Israeli community emissary to the Youngstown area Jewish federation Or Bass has presented an intriguing “Lunch & Learn” program at the JCC , commemorating the Martin Luther King day. The program, called “Black, White & Blue” dealt with the historical relationship between the state of Israel and the African countries and featured a presentation, videos and rare photographs. During the program, the participants talked about the important mission of keeping the historical tie between the people of Israel & Africa and asked for ways to improve it. The much-involved audience who participated in this program, had enjoyed a free lunch as part of the “Lunch & Learn” educational series which the JCC is trying to promote these days.

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A great success for the traditional concept night, which was held on 10.31.2011 at the JCC. The program, held under the title “A night in Babylon”, was dedicated to the legacy of the Babylonian-Iraqi Jewish community. The program featured an exclusive dinner with an authentic cuisine and presented the Jewish-Babylonian culture in its full colors. The second part of the evening featured the keynote speaker Mr. Joseph Braude- a well-known middle east specialist, journalist & author- who shared with the audience the fascinating story of the Babylonian Jewish community throughout the ages. The program was organized and created by our Israeli shlichim- Noam Weinstain & Or Bass with the kind help of JCC assistant director Mr. Adam Hirsh.
View the pictures below of this event

From September 19 – 22, 2011, Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, hosted “Bridges”, the 3rd Annual International Workshop forgoing  American-Israeli academic collaboration. more

It was a wonderful and intriguing evening last month as my wife, Elaine and I, joined other members from the Youngstown-Sharon area, including Rabbi Frank and Darlene Muller, Andy and Hilari Lipkin and other leaders at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Dorman, President of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. more

September 12-24, 2011

Pictures from the North and Golan Heights