Events Calendar

Rehovot Branch Talk by Dr. Helen Fry about her latest book “Spymaster” @ on Zoom

Dec 11 @ 20:30 – 22:00

Dr Fry will speak about Kenrick who was the person responsible for setting up several stately homes to house German officers during the Second World War and the use of mainly German refugees to secretly listen in to their conversations among themselves.

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Rehovot Branch lecture by Rabbi Steven Cohen on “The Story of Esther in its Political and Historical Context” @ on zoom

Mar 12 @ 20:30 – 22:00

With Rabbi Steven Cohen, teacher and educator, we will look at the hidden story from the Persian perspective and discover some remarkable revelations and parallels.

Please register with Steve Morris, then you will be sent the zoom link.

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Rehovot talk by Jill Shames on her 6 days as a volunteer with United Hatzalah in Moldova @ on Zoom

Apr 7 @ 20:30 – 22:00

For 6 days in March Jill Shames put her training as a social worker and trauma counsellor to use helping children and women in Moldova and across the border in Ukraine. Jill will share her experiences as a volunteer with United Hatzalah. All proceeds from this event will be donated to United Hatzalah’s Ukraine campaign.

Please register with Steve sdmorris@gmail.com, after which a zoom link will be sent to you.

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Netanya talk by Morty Dizlkansky, retired New York Police Department Homicide and Terrorism Detective @ Moadon

May 2 @ 16:00 – 17:30

Morty Dizlkansky will speak about his work as a detective in the New York Police.

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HOB National Talk: “Is Ireland an Anti-Semitic Country” by Maurice Cohen, Chairman of Jewish Representative Council of Ireland @ on Zoom

Jun 23 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Instructions and a Zoom entry code will be sent after you book and pay.

Payments can be made using the Paybox link tiny.cc/HOBIreland2022 using either the Paybox app or as a guest user paying on-line with your credit card.
For help in English on making payments to HOB using Paybox on-line, use the link https://bit.ly/3aBalwp
If you are still having a problem, call Warren on 054-4330851 and he will add your credit card details to PayBox.

Maurice Cohen has been actively involved in the European Jewish Congress and the World Jewish Congress. In 2013 he was responsible for the Irish Jewish Gathering, which coincided with the national Irish Gathering. This involved Irish Jews from all over the world returning to Ireland for the week and taking part in over 40 events that the Council organised. In 2017 he was responsible for the World Jewish Conference holding their 3rd Conference of Community Professionals in Dublin. The President of Ireland hosted participants at his residence on both occasions. Maurice has spoken to AIPAC, and hosted President Herzog on his visit to Dublin in 2019. During COVID he was responsible for nightly Zoom meetings with guests from Ireland and around the world including the Irish Prime Minister and President Herzog.

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Tel Aviv Branch Talk by Zabo Aviv Ben Zeev on the Dakar Submarine @ Arik Enstein Community Centre

Dec 4 @ 19:15 – 21:15

The talk will be given by Zabo Aviv Ben Zeev who will speak from first-hand experience, as it was his submarine and his friends who were on board.

Zabo was a career navy person serving on bases and submarines for almost 30 years.

Please book with Sue Field Tel: 054-686-1603

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Rehovot Branch Documentary Film: “A Voice among the Silent: the Legacy of James G. McDonald” @ Home of Ellie and Steve Morris

Feb 23 @ 20:30 – 22:30

HOB Rehovot invites you to meet one of Israel’s unsung heroes in a documentary film “A VOICE AMONG THE SILENT: The Legacy of James G. McDonald” made by award-winning film-maker Shuli Eshel. Shuli will present the film followed by a question and answer session.

This is the first documentary to focus on James Grover McDonald’s remarkable efforts to warn the world of Adolf Hitler’s plans for the Jews. The incredible story of McDonald’s foresight was almost lost to history until his meticulously kept diaries were discovered in 2003.

As League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, McDonald worked tirelessly to find safe havens for refugees fleeing Nazi Germany.

McDonald later became the first US Ambassador to Israel.

Places are limited so please book in advance with Linda as above.
You can pay using the Paybox link https://web.payboxapp.com/?v=j&g=63d827fb03b74800089dd3d6#/

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Rehovot Branch: Documentary Film “A Voice among the Silent” – the legacy of James G. McDonald @ Home of Ellie and Steve Morris

Feb 23 @ 20:30 – 22:30

Places are limited so please book in advance with Linda Geffon, as above.

You can pay using the Paybox link below using the Paybox app

The film-maker, Shuli Eshel, will be present at the showing and take questions afterwards.

This is the first documentary to shine light on James McDonald’s remarkable efforts to warn the world of Adolf Hitler’s plan for the Jews. The incredible story of McDonald’s foresight was almost lost to history until his meticulously kept diaries were discovered in 2003.

The son of Catholic immigrants, James Grover McDonald was one of the first Americans to meet face-to-face with Hitler in 1933. Shocked by Hitler’s threats, McDonald, as League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, worked tirelessly to find safe havens for refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. McDonald repeatedly warned world leaders including President Franklin D Roosevelt and future Pope Pius XII of the looming tragedy he foresaw.

President Harry Truman appointed McDonald the first US Ambassador to Israel. McDonald’s role was pivotal in aiding the new state and shaping American-Israeli friendship. McDonald spoke up when others were silent. McDonald’s bravery is a model for human decency and courage that is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago.

In 1951-52, McDonald wrote in his “Coda”: “To me, the threat of Jewish extermination in Germany was a threat also to all Christians, indeed to all freedom of religion and all democratic ideals and principles. The threat to Jews was not only a hideous wrong but also created a world problem of overwhelming significance. Hence it was that only for the sake of the Jews but for the larger cause of freedom, justice, and equal treatment of all human beings, everywhere, whatever their race, religion, or nationality, I – a blonde “Aryan” offspring of Scotch-Canadian and Midwest American stock, a teacher and student by profession and inclination – became a champion for Jewish aspirations and equal human rights … It was an irresistible call.”

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Rehovot Branch talk: Egypt and Insights on the Exodus @ on zoom

Apr 20 @ 20:30 – 22:30

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Rehovot Branch talk: Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean – Lainy Glazer @ Home of Jo & Ian Levitt

Jun 22 @ 20:30 – 22:30

You will be as surpised and intrigued as our speaker, Lainy Glazer, was by the role played by Sephardi Jews in the history of Spain and Portugal, and in the discovery of the New World. Looking forward to seeing you on our voyage of adventure.

Members: NIS 25 Non-members: NIS 40
Please register with Steve Morris,
sdmorris@gmail.com
or via Whatsapp +972-54-7228879

This talk will be broadcast live on Zoom.

If you are interested please let Steve know

and he will send you the link

You can pay using the Paybox link

If you have any payment questions or problems
contact Steve Morris via Whatsapp +972-54-7228879

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December 2021 – June 2023