaz Rozin, 2A Dresner Street, Ramat Aviv Gimmel.Services: Fri. 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. Classes taught by Rabbi Jeff Cymet, include: Texts of Jewish Enlightenment and the Foundations of Zionism (Hebrew) Sunday 8 p.m. and Wednesday 11 a.m. (English)/Talmud text study Saturday 9 a.m./bar-bat mitzva classes on Wednesdays 6 p.m. For info about events and registration: (03) 544-1473 or 052-745-7500.• Free Torah study group with Rabbi Aharon Levin for men and women. Subject: Jewish philosophy and law. Refreshments.Sponsored by Ahvah, Aish Hatorah. Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m.Devorah Hotel, 2nd floor, 87 Ben- Yehuda Street corner Gordon Street, Tel Aviv. Info: Esther Rubinstein, 052-738-9447, or Betty, (03) 523-1831.• The Los Amigos choir of Latin American music is recruiting new members (bass and tenor voices).On Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Ness Ziona. Call Leah: 054-465-6182• Lod Community Foundation is looking for volunteer teachers for its English teaching project, “Yes We Can!” to teach both children and adults. If you can help, or know anyone who may be interested, contact: Ofra Savaldi (08) 927-0723 or 054-793-2518; o.savaldi@lodfoundation.org; www.lodfoundation.org• Public speaking and storytelling for everyone at the Oppenheimer English Storytelling Center in Tel Aviv on the first Friday morning of every month. Contact Dvora Shurman at 054-766-5019 or email dvoras2@netvision.net.il.• Voices Israel Group of Poets in English meets once a month.Bring your own poems for discussion.See monthly newsletter for details of workshops, submissions to annual anthology and Reuben Rose International Competition. Contact: Mark Levinson (09) 955-5720• The Educational Center for Games in Israel. Heritage Centre of Play, 32 Hatavor Street Tel Aviv (near Nahlat Binyamin mall). Play is not only for children. Lost property: mostly jackets. Please claim them. Visits to the center are by prior request. We continue with archiving our collections. If you would like to join in, give us a call, also to discuss which of our seminars and workshops are best for you. Contact ecgi.friends@gmail.com or 054- 471-7314• Ichud Olam Minyan invites you to a new lecture series every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.Rabbi Nachman's Stories as an introduction to Hassidut, in English; 9 p.m.: Rambam’s Rationalist Thinking, in Hebrew, by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Shuchat of Bar-Ilan University. Pizza served.Ichud Shivat Zion Synagogue, 86 Ben-Yehuda Street, Tel Aviv.• Calling women of all ages, with or without experience: An American flag football team for women is being organized to play in the Sportech every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free of charge. Call Esti at (054) 737-4841 or e-mail: thecoolnurse@gmail.com• Home singing circle in central Tel Aviv, to meet once weekly.Male and female singers welcomed.Repertoire: classical – including Israeli. Please state notereading ability and preferred weekday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Email: gefen_e@012.net.il• TACT (Tel Aviv Community Theatre) – Want to act in English? Help backstage? Smell the greasepaint? Hear the applause? TACT is the group for you. Oldest established English-speaking community theater in Tel Aviv welcomes new members. www.tact-theatre.com or call Glenda, 052-525- 8812 or Linda, 052-230-8833.• ESRA Books ’n’ Chat, first Sunday of the month in Tel Aviv.Information: Gill, (03) 602-1008.• ESRA South African-style book club in Tel Aviv, first Monday of month. Info: Gill (03) 732-0194.• ESRA Short Story Discussion Group, Mondays. NIS 25; ESRAcards NIS 20. Info: Noah (03) 648-5575.• Tanach (Bible) Study Group, Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. An in-depth study of the Tanach with Rabbi Avraham Fischer of Yad Yaakov. NIS 50; ESRAcards NIS 45. Pre-registration necessary.Noah (03) 648-5575.• Support group being formed for seniors with/without family in Israel, to discuss and plan for the future. Please contact Valerie at (03) 602-0665.Self-Help • Alcoholics Anonymous English meetings held daily in Tel Aviv.Details: 054-492-9242 or email telavivaa@gmail.com• Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m.Overeaters Anonymous – weekly English meeting in Tel Aviv. For venue and more information, call Ophelia, 052-427-9502.• Narcotics Anonymous, English meetings in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Hotline: 054- 211-7452.• Rediscovering Hunger: Conquering your Negative Body Image and Overcoming Emotional Eating. Offered in Tel Aviv. Info: Nomi, 052-858-1028.• AACI Translation Service: An excellent translation service is available to all AACI members.We offer help with translating bills, driving licenses, telephone applications, Kupat Holim literature, bank communications and many other items. Service not available for medical reports and legal contracts. Mondays: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call AACI for an appointment: (03) 696-0389.• Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Israel) 159 Herzl Street, Tel Aviv-Jaffa. (03) 513- 6500. Healthy cats and dogs available for adoption, daily veterinary service, low-cost spaying. Strays and abandoned animals accepted at no charge. Open daily till 8 p.m., Fridays until 2 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.spca.co.il• English mother-and-baby group.Weekly meetings in Petah Tikva.Contact Tammy: 054-303-2063, tammyjanerednall@yahoo.co.uk• TACT play-reading: every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Beit Ariella. We prepare, read and discuss Shakespeare plays. On alternate Mondays we read other plays. Please call Mike: (03) 641- 5878 or Ida: (09) 955-0089.• Ramle Tissan Airmodel Club: English-speaking airmodeler looks for control-line airmodel enthusiasts to help found a club.Teaching kids and teens how to build and fly C/L, sailplanes, rubber-powered planes is also among greatest goals. Already has support from Ramle City Hall.Please call Eron Silva at (08) 930- 1161, ext. 113, or (08) 920-6408 (home), or write eron@morel.co.il (preferable).• Israemploy is a non-profit organization that helps new and veteran immigrants find work in Israel. Almost 2,000 new job postings each month, many of them with a requirement for English at a high level. For more information, please visit us at www.israemploy.net. Nominal fees required of users.• Anglo business networking group provides a forum for English-speaking businessmen in Israel, both established and new, to discuss and share their problems and air their new business ideas. Meets about once a month alternately in Tel Aviv and Ra’anana. Details of next meeting: anglobng@gmail.com• The Institute for the Advancement of Education in Jaffa seeks volunteers to help Jaffa schoolchildren with English.Volunteers work with groups of 2- 3 children aged 10-12 once a week, for an hour and a half in the mid-afternoon. Materials and on-hand guidance provided, no experience necessary. Marc Schoen, 054-755-2014, 077-330-6788 (evenings)• Free Torah lessons in English.Sundays, 8:30 p.m. Devorah Hotel, 87 Ben-Yehuda Street, Tel Aviv. Margalit: (03) 551-6652.• Play4Elderly meetings at The Educational Center for Games, 32 Hatavor Street, Tel Aviv (Near Nahlat Binyamin mall) are part of our Grandparenting Institute.Info: 054-471-7314, (03) 629- 4151; play4elderly@gmail.com CENTRAL • The Rishon Lezion English Speakers Assocation (RESA) holds monthly social meetings; coffee mornings in a coffee shop and excursions to places of interest.Details: (03) 969-5693.• English and Spanish conversational classes at Ohel Avraham and Sarah JCC in Rishon Lezion at 16 Mohliver Street. To register call (03) 950-7414 or write to the Sisterhood at SisterhoodOhelAvraham@gmail.c om. NIS 20 per person, per class.• Yes, there is a Masorti /Conservative shul and community in Rishon Lezion! Everyone interested in being part of a truly egalitarian community with observance of Jewish traditions invited. Please send us your e-mail address for our mailing list.Kabbalat Shabbat services at 6:30 p.m. (summer hours); Shabbat morning service at 9 a.m. Come and visit or call (03) 950-7414.AACI SOUTHERN BRANCH • Sundays – “Your Baby Needs Music” – AACI Music Class for babies and children up to age 5.4-4:45 p.m. “Music Together,” a parent-child class in English for infants, toddlers and preschoolers up to age 5 on Sundays, at 5- 5:45 p.m. With Sharon Meisels.Cost per child, full course: NIS 400 members; NIS 450 nonmembers Cost per 2nd child, full course: NIS 375 members; NIS 425 non-members.Accompanying book and CD: NIS 170, cash only. Register at (02) 993-8147 or 054-531-5990; sharon@musicwithsharon.com.For more information, www.musicwithsharon.com• Technical Writing Course in Beersheba. If you write well in English, are computer literate and enjoy learning and training others, this course is for you. Dates and times to be announced. Cost: NIS 9,000 or NIS 8,000 for AACI members, including those who join upon registration.For more information contact Our Best Words at (02) 656-3369 or (050) 529-0775 (evenings) or training@ ourbestwords.com Or go to www.technicalwriting.co.il/training/ tech-writing-course/• Religious singles 60+ Group forming for social and cultural activities. More info (02) 560-9110Ongoing Events • Shabbat services (Fri. 5:30 p.m. winter, 7 p.m. summer, Sat. 9 a.m.) at Adat Shalom Emanuel, 6 Miller Street, Rehovot. We are a Masorti (Egalitarian) congregation with a vibrant bar/bat mitzva program, youth activities program (Noam), a choir, as well as a lecture and discussion series under the direction of our Rabbi Rubin.E-mail: adatshalom@barak.net.il, tel/fax (08) 946-9180 • Emotions Anonymous Ashkelon.Osnat (08) 673-1258; Moshe (08) 673-4086.ASHDOD • The English Speakers’ Club of Ashdod (ESCA) gets together on Fridays at Cafe Hillel in the Ashdod Bus Station from noon to 2 p.m. Info: Anita, 054-465-1327 or Chana (08) 855-7116.• The Conservative Synagogue Etz Haim in Ashdod assembles on Fridays for Erev Shabbat services (20 minutes before sundown) and on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Public Shelter No. 25 on Yitzhak Hanassi Street in Ashdod. Info: Refael (08) 864-2482 or Anita 054-465-1327• Tai chi chuan and chi kung in the Ashdod area. Exercise for fun, balance, strength, energy.Wednesdays 9 a.m., 7 p.m.Classes in the park in good weather, sheltered area in rainy weather.Susan www.taichisusan.com; 054- 237-5512.• Parkinson’s Support Group Ashdod (and surrounding areas) meets Wednesdays 4:30-7 at the Beit Avot Ashdod, entrance 17 Harav Nissim Street, next to Ashdod police station. Info: (08) 855-1051. Amutat Parkinson 077- 418-1900; English (08) 858-1151.ASHKELON • English Speakers of Ashkelon monthly craft chug, book club, movie night, drama workshops, play reading group, coffee, cake and conversation meetings and special events. Info: June (08) 673- 2161 or Vicky (08) 673-3742.• Ashkelon, Kehillat Netzach Israel (Masorti/Conservative Congregation). Services: Fridays 6:45 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. – Bar/Bat Mitzva courses, Talmud/Torah classes, Adult Educational lectures, NOAM youth group, Pre-School Day Care Center and ongoing cultural activities. Rabbi Gustavo Surazski; for info.call (08) 671-1370/1 or email: kehillat@zahav.net.il. Also see website: www.netzachisrael.org.il.• Weekly Tanach Study Group led by Rabbi Moshe Benisti on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Info: 077-424- 6459.• Emotions Anonymous Ashkelon.Osnat (08) 673-1258 or Moshe (08) 673-4086.BEERSHEBA • Day Tour of the Northern Negev. Tours depart every Wednesday from Jerusalem. No one can show you Israel like the Jewish National Fund – Ayalon Institute, Sderot, Beersheba, Givot Bar. NIS per person, including lunch. Tickets, questions or group pickup from outside of Jerusalem (02) 502-5007; shermelin@ jnf.org• Negev, Eilat, South e-mail list advice, events, what’s on, Eilat, Beersheba, Mitzpe, Arad and Ein Gedi. Festivals, theaters, concerts, find car rides, jobs available, jobs wanted, flat-hunting, business promos. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/NegevEilat.• Omer, Magen Avraham (Conservative) Congregation: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. Bar/Bat Mitzva courses, adult study, after-school program.Rabbi Gil Nativ (08) 646-0424; efrat@magenav.org• The Flying Camels Ultimate Frisbee team invites you to join them on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. at the sports field next to Shomron Street in the Neot Lon neighborhood of Beersheba. Info: Noam 054-773-9954 laskern@yahoo.com• Beersheba, Eshel Avraham (Masorti/ Conservative) Congregation – Fri. 5:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. Torah classes (Hebrew, English, Russian and Spanish). Talmud classes, activities, bar/bat mitzva, Noam youth, kindergarten ages 1-6.Israeli folkdance. (08) 642-1424; (08) 642-0989.• Beersheba English-speaking Seniors Social Club – Thursday 4- 6 p.m. (08) 642-2915; 627-2593.• Beersheba Hadassah meets the fourth Monday morning of every month, 9:30 a.m.- noon. Ganei Ye’elim, Shchuna Heh. Coffee, social, and always an interesting program/speaker. NIS 10. Info: Shirley, (08) 658-8262.• The AACI Southern Region Library at Matnas Yud-Alef in Beersheba has more than 6,000 volumes of fiction and non-fiction.Hours: Sun. through Wed. from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; Sun. Mon. and Wed. from 4 to 6 p.m.; and every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 11 Mordechai Namir Street. Info: (08) 643-3953.• Beersheba Singles Club (25-45), beersheva–singles@hotmail.comEILAT • Tagel Arava Masorti Community Eilat. Shabbat Services: Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. At former Allon School (in the caravans to rear of school). Info: 050- 579-3225 or (08) 633-4368.• Eilat English Speakers WIZO group meet at WIZO House, Jerusalem Street. 10-12 a.m. Tuesdays. Winter program incl. speakers (all welcome to submit request to speak on career, hobby etc.) Refreshments. NIS 10. Anne (08) 633-0323; Fay (08) 637-2344.• ESRA’s unique Ethiopian embroidery products are on sale in Eilat.Kippot, mezuzot, hamsot, embroidery on towels; coasters, placemats; greeting and gift cards, all at reasonable prices.Proceeds go to the Ethiopian embroiderers. To view and purchase, call Fonda: (08) 633-2205.• Pregnancy support in Eilat – Birth preparation, active birth, yoga and relaxation. Support after birth: mother and baby, help with breastfeeding, baby massage, yoga and relaxation. Small groups. Tues. mornings. Alison (08) 633-5024; 052-835-1182.• Shirat Hayam Masorti/ Conservative Synagogue – Beit Wizo, Jerusalem Street, Eilat. Fri at 6 p.m. Michelle, 050-421-1591.• Eilat – Kalooki players South African rules. Kaleen (08) 753-30705 or 050-529-1925• Shira Hadasha (Masorati/ Conservative) in Arad – Friday (according to candle lighting time), most of the winter 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Lior, 052- 545-3436. “What’s Up?” – An educational mobile observatory sets up our telescope every night on or near the promenade, showing passers-by the planets and the moon with detailed explanations and handout sheets. Info 052- 535-2933; 054-481-9973.• Arts & crafts market – Locally made leather goods, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, etc. Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Park Hayovel, near Imax. Artists and street performers welcome to join (upon committee approval). Billie, 054- 584-1282; bilbi40@yahoo.com• Le Leche League Israel – Support for breastfeeding mothers.Monthly meetings throughout the country. 1-599-525-821• Scopus: The Center for Matchmaking in the Jewish World for singles age 20-45, across the observance spectrum. (02) 532- 8435; us@scopus.org; Web site: www.scopus.orgHAIFA & NORTH
• September 9. Hadassah-Israel- Oren Chapter invites its Members & the Public to the Annual Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Rehov Herzl, (opposite the corner of Arlozorov) Hadar, Haifa.ENTRANCE – FREE! So COME and BUY Bumper Bargains – including NEW and ‘GOOD-AS-NEW’ items at irresistible prices. The Bazaar is in aid of the Women and Children At Risk Programs in Haifa.•September 15-18: ASCENT OF Safed presents THE INNER LIGHT.“Self discovery and Awareness” A spiritual getaway to learn, walk in nature, meet new people, Shabbat hospitality, visit holy site in Safed, live music with heartwarming stores and much more. Come learn “The Secret of Joy”. Married or single adults of all ages are welcome.Cost - full Board NIS 390 and students NIS 290. 2 Ari Street, Old City, Tsfat, (04) 692-1364.• September 15. Pelech Zichron Yaakov is honored to invite you to a special evening with Ambassador Yehuda Avner, former Ambassador to Britain, Ireland, and Australia, Advisor to five Israeli Prime Ministers and author of the acclaimed book The Prime Ministers. At 8 p.m. NIS 90. For more info call 054 329- 0952. All proceeds to benefit the Pelech Zichron Yaacov High School for Girls.•September 28 - October 1: Join in the Spiritual Dip for Rosh Hashana, Holiday meals, walk to Tashlich at the Citadel, classes and learning sessions. Cost full room and board NIS 590 and students NIS 490. 2 Ari Street, Old City, Tsfat, (04) 692-1364.• October 7 - 8: “Yom Kippur in the Light of Kabbalah”.“Kaparot” Special Atonement Ceremony, Spiritual Dip in the Waters of the Holy Ari (men only), Separation Meal (before the fast), Kol Nidre prayer in the Old City Shuls, Break the fast. Cost full room and board NIS 245 and student NIS 195. 2 Ari Street, Old City, Tsfat, (04) 692-1364.• The Karmiel English Speakers’ Club is open every Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Library, tea and coffee, board games, or just chat.For confirmation of ocasional Saturday evening opening, 7 pm. till throwout time, phone Gwenn at (04) 998-1925. Location: below the hotel, opposite the main post office.• Two new ESRA branches in the North, for English speaking activities, lectures and volunteering.For the North Coast (Nahariya) area contact Mick 052-7988616.For the Haifa / Lev Hamifrats area contact Marsha 050-2280755• Kehillat Emet VeShalom Nahariya (Reform/Progressive Synagogue) – Kabbalat Shabbat Services on Fridays at 5:30 p.m.(winter time) (6 p.m. summer time) with Rabbi Israel Horowitz in Mifal Hapayis community center, Keren Hayesod Street, Nahariya. Bar/bat mitzva preparation, weddings, conversion, holiday and communal activities; study groups and courses.Information, call office at 108 Weizmann Street, Nahariya. (04) 992-9723; EmeteShalom@ googlegroups.com; http://evsnewsletter.googlepages.com/home• HaMinyan HaMishpachti, Kfar Vradim. (Egalitarian, Masorti /Conservative Congregation) Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:15 p.m.; Shabbat Morning Services 9 a.m. at Eshkol Haganim “Gefen,” Kfar Vradim. Bar/Bat Mitzva preparation, HALOM after-school program for gan hova and elementary- school children; NEW Youth Group for teenagers, ongoing Adult Educational Programs.Contacts: Rabbi Zvi Berger, 052- 475-3870; Galit Haim, 052-688- 1083; Ofer David 052-379-3448.• AACI Library in Haifa – English Language, 55 Shimshon Street, corner Moriah Street. Mon., Wed. 9 a.m.-12 a.m.; Tues. 3-5 p.m.Rayla, (04) 837-4744.• AACI is starting an Englishspeaking mothers and babies/toddlers group in Haifa.Casual chat, a place where your baby/toddler can play with others. Contact Rebecca, 052- 749-0227, or e-mail: ymusnikow@aaci.org.il.• An English-speaking singleparents group in Haifa. A social get-together sharing ups and downs of life in Israel. ymusnikow@ aaci.org.il.• Gitit Choir, the veteran Haifabased a capella mixed choir, is looking for new singers.Rudimentary music reading helpful, Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7–10:30 p.m. at the Reali Elementary School in Ahuza. Call Yarden, 054-794-3333.• Carmel Choir (founded by Rhoda Keyson) a warm and friendly group, olim and vatikim, for amateurs and accomplished singers. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Dunie Weizman Conservatory of Music.For information call Annette (04) 825-1984 or Eve (04) 834-5572, e-mail annette@technion.ac.il.• Hadera: Learn quilt making, for English speakers. Call Darlene at 050-724-9770.• The Safed English Library – a one-of-a-kind lending library serving readers throughout Israel.Includes best-sellers, classics, health, magazines, nature, travel, Judaism, audio-books, DVDs and more. Extensive children’s library.We welcome good condition and unique books. Open Sundays (9- 11:30 a.m.), Mondays (7-9 p.m.), Tuesdays (2-4:30 p.m.), Fridays (9-11 a.m.). (04) 692-1592; edyth@kinneret.co.il• Valleys – Amakim notice board.Join the e-mail network for residents of Jezreel Valley, Beit She’an Valley, Jordan Valley, Nazareth, Migdal Ha’emek, Afula, Beit She’an, kibbutzim, Kinneret region. You may post Events, Offers, Advice, Personals, Services, Buy, Swap, Sell, etc. Send subscription request to gadi1960@gmail.com along with your name and email address.• Kehillat Moriah Synagogue Masorti / Conservative. 7 Horev Street, Ahuza, Haifa. Kabbalat Shabbat Egalitarian Services: winter 5 p.m. / summer 6 p.m. Light music until 15 minutes before Shabbat. Shabbat morning egalitarian services 9 a.m. Bar/Bat Mitzva preparation; Noam Masorti Youth Group; ongoing adult educational programs.Contacts: Rabbi Dubi Hayun, 050-438-9802. www.moriahaifa.022.co.il. Office: (04) 825- 1495, Orit. Office hours: Sun.- Thurs.8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.• Voices Israel Group of Poets in English meets 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month. Bring two of your own poems for discussion. See monthly newsletter posted at the website www.freewebs.com/voicesisrael for details of meetings, workshops and poetry submissions to annual anthology and Reuben Rose International Competition. Contact: Susan Rosenberg (04) 838-1218, for Haifa, and the Northern group.For an Upper Galil group, contact: Tommy Berman (04) 690-9476.• Haifa Chamber Choir – Tues. at 8 p.m. Cati (04) 633-1876 • Quilt Exhibition – Illusions.O’Sheehan Gallery, the only gallery in Israel dedicated solely to the art of quilting. Moshav Bustan Hagalil, near Acre. Every Saturday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call ahead to schedule a weekday visit. No charge. Maureen Nachmani – 054-472-3176.• Do you enjoy performing? The Haifa English Theater is looking for new talent – both onstage and backstage. Call Bertha at 052-365- 6161 for more information.Self-Help • Haifa Self-Help Coaching Group – English-speaking group meets weekly for mutual support in discovering one’s life vision in health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality. Guided and facilitated by a volunteer Life Coach. More info, call Adi 0545 648-645.• Haifa AA Group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Call Jon at 052-379-0741 for more details.• The Western Galilee Serenity AA Group meets at Kehillat Emet VeShalom, 108 Weizmann Street, Nahariya, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the back room of the synagogue.Info: 052-306-7082.• Codependents Anonymous English meeting, every Wed evening at 6:10 p.m. at the Karmiel English Speakers’ Club.Info: (04) 980-0329. No charge.The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.• Karmiel: English meeting of Overeaters Anonymous, every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Karmiel English Speakers Club. Info: (04) 980-0329.• Emotions Anonymous – Safed chapter. Dan (04) 692-1092; 050- 553-2890.• Emotions Anonymous in Pardess Hanna, evenings. Tina: 052-640-2010.