Events Calendar

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#/

Categories: Film Speaker

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.”

Categories: Film

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

Apr 20 @ 20:30 – 22:30

Categories: Speaker

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

Categories: Speaker

Netanya event: Speaker from British Embassy

Jul 6 @ 20:30 – 21:30

Date to be confirmed

Categories: Speaker

Rehovot Branch: Talk by Adam Levick of CAMERA U.K. @ Home of Stephen Simpson

Jul 11 @ 20:00 – 22:00

CAMERA-UK (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) is dedicated to promoting fair, accurate and balanced coverage of Israel in the British media – challenging inaccurate, skewed and often inflammatory characterisations of Israel that mislead news consumers and policy makers. CAMERA-UK is co-edited by Adam Levick and Hadar Sela.

Registration required for this event.

You can pay using the Paybox link https://web.payboxapp.com/?v=j&g=64941720adc1ab000858912f#/

Categories: Speaker

Netanya Branch: Talk by Colonel Jo Burgon – Defence Attaché, British Embassy, Tel Aviv @ The Moadon

Jul 17 @ 19:30 – 22:00

We are delighted to welcome Colonel Jo Burgon, who will talk to us about her life in the Army from a woman’s perspective and her job as the Military Defence Attaché at the British Embassy.

Colonel Jo Burgon was commissioned into the Adjutant General’s Corps in December 1996, following the year-long officer commissioning course at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Her early roles were focused on learning and development delivery in Army Education Centres, the Army Technical Foundation College and the Defense School of Languages at Beaconsfield. She spent much of her time as a staff officer in learning development adviser roles, supporting the analysis, development and evaluation of training and education for a number of different Army capability leads. She has served in Bosnia and Iraq. She has a Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Human Resource Development. She has commanded three Army Education Centres in Catterick in 2003-2005, and one of the British Army’s two education delivery units, ETS(North), from 2016-2018.

On promotion to Colonel and to the General Staff, her first assignment was as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff Education and ETS Branch Colonel. She then studied Hebrew at the Defence Academy for six months before attending the 49th Israeli National Defence College in preparation for her role as the United Kingdom’s Defence Attaché to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

There will be light refreshments during the evening.