If Not Now, When? – For Israel!

 

Who am I? What is important to me? The land of Israel is more than just a place in our hearts. It is a real place that is at the heart of our identity as a people.

 

The Israel Committee of Temple B’nai Abraham continues to engage in promoting:

• A serious understanding and communication of the issues vital to Israel’s survival and well-being.

• The fun and inspiration of participating in the Israel experience.

 

Some of our plans for the year include the following:

Movers and Shakers: Temple B’nai Abraham is a leader in our community for bringing policy makers, mavens and leaders in the Jewish community to discuss issues that are of immediate vital interest to Israel. The Israel Committee is actively engaged in a full range of Programs with MetroWest in support of Israel including the Stop Iran Campaign and Interfaith dialogue.

 

United We Stand: Our members act as liaisons to the larger Jewish Community supporting the continued existence of the State of Israel. We also sponsor and lead our participation in the annual Salute to Israel Parade, to be held on May 31, 2009.

 

Cultural Experiences: Each year we sponsor some form of cultural presentation of the Israel experience. This year we are planning to hold an evening with Israeli style dinner and dancing.

 

Join Us: If this is where your heart is and you are willing to contribute your time, join us—Israel certainly needs your active support!

 

Robert Judovits, Chair


 

Salute to Israel Day Parade   Sunday, June 1   Photo Gallery

 

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TBA MISSION TO ISRAEL  December 21-31, 2008

Join the Temple B'nai Abraham trip to Israel this coming December. The trip is designed for everybody:  adults traveling without kids, adults travelling with kids, and grandparents are all welcome.  The kids need to be at least seven but every age above that, including college and beyond, will have a great time.  The trip will appeal both to first timers and to those who have visited Israel before.  We will do all the things one must do while in Israel – visit the Western Wall, walk the beach in Tel Aviv, swim in the Dead Sea, climb Masada, explore the Negev – as well as experience some less traveled roads – an Air Force base, perhaps, a nature reserve, the new and quite extraordinary Palmach museum, and maybe even rappelling the Mitzpeh Ramon crater.  In eleven days we won’t be able to get quite everywhere…but we’ll sure try!

As with previous trips, ours will officially be a mission of the Federation, so that through MetroWest connections we will enjoy special opportunities as well as travel in absolute and complete safety.  We will meet and learn from key Israeli leaders, and Rabbi Kulwin’s personal contacts will enable us to have some unique experiences.  Professional guides will accompany us the entire time, as will youth counselors to arrange special activities for the kids and keep them engaged and enthused.

Click here to view the trip brochure, includes pricing and timing details.  If you are interested and would like to have more information, please be in direct touch with Rabbi Kulwin, or with Neimah Tractenberg at the Federation office.  Space is limited!

Any visit to Israel is one of the greatest experiences a Jew can know. To do so with our families, both personal and extended TBA families, takes things to a whole new dimension. We hope that you will join us!

Hyla & Eric Weiss, Mission Chairs                       

TBA Mission to Israel  Brochure (PDF)