ISRAEL CENTER SCHEDULE
"Regular" Israel Center classes & lectures - 15NIS for members, 20NIS for non-mem. Life members, free. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.

FRIDAY P.M. 5th day of Chanuka
Because it is preferable to daven Mincha before lighting Chanuka candles, we will have a Minyan for Mincha on Friday, Erev Chanuka (Dec.14) at 12:05pm 

SHABBAT DAY
3:00pm • Shiur for the Triply Special Shabbat • Drinks & Cookies •Yaakov Peterseil 

MOTZA'EI SHABBAT
Motza"Sh DEC 15 8:30pm Special Motza'ei Shabbat-Chanuka-Rosh Chodesh Program Enjoy the mellow, Jewish Folk and Soul Music of "Yehuda" plus The Chanuka Struggle - Dis we really win? - Prof. Leo Davids

Men who are looking to do some serious learning... We are in the process of reorganizing the morning Beis Medrash program. 
Rabbi Noam Gordon is currently giving a shiur at 10:00am, Sunday through Wednesday on Masechet Rosh HaShana. Please join us. 
Rabbi Hillel Ruvel is giving a shiur once again, from 4:30-5:30pm, Sunday through Thursday. The shiur on Masechet Kiddushin is followed by Maariv. 
Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shmuel Halpern continues Sunday through Thursday at 3:00pm. Resume Wednesday after Chanuka.
Please note that during Chanuaka week, Rabbi Ruvel's shiur will take place at 4:00pm - ON SOME OF THE DAYS. No Maariv) Call the Center to verify.
All shiurim take place in the Ganchrow Beit Midrash at the Seymour J. Abrams Orthodox Union Jerusalem World Center (Israel Center), one flight up 

SUNDAY
Sunday, Dec. 23, 9:30am (men & women) •Chanuka Math & message with Phil Chernofsky • Golda Warhaftig's class for women resumes 
Sunday, December 23, 10:00am MEN • Special Chanuka Shiur withRabbi Nachman Kahana 
10:30am (women)Let's really Learn Chumash with Tonia Frohwein
11:30am (men & women) Parshat HaShavua Shprintzee Herskovits
12:30pm Flame of the Soul, Philosophical and Chassidic insights into Chanuka • Rabbi David Zitter
Sun DEC 16 1:00pm • Rosh Chodesh (and Chanuka) Luncheon (45/55 NIS per person) featuring a delightful, festive lunch by Shocketino Catering and two thought-provoking short features on video Call to reserve 

MONDAY
9:15am • Excursions into the World of Nevi'im (the Prophets) First topic: The 7 Prophetesses Mrs. Pearl Borow
N'shei Library open on Mondays, 10:00am - 12:30pm
10:30am Rambam's 13 Principles Rabbi Zev Leff
11:36am DEC 17 • History of the 2nd Temple: A king of Flesh and Blood? with Dr. Henry Goldblum
7:30pm DEC 17 • NLP workshop •How to talk to people about their problems Must register: Call 537-3690, 051-985225 with Rabbi Shlomo Kory 
Monday, December 17th, 8:00pm We want to hold on to Chanuka a little longer; come celebrate the evening with a Gala Musical Program Divrei Torah • refreshments • FREE of chargeSponsored by Moadon Sanhedria Shulamit's sweets and delicious treats will be served 
8:00-9:30pm •M.A.S.K. - Biweekly Parent Support Group (02-586-7289) Child at Risk? Sharpen Your Parenting Skills with Dr. Judy Belsky 

TUESDAY
9:00-9:50am TORAH TOPICS, Root and Development of Jewish Identity Dr. Hayim Abramson
9:55-10:45am SIDDUR TOPICS, In-depth study of ALEINU Dr. Hayim Abramson
10:50-11:40am Parshat HaShavua R. Mordechai Spiegelman
11:45am (women) Chabad insights into Parshat HaShavua and the Actualia of Our Time Rachel Zisk
The Israel Center and the Old City Free Loan Association Gemach - Free Loan Society to provide interest-free loans for people in financial distress. Interviews at the Center on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00 Please bring ID
DEC 18 8:00pm •Arab-Jewish demographics – the real threat to Israel's existence with Elisha Dickman (Host, "Politics and the Law" Arutz-7, Israel National News) including a viewing of a rare footage of terrorism (video) 
8:00pm DEC 18 •Critical Thinking Workshop to improve your skills in presenting and analyzing arguments, problem-solving, social and personal with Leah Zitter 

WEDNESDAY
9:30am Towards a More Meaningful Davening Experience Dr. Joel Luber
10:30am Break the Fear Habit... And Live! withAlan Romm P.C.
3:00pm Women in Tanach with Pearl Borow
Wednesdays at 8:00pm - pre-registration required Call 08-926-5247, ANGER: The Inner Teacher Ongoing workshops with Rachel Trugman, MA
7:45-8:45pm Jewish Philosophy Road map to the Prophets - Rambam's Guide for the Perplexed Now studying: Rambam's Approach to Korbanot 
Ramban's Commentary on the Torah and its Wellsprings Now studying: G-d's Ongoing Melacha & the Celestial Shabbat with Rabbi Chaim Eisen This week: Ramban
8:00-10:00pm Aliya Counseling with Miriam Bass

THURSDAY
in the morning Shiurum while you fold; Parshat HaShavua and/or the Calendar various presenters
10:30am SLIM FOR LIFE, Libby 651-8061 Elisheva 999-6479 No obligation for the first session
Male Choir Rehearsal Thursdays at 7:30pm Led by Yisrael Shwarzstein (for more information, 02 583 3389) Songs by Rosenblatt, Lewandowski, N. Shemer, Carlebach
8:00pm The Book of Yehishua with Reb Yosef Schreiber
8:00pm TRUTH - an open forum sponsored by the Jewish Values Education Institute with Dr. Daniel Stolper
Thu., DEC 20 7:45pm •During these days of falling interest rates & high volatility in the marketplace, come and have a look at a completely different proven approach, an alternative to market volatility. "Investing Beyond Bin Laden" 
Thursday, December 20th, 8:00pm Special shiur by Rabbi Eddie Abramson upon the completion of SHLOSHIM for his father-in-law, z"l
Torah Tidbits Audio with Phil Chernofsky on Israel National Radio (Arutz-7), 98.7FM and 1539AM, Thursdays, 10:07-11:00pm, or anytime on www.israelnationalnews.com

FRIDAY
9:00am In-Depth Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Chaim Eisen
Chanuka - Mincha at 12:05pm

Avrom Silver Jerusalem College for Adults Fall Program 5762 (2001 - 2002) At the Israel Center 
Tuesdays
9:00am A Study of the 613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Aharon Adler
10:15am, Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold
11:30am, A Study of the Haftarot with Esther Kitov
Wednesdays
9:00am, Studies in Maimonides: The Jewish State and the Messianic Era with Rabbi Macy Gordon
10:30am, Tehillim: The Book of Psalms with Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold
And at KEHILAT ZICHRON YOSEPH, 10 Agassi, Har Nof, Tuesdays, 8:00pm: Parshat HaShavua - Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold and Thursdays, 9:30am, Timeless Topics with Rabbi Zev Leff
All JCA classes - 20NIS per class (payment is separate from Israel Center classes)

Also on TUESDAYS at the CENTER
Two Tuesday morning classes at the Israel Center by the Yad Yaakov Center for Jewish Education Separate fees. Call (02) 652-4601 for further information
9:00-10:30am The Journey of the Soul in Biblical Stories Rabbi Yosef Leibowitz
10:30-11:30am Rambam's Shmoneh P'rakim (8 chapters) Rabbi Yosef Leibowitz

UPCOMING

Sun DEC 23 8:00pm •More than 20,000,000 people worldwide have seen it! What? a phenomenal exhibit: The Art & Soul of Peace through Humor Join us for a slide presentation and talk by the creator and producer of the exhibit, Maureen Kushner 

Mon •DEC 24 11:36am •Video of Interview of Elie Weisel by OPRA inspiring and appropriate for 10 Tevet 

Mon DEC 24 8:00 to 9:45pm •DALE CARNEGIE PRESENTS "The key to becoming irresistably attractive" We all desire an attractive personality but we only have to make small changes to achieve this. Explore the very powerful realm of honest and sincere appreciation and it's impact on others. This workshop will be presented by James Marlow of Dale Carnegie Training, an international organization operating in over 120 different countries with more than 6 milion graduates worldwide For further information, contact James Marlow on 053 993 803 

Mon. Dec. 24, 8:00pm, Current Islamic Terrorism: A Lecture by Prof. Raphael Yisraeli

Tuesday, December 25 • She'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women invites the women of Jerusalem to a Tenth of Tevet Yom Iyun Ahavat Chinam: Small Acts - Big Changes
9:00 Registration • 9:15: Rabbi Benarrouch: The Golden Rule •10:15: Rebbetzin Pavlov: Anger Control • 11:30: Rebbetzin Brussel: A Practical Approach to Loving Your Neighbor • For more info, call: 02-651 4240, Shearim@shearim.com 

Israel Center program for Asara b'Tevet, Tuesday, Dec. 25, from 3:00pm Shiur, Mincha, mini-shiur, Maariv, fast-breaking refreshments 

Wed DEC 26 8:00pm • Yarzeit lecture in memory of Abraham Berman z"l (Father of Shulamit Neaman)