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"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 (Membership is 225NIS per year)

Many Israel Center programs are partially funded by the Jewish Agency for Israel 

* Life members pay member's rates for programs of other organizations that take place at the Center and for programs that the Center is co-sponsoring with another organization

SHABBAT DAY

3:45pm • Shabbat afternoon shiur on Parshat HaShavua with Yaakov Peterseil • Men & women invited • Drinks available • Mincha if Minyan

MOTZA'EI SHABBAT 

Motzaei Shabbat, Feb. 16, 8:30pm, Why does the Zohar say that Purim is greater than Yom Kippur? - Rabbi Efraim Sprecher

SUNDAY 

9:30am (women) •Mystical Insights into the Months of the Year • Golda Warhaftig 

10:30am (men & women) A look backat Trumah • Phil Chernofsky

N'shei Library - 10:30am - 12:45pm 

11:30am (men & women) Parshat HaShavua • Shprintee Herskovits

Men who are looking to do some serious learning... 

Shiur in Arvei P'sachim by Rabbi David Zitter, 10:00am, SUN-THU 

Daf Yomi in English with Rabbi Shmuel Halpern, 3:00pm, SUN-THU 

Shiur in Kiddushin by Rabbi Hillel Ruvel, 4:30pm, SUN-THU (Maariv follows) 

All shiurim take place in the Israel Center's Ganchrow Beit Midrash one flight up 

Sunday, Feb.17, at the Israel Center

She'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women

Purim Yom Iyun for Women: Happiness & Light: We Can Have It Again!

9:30am Mrs. Riva Sperling: Mesirot Nefesh in the Megilla

11:00am Rebbetzin Holly Pavlov: Happily Hanging Haman

12:15pm Rabbi Jeremy Kagan: Internalizing Purim

20NIS, Israel Center Members: 15NIS • For more info: tel. (02) 651-4240, shearim@shearim.com

Sundays 7:30pm • (This week & next: Sadness & Joy: Purim in our Lives)

Jewish Values Education Institute • Do you have questions? • Do you have doubts? Are you seeking the truth? Open to all topics, feelings, questions, doubts, beliefs, and needs from a loving, open, Torah perspective No lecture or criticism - Only acceptances, respect & response • Dr. Daniel Stolper , A psychologist, a rabbi, but mostly a person 

8:00pm • new series , Born to Win - An exciting adventure in Torah & Psychology towards Happiness and Personal Wellbeing with Rabbi Yosef Rubenstein, MA Psych, Columbia, 30 years experience 

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 (men & women) • Of Clothing and Other Things • Phil Chernofsky

11:36am (men & women) • Jewish History 2nd Temple • Young Herod on Trial with Dr. Henry Goldblum

Monday, Feb. 18, 8:00pm • LOGIC & CRITICAL THINKING: Leah Zitter (curious? Call 671-6059)

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

Mon. Feb. 18, 8:30pm, Women's concert by Tofa'ah - Come dance in celebration of Adar with Jerusalem's No. 1 all-women's band...Tofa'aj, 25/30NIS

TUESDAY 

9:00-9:50am Midrash on Purim • Dr. Hayim Abramson 

9:55-10:45am Megilat Esther • Dr. Hayim Abramson 

N'shei Library open on Tuesdays, 11:15am - 12:45pm 

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 

TUESDAYS 4:00pm • Writing Your Personal Memoirs 

THIS SERIES IS CLOSED. THOSE INTERESTED MAY SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT SERIES. CALL 5667787 X204.

Feb. 19 • 8:00pm • A new Way of Looking at Megilat Esther with Dr. Joe Levinson

Feb. 19 • 7:30-10:00pm • Pre-Purim fun: Jewish Story Telling & Humor; an evening of pure joy and fun featuring three outstanding professional story tellers: Rebecca Schram Zafrany; Yosef HaMesaper; Jane Golbert • 45/55NIS

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 

8:00-10:00pm • Aliya Counseling with Miriam Bass

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 • alternating topics

Moadon Sanhedria presents (at the Israel Center) Wednesday, Feb. 20, 8:00pm

PURIM Shpeil with famous violinist Nechama Rosler accompanied by Naftali Aharoni, members of the Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra for a quarter of a century

Program: Music, Music, Music...Klezmer, Classical, Gypsy, Folk, Chassidic and much more

Special feature in compliance with Megilla specifications: "To Fulfill the Wish of Every Man" Requests of Musical Favorites from the Audience

Divrei Torah, Special refreshments, Shulamit's Sweets and Treats in the Purim Spirit!

Entrance: Whatever you want to pay!

Shulamit has been co-ordinator of Moadon Sanhedria for over a quarter of a century associated with the Jerusalem Municipality: Dept. of Moadonim

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 Yehoshua with Reb Yosef Schreiber 

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 

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 

TUE Feb 19 • 10:15am Avrom Silver Jerusalem College for Adults in cooperation with the David Cardozo Academy announces a series of 4 lectures by noted scholar and author Rabbi Dr. Natan Lopes-Cardozo “REVELATI0N & HALACHA” 

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 

10:20am Feb. 6,13,20 • T'hilim - P'sukei D'zimra The Daily Prayers • Rabbi David J. Derovan

All JCA classes - 20NIS per class (payment is separate from Israel Center classes) 

RESUMES AFTER PURIM: 

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 at the Israel Center

Motzaei Shabbat, Feb. 23. 8:30om • Jewish Music from the 60's & 70's • Ruach Uno featuring Howie Kahn • Members: 30NIS, non-members: 35NIS • (Same show as February 2nd • Watch for announcements of an all-new show in the future)

Sunday, Feb. 24. 8:00pm, Loving Marriage: Relationships: Expectations vs. Reality with Rabbi David Aaron, Drs. Deborah and Michael Tobin, Gila Manolson

Read carefully! Purim-time schedule

Monday, Feb. 25 - Taanit Esther - Mincha: 1:20 and 4:45pm Shiurim 3:45 & bet. Mincha & MaarivRefreshments

Monday, Feb. 25, Mon. Feb 25: 8:30pm, The Israel Center and the Reb Shlomo Minyan of Har Nof 050962085 presents The World of Nigun: an evening of Jewish Soul Music with Mike Tabor who will transport you into the exhilarating and colorful world of Jewish spirituality through his unique repertoire of folk music and stories. Bouzouki, Violin and Recorder melodies, with accompanying narrative and exploration of the spirit, create an unusual and enriching spiritual experience. come, enjoy and be inwardly refreshed. Discounted copies of Mike's new CD "Jewish Soul" will be on sale

Tuesday, Feb. 26 - Purim outside of J'lemPurim Extravaganza - 10:00am-2:00pm, Music with David Perkins (11:30 & 1:00pm), Arts & Crafts (10:00am Gan-4th grade), 11:30am - 5th-8th grade), Balloon Animals, Face Painting (Create your costume face for Purim), Costume contest with prizes, videos, Free drinks and Hamantashen, surprises • 20NIS per child/15NIS for third child in family

Wednesday, Feb. 27 - J'lem Purim8:30am Shacharit, Torah & Megila, breakfast (sponsored by Young Olim United in conjunction with the Israel Center invite Olim and potential Olim (ages 21-29) • Ruach and costumes encouraged (no charge)

Friday - Sunday, March 1-3 • In the Footsteps of the Sanhedrin, A study seminar led by Barnea Selavan • $249 at Lavi. Call 5667787 x261 from more information

Pesach Week Rental • Dates Flexible Spacious 3 bedroom, fully furnished apartment in San Simon. Strictly Kosher, Cable TV 02-6798708 • 058-464249 • sdtarag@actcom.co.il