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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

FridayFri, 25 AprApril, 2025

Israeli Dinner

Friday, Apr 25th 5:30p to 7:00pAn Israeli Shabbat Service will follow the dinner

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TuesdayTue, 29 AprApril, 2025

Israel Committee - Shurat Hadin

Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:00p to 9:00p

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SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

WZC Election Ends

Sunday, May 4th (All day)

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TuesdayTue, 21 OctOctober, 2025

Workshop on Combating Antisemitism

Tuesday, Oct 21st 10:30a to 12:30p

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WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025
SaturdaySat, 1 NovNovember, 2025

Israeli Wine Tasting Dinner

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

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ThursdayThu, 4 DecDecember, 2025

Israel Committee - ELNET

Thursday, Dec 4th 7:00p to 8:30pEurope Israel Connection Economic, Diplomatic & Defense

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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
SaturdaySat, 21 FebFebruary, 2026

 

Thu, April 10 2025 12 Nisan 5785