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Past Events
January 14, 2024
IDF Soldier from Gaza
Israel Defense Forces soldier Mendel Gestetner spoke at the event about his experience in Gaza and answered questions from the High School Students.
The event also included a Krav Maga segment, where Gus Bottazzi, a professional self-defense instructor, led the group in proper training. Participants also got a chance to eat an Israeli shawarma dinner by Golan Heights NYC, an Israeli restaurant in New York City.
The event concluded with a prayer for the hostages still in captivity. Each of the participants were assigned a different hostage and they are encouraged to perform a good deed in their honor.
February 25, 2024
‘My Israel story’
The second installment of the Israel Odyssey series, featuring powerful Ted Talks from local speakers sharing their personal experiences about Israel and being Jewish.
Attendees heard from presenters speak on topics of IDF in Gaza, Collage Camps, High School, Social Media, and Volunteer Trip to Israel while Rabbi Yossi Deren provided insights on the history of the land.
Participants also contributed to a meaningful cause by baking Rachel's Cookies to support displaced Israelis, inspired by Rachel Edry's courageous act on October 7th.
The event served as a platform for dialogue, reflection, and action, reinforcing the community's commitment to supporting Israel and standing up against anti-Semitism.
March 24, 2024
Israeli Culture
Mahane Yehuda Market (Shuk), located in the heart of Jerusalem, captures the vibrant essence of Israeli flavors, colors, and atmosphere.
Getting into the Purim spirit, we will immerse ourselves in Israeli culture by transforming the market's atmosphere and theming the Purim celebrations as "Purim in the Shuk."
April 14, 2024
Holocaust Survivor
The youngest of six children born to Jewish parents in what was then Czechoslovakia, Kallman witnessed helplessly as her family was torn apart by the Gestapo.
Her parents, sister and brother were herded by the Nazis and sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, where an estimated 2.5 million Jews were killed during the Holocaust.
June 1, 2024
Hostage Speaks
Moran Stela Yanai, 40, an artist and jewelry designer from Be'er Sheva, made a dream come true by selling her creations at her own stand for the first time at the music festival near Kibbutz Re'im. That night, she wrote on Instagram: "This is a big step for me." Tragically, the next morning, Moran was kidnapped by terrorists, a horrifying event recorded and distributed by Hamas on TikTok.
After enduring 54 days under the brutal clutches of Hamas murderers, Moran is now sharing her story with our community. We invite you to join and pay tribute to this incredible Jewish heroine.
June 2, 2024
‘Being Jewish on Campus’
Five college students from Greenwich, each studying on a different campus in the USA, will share their experiences of being Jewish on campus. Each student will speak for five minutes, providing personal insights and reflections.
In light of the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, this event is especially important for high school students. Hearing first-hand experiences will empower them to enter college as Jewish individuals with knowledge and confidence.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner, engage in fun yard games, and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.
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