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ISRAEL AT 75
PROGRAMMING
IN SANTA FE

Believe it or not, the state of Israel will be turning 75 years old in April 2023!!
To celebrate the occasion, please join us for the following programs:
“Arava Institute, Environment and Peace”
Sunday March 19th, 11:00AM via Zoom
A talk by Tareq Abu Hamed, Executive Director of the Arava Institute from Kibbutz Ketura, as part of the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series
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“What’s Going On In Israel: The View From Americans For Peace Now”
Sunday March 19th, 5:00PM via Zoom
A talk by Ori Nir, Vice President for Public Affairs at Americans for Peace Now will be discussing Israel/Palestine, Judicial Reforms, and Religious Pluralism Issues in conversation with TBS Israel Committee chair David Shulman.
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Photographic Images of Israel
Wednesday March 28th, 7:00 PM at TBS
A presentation by Michael Schwartz, a TBS congregant and travel photographer. Michael will present a series of photographs that were taken during two trips to Israel featuring images of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faith in the Holy Land.
“Escape from Tehran”
Sunday, April 16th, 3:00 PM at Congregation Beit Tikvah
A special premier screening of a new Jewish play called ESCAPE FROM TEHRAN by award-winning playwright, Stephanie Liss. Presented by ALEPH and soon to be seen on Jewish Life Television
The Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival presents the film 1341 Frame of Love and War
Sunday, April 23rd, 3:00 PM MT at Violet Crown
(Changed Venue)
1341 Frames of Love and War is about Magnum photographer Micha Bar Am, one of Israel’s most famous photographers and a winner of the prestigious Israel prize. Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D05JoqANi0 No admission charge.
Yom Ha'atzmaut Concert Performance by Cantor Lianna Mendelson, Accompanied by TBS congregant David Jaffe
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 PM at TBS
Featuring Israeli music and refreshments!
Click this link to RSVP (so we know how much food we need):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uVuvdbqq9r8KxbbAuP-SMKY2HfGGR-dx6njQ4iEF2Ls/edit
"Impossible Takes Longer"
Sunday, May 7, 11:00 AM via Zoom
Daniel Gordis will be discussing his brand new book, Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders' Dreams? as part of the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series
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