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The Israel Committee coordinates temple programs to learn, celebrate, and support Israel.

Our Mission:

  • Create a sacred and welcoming space for lovers of Israel.
  • Oversee Israel-related worship, cultural, educational and social programming in the congregation.
  • Partner with groups to further Israel-related programming, education and advocacy.
  • Serve as a resource for members’ questions about and interest in Israel.
  • Represent Temple Emanu-El in community events focused on Israel to promote knowledge of, engagement with, and love of our homeland

Israel Committee Links: 

PICTURED ABOVE: Esther Rose, Nina Levitt, Major Res. Oren Hefetz (JNF USA), Josh Melitz (Western FL Director, JNF USA), and Diane & Norman Cohen.

PICTURED ABOVE: Rabbi Michael Shefrin, with Zoe Carvel and Dr. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).

PICTURED ABOVE: Adina Kanefield, CEO of the National Library of Israel (US), with Rabbis Elaine and Brenner Glickman, alongside Israel Committee members Paula Hayden, Nina Levitt, and Gloria Weed.

Nina Levitt - Committee Chair

SaturdaySat, 4 OctOctober, 2025

An Evening with Jonathan Dekel-Chen

Shabbat, Oct 4th 6:30p to 9:00p

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MondayMon, 6 OctOctober, 2025

Making Aliyah w/ Ken Marsh

Monday, Oct 6th 10:30a to 12:00p

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WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025

Shurat Hadin Fighting Antisemitism

Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 9:00p

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SaturdaySat, 1 NovNovember, 2025

Israeli Wine Tasting Dinner

Shabbat, Nov 1st 6:00p to 9:00p

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ThursdayThu, 6 NovNovember, 2025

Social Justice Program with Rabbi Jonah Pesner

Thursday, Nov 6th 7:00p to 8:30pLeading with Love: Building a Just, Inclusive Society in the Face of a Hate-filled World

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WednesdayWed, 19 NovNovember, 2025

Israel Committee Program - Arava Institute

Wednesday, Nov 19th 7:00p to 9:00p

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ThursdayThu, 4 DecDecember, 2025

Why ELNET is Crucial to Israel's Security and Prosperity

Thursday, Dec 4th 7:00p to 8:30pEuropean Leadership Network

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ThursdayThu, 15 JanJanuary, 2026

West Bank History

Thursday, Jan 15th 7:00p to 10:00p

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TuesdayTue, 27 JanJanuary, 2026

Israeli Dancing w/Snait Ben-Herut

Tuesday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 8:30p

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MondayMon, 9 FebFebruary, 2026

 

Tue, August 26 2025 2 Elul 5785