Negev Virtual Journey
led by Mike Hollander

Monday, October 4 @ 12 pm

Although sixty percent of Israel’s land mass is desert, most of it the Negev, this largely open space has played a significant role in ancient and modern Jewish history. This session explores the biblical stories, the period of the Nabateans who controlled the ancient spice route, as well as the modern challenges of the Bedouin communities, environment issues, establishing new settlements, and the growth and development of Beer Sheva, from a small village to becoming the center of Israel’s cyber technology research. It will also look at why Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben Gurion, spent the last 20 years of his life looking for inspiration in this vast and beautiful landscape.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://spsnyc-org.zoom.us/j/91777253902
Meeting ID: 917 7725 3902
Call-in: 646-876-9923
Email ajohnson@spsnyc.org for the password

A Conversation About Israel for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, June 17
7:15-8 PM for 6th-7th graders
8-8:45 PM for 8th-12th graders

Rabbi Ain and Alyssa Schwager invite SPS tweens and teens for a conversation about the rabbi's recent trip to Israel. She will be sharing different aspects of her trip including pictures, stories, and reflections, and the teens will have a chance to ask questions and reflect on what they are hearing and learning.

Please RSVP by clicking here.

A National Virtual Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration!

Register Now: Communities from across the country will gather for Israel's 73rd birthday!

Join us for music from Craig Taubman and Dganit Daddo, Israeli dancing, Stories of Israel, and more.

Do you have a personal story of resilience or innovation? How about a memory or connection to time spent in Israel? 

Click here to share your experience with us. Stories can be shared in written or video form.