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Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin

A proud yet scarred leader haunted by the Holocaust and decades of war, former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin struggled to balance history and heroism to make peace with his greatest enemy and cement a legacy long misunderstood. His life is a nuanced and complicated canvas that tells the story of key events and currents in the history of modern Israel and its relationship to its Middle East neighbors.

Tu B’av: For the Love of Israel

Wed. July 28th at The Brownstone, East Village, NYC Co Hosts: Adina Brilleman & Eli Hanovitch Ticket proceeds benefited JOIN Literacy, providing library and reading programs for disadvantaged elementary school students in Israel.

Counselors providing support in Sderot, Israel’s “bomb-shelter capital”

Article by Kate Hertz Located approximately one mile outside of Gaza, Sderot has become known as the “bomb-shelter capital” with everything from bus stops to playgrounds doubling as bomb-shelters to protect residents from Qassam rockets. Alarms sound 15 seconds before a rocket hits the city, forcing people to live in constant fear of needing to…

Purim: Mishloach Manot

There is an 2400 year old mitzvah on Purim to send goodwill food packages to your family, friends and colleagues. For a minimum donation of $36 per gift we will: Send your loved ones a $20 virtual DoorDash gift and greeting card. Send a food voucher to an impoverished elder in Israel in their honor.

Vodka & Latke

The virtual experience included instruction on how to cook a latke and mix a vodka cocktail. Chef Tracy Zimmerman, gave step-by-step instruction on how to fry the perfect latke. Mixologist Alex Levy taught participants how to create the perfect Hanukah themed vodka cocktail- ‘Gelt Pleasure’.

Paint Night with The Grad Network: Columbia/Barnard Hillel and Jewston

On October 15th, The Grad Network: Powered by Colombia/Barnard Hillel, Jewston and JOIN Israel hosted artist Rebecca Matsil. Rebecca provided step-by-step instructions on how to paint a ‘Tree of Life’. The virtual event was attended by Graduate Students at Colombia University, Barnard College, University of Houston, Rice College, The University of Texas Health Science Center…

Israeli Wine Tasting with Carmel Winery

On the evening of Sunday, August 9th, JOIN Israel supporters virtually joined together for an ‘Israeli Wine Tasting with Carmel Winery’. Over 100 supporters attended from 9 states in the US as well as from England, Canada and Israel. Attendees had the option to purchase a bottle of red and white wine in advance of the tasting. All proceeds of the…