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Where the Worlds of Jewish / Israeli Culture and Ideas Meet

Beit Avi ChaiWhere the Worlds of Jewish / Israeli Culture and Ideas Meet

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Photograph: Maoz Veystooch

Photography: Sarah Ayal

Emerging From The Shadows: The Photographs of Sarah AyalA recently discovered archive of thousands of non-classified photographs that for the first time bring former Mossad undercover agent Sarah Ayal’s (1915 – 2004) impressive artistic talent to light with captivating images of Israel as a young country. Curator: Amichai ChassonGallery Talk with Ofer Aderet, Ha’aretz history correspondent, and Noa Sadka

Free Admission

Exhibition

Lunar Legends: Two Hats

A play for the month of Adar

A man was mistaken and the wrong hat takenWed. | Feb. 26th | 5 PMThurs. | Feb. 27th | 5 PMSun. | Mar. 1st | 5 PMTue. | Mar. 3rd | 5 PM

For ages 4 to 8 Admission: 30 NIS per child, 10 NIS for accompanying adult

Wed. Feb.26 5 PM

Mar. 12

Beit Avi Chai & Sifriyat Pijama

Educational Incubator for Children’s Writers and Playwrights A three-day learning workshop of Jewish sources and approaches for a select group of children-book writers and playwrights.

Applications deadline: March 12, 2020.

Thinking AheadStart the week with an enriching intellectual journey into the diverse world of Jewish culture and ideas

Sundays | May 3rd to June 26th | from 10am to 1pm

With Dr. Orit Kamir and Rabbi Daniel Epstein

Admission: 250 NIS for each course, 400 NIS for two courses

Sun. May. 310:00 AM

Unmasking Purim

Rabbanit Shani Taragin: Manot and Matanot

Exploring the significance of mitzvot associated with Purim through the story of Megillat Esther.

The program takes place in English

Admission: 20 NIS

Wed. Mar. 4 8 PM

Courtesy of the W

omen’s Institute for Torah Studies

Illustration: Shachar Kober

Moments for Literature Spring 2020

Beit Avi Chai’s Celebration of Literature, Writers and Ideas In Jerusalem!

2020 אביב

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 1

7 PM | Based On Fabrication

On April Fool’s Day, authors and poets discuss great literary jokes and distortions .

Shimon Adaf | Matan Hermoni | Leah Eini | Shiri Lev Ari | Naomi Hashmonai

SUNDAY | MARCH 29

6 PM | Emerging from the ShadowsA guided tour of BAC’s latest exhibition with Noa Sadka and Ha’aretz history correspondent Ofer Aderet

9:00 PM | Refugees from Light

Writer Dror Burstein in conversation with co-author Maya Weinberg

8:30 PM | Nehemiah

Literary critic Shiri Lev-Ari in conversation with Yakov Z. Mayer on his new book.

Music with Amir Meir | Noam Enbar | Adam Shaflan | actor Mendy Cahan

8 PM | In Place of DespairDiscussing Yair Assulin’s new book on the inner soul and the Israeli experience. Yair Assulin | Emily Amrousi | Nadav Eyal | Eli Amir |Amotz Asa-El | Yoav Rosen | Tzlil Avraham | Shlomo Bar | Nir Sarussi | Eliyahu Dagmi

MONDAY | MARCH 30

7 PM | For Years I’ve Walked Beside YouPoet Dr. Gilad Meiri in discussion with poet and psychologist Mordechai Geldman on the publication of his latest anthology of poems

7 PM | Island MJournalist Tamar Rotem in conversation with Prof. Haviva Pedaya on her new book and Rabbi Elhanan Nir, Yael Abecassis.

8:30 PM | When You Are In Love Bilha Ben-Eliyahu in conversation with writer Meir Shalev on love, revenge, jealousy, longings and other emotions. Music accompaniment: Kama Vardi

9 PM | Fragments of an Open Dream A tribute to poet Prof. Zeli Gurevich to mark the publication of an anthology of his poetry. Prof. Yehuda Liebes | Prof. Zeli Gurevich | Nadav Halperin | Dr. Anat Weisman | Noa Shkargi | Music with Gal Ziv and Nofar Givoni

Photographs & Design: Zohar Ralt, Motty Kikayon, Hillel Serlui, Dov Abramson Studio, Dorit Weisman, jacket design: Dubi Ben-Harash, Jan Rauchwerger, jacket design: Michael Gordon, Nadia Landau, Dana Bar Simantov, Sara Ayal, Olga Kondina, Talia Bar

TUESDAY | MARCH 31

7 PM | Songs of FreedomAn evening of music, words of freedom and breaking boundaries.

Maya Tevet Dayan | Noam Partom | Shachar Mario Mordechai | Meital Zohar | Moshe Ohayon |Avishai Huri | Music with Ruth Dolores Weiss

8:30 PM | Trembling Fear of TheePoet Mario Mordechai in conversation with Bacol Serlui on her new book of poetry. Music with Tehila Machado | Zvika Friedman

9 PM | Draga Klari Journalist and author Carmit Sapir Weitz in conversation with writer Dorit Weisman on her new book..

8 PM | Shir HaShirim - A New Israeli Commentary Book launch with authors Prof. Yair Zakovitch and Prof. Avigdor Shinan, joined by Daniella Shalev, Esther Ettinger, Meital Blumenthal Gordon, moderated by Tamar Shtampfer, musical accompaniment with Ruchama Raz

7:15 PM | Innermost Melodies

An intimate performance of original melodies loved by the poet Zelda

Reuven (Rubi) Kessel | Reuel Kessel | Akiva Goldstein | Shilo Ben Yaacov

8:30 PM | The Gardens of Nothingness

The launch of a new anthology of never-previously published writings, poems, letters and drawing by the poet Zelda.

Bilha Ben Eliyahu | Reuven (Rubi) Kessel | Oded Carmeli | Gal Gabai | Racheli Semo | Music with Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

9 PM | Limited Speech

Poet and literary critic Ran Yagil in conversation with Prof. Hamutal Bar-Yosef to mark the publication of her new book.

Dr. Gideon Tikutzki | Music: Yael Tai | Milton Michaeli

9 PM | Don’t Worry About It

Editor Liat Kaplan in conversation with poet Omri Sharet on his first book of poems.

Aryeh Ben Naim the 14th

A Literary – Musical Encounter A musical show and book reading with Sarit Zusman, accompanied by musician Muriel Hoffman and children’s author Nevo Ziv

For ages 5 to 8

Admission: Child: 30 NIS Accompanying adult: 10 NIS

Wed. Mar. 18 5 PM

ילדים נפגשים עם ספרים וסופרים

Beit Avi Chai | 44 King George Street, Jerusalem | 02-6215300 | bac.org.il | |

My Story – The Great Albums

Songs, Singers and Their Stories: Rita: “Days of Innocence” (1988)Moderated by television and radio host Yoav Kutner

Mon. | Mar. 16 | 9 pm> Production and Artistic Direction: Monocrave

Admission: 60 NIS | Students: 30 NIS

Jacket photograph: Ilan Rubin

Photograph of Rita: D

udi Hasson

Beit Avi Chai’s Moments for Literature in Tel Aviv!

Beit Ariella Municipal Library and Cultural CenterIn honor of Passover, beginning at 6pm, a choice of 12 different programs with authors, poets, educators, musicians and cultural personalities!

Seder Workshops * Literary and Poetry Readings * Launch of Shir HaShirim – A New Israeli Commentary * Humor, Social Criticism and Images in Ancient Haggadot * Freedom in the writings of Rabbi Nachman and Amos Oz * Music, Poetry and Seeking Liberty * and much more!

APRIL 2, 2020

Tel Aviv’s Museum of Art From Slavery to Freedom | 8:30 PM

An original moderated musical journey with leading Israeli performers and the inspiration drawn from the story of Israel’s Exodus from Egypt

צילום: דין אבישר, מיכאל טופיול, רון קדמי

For more info: bac.org.il/sipur

Watch and Remember

A Man Walks in the World

Marking the publication of “Man Walks in the World: Conversations with A. J. Heschel”, edited by Rabbi Prof. Pinchas Peli.

Amona Alon | Rabbi Prof. Arthur Green | Prof. Yuval Elbashan Moderated by Amichai Chasson Screening of rare video footage

Admission: 20 NIS

Kicking off the Month

Jewish Communities of the World Nissan: BukharaDr. Giora Pozailovon the unique and special nature of the Bukharan Jewish community in Jerusalem, and Israel Museum curator Revital Hovev on the story of a Bukharan family.

Moderator by Tal Rosner, music with Singing in the Garden

Free Admission, Subject to Availability

Kicking off the Month

Jewish Communities of the World Iyar: ZimbabweDr. Yagil Hankinon on the history of Zimbabwe Jewry, and David Blum on the life of the Zimbabwe Jewish community in the shadows of political and social changes

Moderated by Tal Rosner, music with Yahala and Shani Lachmish

Free Admission, Subject to Availability

Grandparents and Grandchildren: An Inter-Generational Event

Special program for children Bar/Bat Mitzvah Age!Grandchildren interview their grandparents on their childhood memories, creating a family album and shared experiences.

Wed. | Mar. 25 * Tues. | July 21

Admission: 70 NIS Program: 2 hours

Mon. Mar. 23 8 PM

Thurs. Mar. 26 9 PM

Wed. Mar. 26 8 PM

Thurs. Apr. 23 8 PM

Wed. Mar. 25 5 PM

Design: D

ov Abromson studio

Photo by Tal Abudi, Zohar Ron

Photograph: Babayof family, U

zbekistan, 1910, photograph archives of the Isidore and Anne Falk Inform

ation Center for Jew

ish Art and Life, Israel Museum

, Jerusalem

Courtesy of the Jew

ish comm

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e website: http://zjc.org.il

credit: ShutterstockPhoto: M

aoz Vaystooch

Ongoing Study Programs at Beit Avi Chai

For Youth Different multi-part programs for high school-age studentsPhotography | Spoken Word | Young Leadership Theater | Leading Groups | Debate ClubBeit Midrash | Creative Writing

Gap-Year VolunteersStudy program for Jerusalem youth during their year of volunteer service

For Young AdultsStudy Groups Beit Midrash-type study with seasoned educators in small group settings

Sub-TextIn Search of Meaning: A year-long study program for young professional with text-based study relating to Jewish/Israeli identity

Study and Writing Workshops Writing workshops for aspiring writers inspired by Jewish sources

Experiential Study Programs for IDF OfficersMonthly workshops and experiential learning sessions on Israeli identity and society for army officers part of the IDF’s Ye’ud VeYichud course

For Educators

Workshops on issues of Jewish/Israeli identity with Jewish text study and experiential learning sessions

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: Beit Avi Chai Youth

Photo: Dana Bar Sim

antov and Koby Sharvit

Illustration: Nadav N

achmani

credit: Shutterstock, Photograph: Yehoshua Halev

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Photograph: Maoz Veystooch

Wed. Mar. 18 8 PM

Tues. Mar. 24 9 PM

The Inspiration of Israel’s Salvation from Egypt

Dr. Yael ZieglerPart I: The Book of Isaiah, the Exodus from Egypt, and the liberation of the Exiles from Babylon

The program takes place in English Admission: 20 NIS

The Sounds of Silence

Between Simon and Garfunkel and Ehud ManorA Hebrew translation of Simon and Garfunkel’s music by Ehud Manor, Talma Alyagon-Rose, and Avi Koren come alive once again with new arrangements.

Aviv Bachar | Anat Moshkovsky | Lionel Faretein | Tamar Perry | Avri Borochov | Haim Paskov

Admission: 50 NIS | Students: 30 NIS

Lunar Legends: The King and the Frog

A play for the month of Nissan

The frog’s croaking disturbs the king as he tries to write poems. But what really disturbs him?Wed. | Mar. 25th | 5 PMThurs. | Mar. 26th | 5 PMSun. | Mar. 29th | 5 PMMon. | Mar. 30th | 5 PM

For ages 4 to 8 Admission: 30 NIS per child, Accompanying adult: 10 NIS

An Original Performance in Honor of ShabbatShai Tsabari | Bacol Serlui | Narkis Elyasaf Bashari | Mumin Sesler Shaul Eshet | Einat Harel

Admission: 60 NIS, students: 30 NIS

Counting the OmerJewish educators, academics, writers and poets study texts relating to this period of daily counting between Passover and Shavuot.

Admission: 320 NIS for the six-session course

Kabbalat Shabbat at Beit Avi Chai Welcoming Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Seven Secrets in the field

Sun. Apr 197-10 PM

Wed. Mar. 25 5 PM

Photograph: Yaki Halperin / D

rawing: H

agit Shachal / Design: Seffi M

etiok

Thurs. Apr. 2 9 PM

Illustration: Shachar Kober

Aryeh Ben Naim the 14th

A Literary – Musical Encounter A musical show and book reading with Sarit Zusman, accompanied by musician Muriel Hoffman and children’s author Nevo Ziv

For ages 5 to 8

Admission: Child: 30 NIS Accompanying adult: 10 NIS

Wed. Apr. 22 5 PM

ילדים נפגשים עם ספרים וסופרים

The Inspiration of Israel’s Salvation from Egypt

Dr. Yael ZieglerPart II: Uncovering the significance of the Exodus story in the book of Psalms

The program takes place in English Admission: 20 NIS

Study Groups for Young Adults 2020

An Existential Reading of the Book of Esther with Rabbi Mishael Zion

2 sessions | Tuesdays, 7-9 PM, beginning Feb. 25th

Etty Hillesum’s Diary and Its Meaning with Sara Bar Yosef and Dana Bar Lev

3 sessions | Sundays, 7-10 PM, beginning Apr. 19th

A Study of Jewish and World Sources for Social Justice with Sara Segal-Katz

7 sessions | Wednesdays, 7-9 PM, beginning Apr. 22nd

Mon. Apr. 27 9:30 PM

Wed. Mar. 25 8 PM

credit: Shutterstock, Photograph: Yehoshua Halev

My Story – The Great Albums

Songs, Singers & Their Stories: Gali Atari: The album “Mid-September”(1986)

Moderated by television and radio host Yoav Kutner

> Production and Artistic Direction: Admission: 60 NIS | Students: 30

Pirkei Avot 2020

Sun. | Apr. 26th | 8 PMBruria and Rabbi Meir Rabbi Benny Lau, Prof. Michael Bar-Asher Siegal Moderator: Prof. Avigdor Shinan

Sun. | May 3rd | 8 PMRachel and Rabbi Akiva Prof. Isaiah Gafni, Dr. Yifat Monnickendam Moderator: Prof. Avigdor Shinan

Sun. | May 10th | 8 PMIma Shalom and Rabbi Eliezer ben Hurcanus Prof. Ruchama Weiss,Prof. Haim WeissModerator: Prof. Avigdor Shinan

Admission: 20 NIS per session

A special screening of animated film clips part of BAC’s A Face. The Day. A Memorial projects, accompanied by personal stories and musical memories.

Special large events across Israel:

Jerusalem | Jane BordeauxHolon | Elai Botner & The Outside Kids

Haifa | Guy and Yahel | Ania Bukstein

Tel Aviv | Maya Belsitzman | Ninet Tayeb

Beer Sheva | Micha Shitrit | Carolina

In cooperation with Cinematheque Production Ronen Peled-Hadad

△ Beit Avi Chai invites you on a wide-ranging voyage to explore the swiftly emerging world of technological developments and an attempt to discover the seam between humanity and technology.

○ The conference is intended for a wide and diverse audience, with presenters to include:

Matty Mariansky ○ Michael Eisenberg ○ Liat Natovich-Koshizky ○ Rabbi Yuval Cherlow ○ Asaf Ronel ○ Mois Navon ○ Dr. Yotam Yizraeli ○ Dr. Carmel Weissman ○ Alex Shilman ○ Boaz Lavie ○ Ayelet Shani ○ Prof. Idan Segev ○ Hila Korach ○ Victoria Hanna ○ Noa Yadlin ○ Noa Wertheim ○ Kutiman ○ Workshops led by Bezalel Academy graduates ○ Run Dreamer ○ Flora ○ Eyal Gross

Presentations △ Workshops ▽ Augmented Reality △ Artificial Intelligence ▽ Exhibition △ Creative Performances ▽ Interactive Technological Presentations △ Jewish Texts

Admission: 60 NIS | Students: 30 NIS

Free admission only with prior online registration from April 5 at 1 PM.

The animated film clips will be available online and screened on television stations and at other memorial ceremonies across the country

BEIT AVI CHAI’s ConfErEnCE on HumAn CreATIVITy And THE deVElopIng World of TECHnology 2020

Ex nihilo: Towards ThE creaTion of a new world

Thursday, March 19, 2020

F R O M W H E R E : D ATA ?