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 EVENING
People in walking distance of the Center are invited to join the davening and educational sessions of our IN-HOUSE SHABBATON 
4:10pm Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Dvar Torah by Phil Ch., Maariv 
8:00pm First shiur by Rabbi Shubert Spero on the Shabbaton theme: The 3 H's of Chanuka: History, Hashkafa, Halacha - part one 
9:00pm Oneg Shabbat, refreshments, Chanuka Quiz Competition 

SHABBAT DAY
7:30am Pre-davening mini-shiur by Phil on The Erev Shabbat Chanuka lightings 
8:00am Shacharit, Torah Reading, Drasha, Musaf... followed by Kiddush 11:10am Short Shiur by Rabbi Spero - The 3 H's - part two 
1:50pm Mincha 
2:15pm Mini-shiur by Phil on The Biblical "feel" of Chanuka and its Mitzva 3:00pm Shiur by Rabbi Spero - The 3 H's - part three 
5:05pm Maariv and Havdala 

MOTZA'EI SHABBAT
DEC 8 8:30pm •Chanuka in Carlebach Style Chassidic Stories & Song with Dovid Hertzberg 

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. 
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
9:30am (women) Mystical Insights into the Months of the Year Golda Warhaftig
N'shei Library 10:30-12:45pm
10:00am - Special Pre-Chanuka shiur with Rabbi Noam Gordon for men
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
Sunday, December 9th - first candle of Chanuka - 8:00pm LIMITED SEATING My Chanuka Experiences in the Soviet Gulag Special guest speaker M.K. Natan Sharansky Minister of Housing & Construction, Deputy Prime Minister 15NIS Israel Center members & students; 20NIS non-members; 10NIS members of Yisrael Ba'Aliya

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 10 • Consulting the Wise, A mini series based on Rabbi Zelig Pliskin's book, followed by discussion with Aviva Nissim
Monday December 10 '01 2nd candle of Chanuka • Jewish Values Education Institute and the Center for Business Ethics at the Jerusalem College of Technology invite you to a MINI-CONFERENCE ONJEWISH BUSINESS ETHICS Dedicated to the memory of Prof. Morris I. Chernofsky z"lon his 3rd yahrzeit • Registration & refreshments 6:30pm Program 7:00-10:00pm •Featured topics include: Business Ethics - The Premier Jewish Moral Challenge? • Software Piracy & Intellectual Theft • Kosher & Treif Advertising • Black Lies & White Lies in Business • Gifts, Incentives, Commissions, and Bribes • Panel Discussion: The Workplace - Family Dilemma - Finding the Right Balance • Featured speakers include: Dr. Meir Tamari Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir Rabbi Yoel Domb Rabbi Pinchas Rosenstein 35NIS member (50NIS non-members) R.S.V.P. (02) 566-7787 ext. 261 at the OU Israel Center 
Monday, Dec. 10, 8:00pm at the Israel Center - 45+ Singles Chanuka Party (religious & secular) 35NIS, refreshments include latkes and sufganiyot Advance registration mandatory, Call: 643-4231

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
8:00pm - MoveTime at the Israel Center, Short Feature plus full lenght movie, call for details

WEDNESDAY
9:30am Towards a More Meaningful Davening Experience Dr. Joel Luber
10:30am Break the Fear Habit... And Live! withAlan Romm P.C.
Wednesday, December 12th - 3rd day of Chanuka •Chanuka Fun for the Whole Family 2-4pm and 7-10pm • 2:00-4:00pm - for young children (3-8 yrs.) Simon Sings with Howie Kahn, A Chanuka concert (in English) for young children, Two performances - 2:00pm and 3:00pm and a special Chanuka ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAM Two sessions - 2:00pm and 3:00pm REFRESHMENTS and SURPRISES 15NIS per child; 10NIs for 3rd child in family; adults accompanied by a child FREE 
3:00pm Women in Tanach with Pearl Borow
Wednesday, December 12th - 3rd day of Chanuka • 7:00-10:00pm - for adults and older children• CHANUKA EXTRAVAGANZA• Musical Performances & Workshops• Arts & Crafts • Exhibition • Chanuka Quiz Competition & Prizes • Mini-Shiurim • Refreshments • Sir Juggley•20NIS per person (3rd person in same family - 10NIS)• non-members add 5NIS per person)
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: Rambam
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
RESUMES DEC. 20 •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 Shir HaShirim with Reb Yosef Schreiber
Dec. 13 (Chanuka Special) 8:00pm TRUTH - an open forum sponsored by the Jewish Values Education Institute with Dr. Daniel Stolper
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

RESUMES TUES. Decembers 18
Avrom Silver Jerusalem College for Adults Fall Program 5762 (2001 - 2002) At the Israel Center (Program in-formation)
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)

RESUMES December 18 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
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

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 

Mon. DEC 17 8:00pm •We want to hold on to Chanuka a little longercome celebrate the evening with a gala program, refreshments • FREE, Sponsored by Moadon Sanhedria • Shulamit's sweets and delicious treats will be served 

Tue DEC 18 8:00pm Arab-Jewish demographics – the real threat to Israel's existence by Elisha Dickman (Radio show host, "Politics and the Law" Arutz-7, Israel National News) 

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"