Congregation Netivot Shalom

Netivot Shalom's Israel Focus Group

What we stand for:

• Israel is the Jewish homeland
• We approach it with love
• We are committed to its survival and security

Goals: 

• Promote our community’s identity with Israel 
• Integrate identity with Israel into the life of our community through prayer, awareness, knowledge, programming and symbolic acts.
• Bring our community together by emphasizing a positive perspective

Coming Events:

Sunday,  February 12, 10:30 a.m. - The Life and Music of Arik Einstein, the Israeli Singer-Songwriter

Prof. Arie Dubnov of Stanford's History Department combines serious socio-historical analysis with fun in his lecture on the work and career of Israeli composer and singer, Arik Einstein.  Prof Dubnov will show how Einstein's music reflects a period of restless nostalgia among Israeli youth of the '70's, the generation, known as "dor habanim,” the "generation of the sons." This generation came of age after the establishment of the state of Israel and struggled with identity issues in the wake of their parents' achievements and how Israeli society came to define itself -- and them. 

Join us for Professor Dubnov's  lecture, Arik Einstein's music, and of course, discussion.  Preceded by the Sunday Morning Minyan @ 9:30am, with breakfast; lecture at 10:30.  Program brought to you by the V’Zot Yisrael Committee. For more information, email vezotyisrael@netivotshalom.org or visit www.netivotshalom.org/vezot_yisrael  

Book group starting!

Read and discuss books by Israeli authors such as A.B. Yehoshua, Agnon, Moshe Shamir, Batya Gur, Meir Shalev, Amos Oz, "classics" and newer books, also maybe short stories and poems.  Contact Esther Brass, vezotyisrael@netivotshalom.org for more information.

Video about Israel:

Tel Aviv port wins prestigious European award

Did you know:

COEXISTENCE BY MEANS OF THE CIRCUS...

Israeli, Muslim and Christian High School students, 72 in all met at theIsrael Circus School in Kfar Yoshua, learned to touch and support each other by performing four circus acts;  trapeze, rope climbing, trampoline acrobatics and juggling. At the end, each group put on a performance, and  more importantly, attitudes changed, trust was established and friendships formed.
 
SAFE FOOD GUARANTEED THROUGH ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY...
 
FoodScan 3000, an Israeli company,  has developed a hand held advanced sensor  that can detect the presence of contaminants and related chemicals in food in just three seconds before anyone can see or smell them.   It detects a change in quality at any level, and can provide a relative indication of the contamination level of cheese, milk, fruit, vegetables, meat and other foods, protecting the public before someone becomes ill from eating contaminated food.  The device is receiving world wide attention. 

Issues #455 | Week of March 31, 2010

Radiation warnings straight from your phone		TODAY'S VIDEO-ONLY NEWS FEATURE
	An Israeli startup has developed a new iPhone application that shows how much radiation you're exposed to from your mobile device. No wonder Apple doesn't like it.		It may be the seat of power in Israel and located in the heart of a busy city, but Jerusalem Hill - site of Israel's parliament - is also home to a bird observatory.

Unclog your arteries by eating right		Toppling Israel's Tower of Babel
	New study shows a healthy, long-term diet really does lower blood pressure and reverse clogging of the arteries - a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack.		Aware of the challenges facing Israel's Arab population, Imad Telhami has co-founded a service company that utilizes the skills of Israel's minorities.

US MBA students study Israel business 101		Saving billions to save the environment
	Visiting MBA students from the US choose Israel as the go-to place to learn about international business and high-tech.		An Israeli conservationist aims to help Mediterranean countries set aside differences and work together for the environment, saving billions of dollars.