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"Regular" Israel Center classes & lectures - 20NIS for members, 25NISfor non-mem. Life members, 5NIS (except for programs of/with other organizations). 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

Friday
Mincha - Kabbalat Shabbat - Maariv is 20 minutes after Candle lighting in the Wolinetz Family Shul - OHEL SHMUEL (Israel Center) This week, Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sara, Mincha at 4:35pm • To’l’dot - 4:29pm • Vayeitzei 4:25pm, • Vayishlach (Shabbaton) 4:10pm

Shabbat Day
Shabbat afternoon (Chayei Sara), November 2nd, 3:15pm (Mincha, 4:15pm)
Parshat HaShavua with Rabbi Dovid Zitter

Motza’ei Shabbat
Jewish Values Education Institute • Motza’ei Shabbat, Nov. 2, 8:30pm • How to Live to be 120 with Dr. Morris Mandel Psychologist, journalist, author of 46 books

SUNday thru Thursday
10:00am Shiur in Minchat Chinuch by Rabbi Dovid Zitter
1:20pm Mincha (this time stays the same throughout the year followed by a very short shiur)
3:00pm Daf Yomi by Rabbi Shmuel Halpern
4:45pm Shiur in Gemara by Rabbi Hillel Ruvel
5:45pm Maariv (correct for Cheshvan through Shvat 5763)
The above-mentioned shiurim are in English and take place in the Ganchrow Beit Midrash (first floor, one flight up) • For men who want to do some serious learning...

SUNDAY
9:30am (women) • Mystical Insights into the Months of the Year Golda Warhaftig
10:30am(women) • Let's Learn Chumash • Tonia Frohwein
N'SHEI LIBRARY 10:30-12:45
11:30am (men & women) Parshat HaShavua • Shprintee Herskovits
Sundays Nov. 3-10, 5-10pm: A New Look at Therapy call Rachel Frumin for more information: 054 799 441
SUNDAYS 9:00pm at the Israel Center - Meor Aynayim Therapy Center in conjunction with Young Olim United and the Israel Center presents: Problem Solving Theater: Improv with a twist, starring the Mother & Son Team, Chana Cohen and Yosef Simcha • 25NIS (Bring a friend and it’s 15NIS each), YOU members 10NIS • for family and friends of all ages • For more information contact women613@aol.com

MONDAY
9:15am • Excursions into the World of Nevi'im with Mrs. Pearl Borow
N'SHEI LIBRARY 10:00-12:30
10:30am (men &women) • Rambam's 13 Principles • Rabbi Zev Leff
11:36am (NOV 4th) (women) • You don’t fail when you fall unless you fail to get up
from the wisdom of Rabbi Avi Shulman with Aviva Nissim
Women's Beit Midrash Program • Mondays 3:00-4:00pm: Guided Chevruta Study in Tanach and Jewish Thought
4:00-5:00pm: Shiur on “The Life of Avraham”In-Depth study of Chumash B’reishit.with Rashi with Rabbi David Derovan
Mondays, 7:30pm • Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg on Parshat HaShavua
NOT THIS WEEK, see Thursday: 8:00pm • Curing the Jewish Heart; Lecture series by AM SEGULA on Lessons from History & Zionism, Speaker: Eli Yosef

TUESDAY
Jerusalem College for Adults: 9:00-10:00am • The World of MishnaHalacha, Hashkafa, and History with Rabbi Aharon Adler
10:15-11:15am • Parshat HaShavua with Rabbi Sholom Gold
The Yad Yaakov Center for Jewish Education classes at the Israel Center, from Tuesday, October 8th: The Unfolding Redemptive History of Israel in Biblical Texts with Rav Yosef Leibowitz on Tuesday mornings, 9:00-10:30am. Call 051-639-921 for further information
9:00am • Sources on Pirkei Avot • Dr. Hayim Abramson
9:55am • Kashrut Insights • Dr. Hayim Abramson
10:50-11:40am • Parshat haShavua with Rabbi Mordechai Spiegelman
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
N'SHEI LIBRARY 12:00-1:00pm
11:45am • Chabad insights into Parshat HaShavua and the Actualia of Our Time
(women only) with Raizel Zisk
Tuesday, November 5th, 8:30pm • Rosh Chodesh is a special day for women; Tofa’ah is the best music by women for women; Therefore, an inspiring and entertaining evening of music by Tofa’ah is the best way for you to spend Leil Rosh Chodesh Kislev • music by women, for women • 25NIS students & members; others 30NIS
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5, Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Course: For more info. please call: 5667787 x 261
Tuesday, November 5th, 8:00pm • Video & Discussion on "Loving What Is"Doing “The Work”of Byron Katie; A method that helps people overcome judgementalness, anger and resentment towards others Presenter: Dr. Moshe Dann

WEDNESDAY
9:30am Towards a More Meaningful Davening Dr. Joel Luber
10:30am Break the Fear Habit... and LIVE! with Alan Romm
Jerusalem College for Adults: 9:00-10:15am: Contemporary Problems in Jewish Law with Rabbi Macy Gordon

The Avrom Silver College for Adults announces the beginning of a new course of study entitled Studies in Contemporary Halachic Issues, to be given by Rabbi Macy Gordon, and occasional guest lecturers. The course of study will consist of brief weekly units of two or three sessions, dealing with a contemporary Halachic issue, explaining the problem, citing basic sources and work that has been done in the area, and applying suggested solutions where possible. The units will be on various topics, meaning that continuity is not necessary. Come when the topic interests you and you feel like learning or are just curious. Rabbi Gordon's wide scholarship and professional experience ensures a worthwhile educational experience at any level of Jewish learning.

Our first unit: Judaism and Medical Ethics; Wed. Nov. 6: "What is Medical Ethics and 'Is it good for the Jews"?; Wed. Nov. 13: "The Beginnings of Life" A discussion in the light of current technology and the reproductive function Included will be discussion of fertility treatments, and the option of ending a pregnancy.; Wed. Nov. 20: "The end of Life" What say does the individual have for himself or for others in determining when to live and when to die. (Other units on Judaism and Medical Ethics will possibly be included in the future)

10:15-11:15am • Parshat HaShavua witht Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg
NOTE NEW DAY & TIME: Wednesdays 11:30am to 1:00pm • Writing Your Personal Memoirs • To participate, you must call first 566-7787 ext. 204
Wednesday, November 6th • 2nd day of Rosh Chodesh Kislev Rosh • Chodesh Luncheon by Shocketino Catering; Guest speaker: Rabbi Ephraim Sprecher: G-d’s Yom Kippur! Why does He need atonement? 45NIS per person (non-members: 55NIS) • Reservations a must - deadline: Tuesday, November 5th
3:00pm (men & women) • Women in Tanach with Pearl Borow
Jewish Values Education Institute of the OU Israel Center
Women’s Beit Midrash • Acquire study skills and knowledge crucial to your life as a Jew - join us! Wednesdays (and Mondays) 3:00-5:00pm, Women in Tanach (see above)
Guided Chavruta study with Pearl Borow • Fees for the Shiurim only! 20NIS members/25NIS non-members
Wednesday, November 6, 4:30-9:30pm • Root & Branch Association in cooperation with the Israel Center: Rebuilding the Third and Final Temple and Re-Establishing the Kingdom of David and Solomon
4:30pm: Science and Technology in the Messianic Era by Professor Gerald Schroeder
5:45pm: Restoring the Monarchy: Is Israel Really Obligated to Have a King? by Rabbi Yehoshua Friedman
7:00pm: Re-building the Third and Final Temple -- Part Two, Lecture & Slide Show by Catriel Sugarman
8:15pm: Establishing the United States of Israel by Mr. Aryeh Gallin
8:30pm: The Environment in the Messianic Era by Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld Chemist, Economist, Environmentalist
Info: rb@rb.org.il • All in English • NIS25 per person per evening • Light refreshments
7:30pm • alternating topics • Jewish Philosophy; Road map to the Prophets - Rambam's Guide for the Perplexed Now studying: Rambam's approach to Darchei Emori and Segula; Ramban's Commentary on the Torah and its Wellsprings - Now studying: "The Tree of Knowing Good and Evil and the Yetzer HaRa" • Rabbi Chaim Eisen
8:00-10:00pm • Aliya Counseling with Miriam Bass

THURSDAY
10:30am • NEW: Themes in Sefer B'reishit with Rabbi David J. Derovan • Regular fee • No charge for volunteers
10:15am •SLIM FOR LIFE Group weight-loss program for women; No obligation for the first session • Qualified nutritional advisor on hand • Elisheva999-6479
Sometime IY”H • Shmooze while you fold; Divrei Torah, verbal tidbits, Q&A, and...with Phil
Thursdays at 7:30pm • The Israel Center Men and Boy's choir • Details and to confirm, call Yisrael Shwarzstein: 02 5833389
8:00pm • Stories from the Gemara • Reb Yosef Schreiber
Thursday, 8:00pm • Curing the Jewish Heart, AM SEGULA Lecture series on Lessons from History & Zionism; Group Discussion
THU Nov. 7, 8:00pm • David Bedein Israel Resource News Agency • Following the U.S. elections, how can American citizens in Israel influence the new U.S. Congress to stop U.S. pressure on Israel?
10:10-11:0008pm • TORAH TIDBITS AUDIO with Phil Chernofsky Thursday nights on Arutz-7, 98.7FM and 1539AM And on Arutz-7’s website, live or archived www.israelnationalnews.com

Friday
9:00am • in-Depth Pirkei Avot by Rabbi Chaim Eisen

Upcoming at the Israel Center
Motza’ei Shabbat, November 9, 8:30pm • What the Torah says about...Dinosaurs and Neanderthal Man • Rabbi Ephraim Sprecher
Motza'ei Shabbat, November 9, 8:30pm, Four Scenes from a Family, Interactive Family Theater at Beit Gesher, 10 King David st. 50/60/30NIS, Advance Ticket Purchase a must! call 5667787 x 261 for more information
Opening Sunday November 10, the Arnold Abroms Memorial Lending Library: Hours - SUN., MON & WED: 10-5, TUES: - 10-4; THURS: 1-3,MON & WED eve.: 5-8pm
Tuesdays, November 19 & 26, 8:00pm: Jewish Insights into Marital Intimacy and Sexuality with Dr. David S. Ribner and Rabbi David J. Derovan