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"Regular" Israel Center classes & lectures - 20NIS for members, 25NIS for 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

Shabbat Day
This Shabbat (Ki Tisa, there will be a shiur IY”H by Yaacov Peterseil at 4:00pm (Mincha at 5:00pm) • Next week, Vayakhel-Sh’kalim is an In-House Shabbaton. There will be a shiur (among others) at 4:00pm by Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick (Mincha 5:00pm)

Motza’ei Shabbat
Motza’ei Shabbat, FEB 22, 8:30pm • The Secret to Achieving Personal Goals: A Simple Guide to Confronting the Yetzer Hara with Avraham Chaim Apatovsky, Ph.D

Sunday thru Thursday
10:00am The Weekly Mitzvot and Concepts from Minchat Chinuch by Rabbi Dovid Zitter
Resumes IY"H March 12 Wednesday & Thursday mornings (Masechet Avoda Zara), Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Gorelik
1:20pm Mincha (this time stays the same throughout the year
3:00pm Daf Yomi by Rabbi Shmuel Halpern
4:30pm Shiur in Gemara by Rabbi Hillel Ruvel
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 • Shprintzee Herskovits
Root & Branch Lecture: Sunday, Feb. 23 • Root & Branch Association in cooperation with the Israel Center
3:00pm: “History of the Sephardic Jewish Communities in the Netherlands during World War II” - Mr. Salomon L. Vaz Dias, National Executive Director,American Friends of Likud • Info: rb@rb.org.il • NIS25 per person (for any and all lectures), members NIS20, students NIS10
FINANCIAL SEMINARS - Sun. Mon. Tue. - Feb.23-25: Sunday, February 23rd, 7:30pm • The Israeli Tax reforms updated andhow to legally minimize any tax exposure
These seminars are run by Mark van Geldren (627-4316) and associates, at the Center.The Israel Center is not responsible for the content or any outcome of these seminars.
Sunday, 7:30pm • Jewish Thought as it emerges from the Torah with the help of Ramban's Commentary • Now studying: MAN & WOMAN with Rabbi Chaim Eisen

MONDAY
9:15am • (men & women) 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 with Rabbi Zev Leff
11:36am (men & women) • Jewish History - Bayit Sheni period: Before 66ce: Leaderships in Crisis part II with Dr. Henry Goldblum
Mon. FEB 24, 11:36am • Your stories of Hashgacha Pratis • Join the circle of your friends and share your story. If you wish to pre-book a slot, call: 643 0639 with Aviva Nissim. plus...Musical interlude with Barabara Hakuk
SLIM FOR LIFE Group weight-loss program for women • No obligation for the first session • Qualified nutritional advisor on hand • NOW on Mondays, from 11:35am • Elisheva999-6479
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
FINANCIAL SEMINARS - Sun. Mon. Tue. - Feb.23-25; Monday, February 24th, 7:30pm: Savings and Real Estate in Israel: Israel provides the highest forms of savings instrumentsin the Western World. What is the story with the local stock and funds market? How to buy and sell real estate in Israel. Israel's hottest real estate investment that allows you to startwith under $20,000 cash. • These seminars are run by Mark van Geldren (627-4316) and associates, at the Center.The Israel Center is not responsible for the content or any outcome of these seminars.
Lecture Series in Hebrew beginning Mon. Feb 24 (5 weeks) ar 7:30pm on AN Introduction to the World of the Temple in Jerusalem by Rabbi Menachem Makover

TUESDAY
Jerusalem College for Adults: 9:00-10:00am • The World of Mishna; Halacha, Hashkafa, and History with Rabbi Aharon Adler
10:15-11:15am • Parshat HaShavua with Rabbi David J. Derovan; Rabbi Sholom Gold resumes IY”H March 4
The Yad Yaakov Center for Jewish Education classes at the Israel Center. 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 • In-depth study of the weekly Haftara • Dr. Hayim Abramson
9:55am • Purim in Aggada and Halacha • 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
FINANCIAL SEMINARS - Sun. Mon. Tue. - Feb.23-25; Tuesday, February 25th, 7:30pm • 10 Outstanding investments for difficult times; Capital Protected investments so you have nice upside with little or no downside. Investments with monthly (or better) liquidity that return several times the bond rate with lower volatility! Relatively low risk investments that are doing 7-15% even in these bad times. 7-10% Income producing investments. • These seminars are run by Mark van Geldren (627-4316) and associates, at the Center.The Israel Center is not responsible for the content or any outcome of these seminars.
NEW CLASS at the ISRAEL CENTER • Tuesdays at 8:00pm • Guide to the Concepts, Laws,and Practices of Shabbat by Rabbi Yehoshua Freilichm Dean, Be’er Miriam College, Har Nof • Emphasis on practical matters, but Hashkafa will also be examined • Each class will stand on its own • Open to men and women
Tuesday, February 25, 8:00pm • Jewish Values Education Institute presents a NEW concept! It’s finally here! The People’s Knesset; Now your voice can be heard! Discuss the issues currently facing the Knesset! Here is an opportunity to express your opinion on the pressing issues of the day & feel like a Knesset member who makes a difference • Moderator: Meir Even-Shoshan

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 • The Agunah Problem with Rabbi Macy Gordon
Rabbi Gordon’s next topic: The Agunah Problem
10:30-12:00 noon; Parshat HaShavua with Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg
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, February 26th, 5:00-9:45pm • Root & Branch Association in cooperation with the Israel Center Root & Branch Lectures:
5:00pm: Musical Introduction (recorded) "Music from the Shoah"
5:30pm:“Holocaust Hero: The Untold Story of how British Rabbi Solomon Shoenfeld Rescued 4,000 Jews from the Holocaust”,.- Dr. David Kranzler Author
7:00pm: “Bringing Israel's Message to the World” - Mr. David Marks, Founder and Chairman, Israel Hasbara Committee, [www.infoisrael.net]
8:30pm: “U.S. Pressure on Israel: Reality and Myth”, - Mr. Yoram Ettinger Consultant on Policy Planning to Minister for Internal Security; President, EXOP; Former Minister for Congressional Affairs, Israeli Embassy in Washington, Former Director, Israel Government Press Office, Jerusalem; former Israel Consul • Info: rb@rb.org.il • NIS25 per person (for any and all lectures), members NIS20, students NIS10
7:30pm • Jewish Philosophy Road map to the Prophets - Rambam's Guide for the Perplexed Now studying: Rambam’s approach to Darchei Emori and Segula with Rabbi Chaim Eisen
8:00-10:00pm • Aliya Counseling with Miriam Bass
Please note: The Israel Center Cafe will be open on Wednesdays - 10:00am to 9:00pm for snacks and meals. Enjoy

THURSDAY
10:30am • Into the depths of the Hagada with Rabbi David J. Derovan • Regular fee • No charge for volunteers
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
8:30pm • The History of Zionism understood through the Teachings of the Maharal; An AM SEGULA lecture series by Eli Yosef
10:10-11:00pm • 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, Parshat Vayakhel-Shkalim, March 1st, 8:30pm • Learning Disabled or Mislabeled?Tools for teachers and parents to help the underachiever in the classroom and at home with Rabbi Shlomo Kory
Sun. MAR 2, 8:30pm • Erev Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet; Evening of Music, Dance and Joy by women, for women - Tofaah
Sunday, March 2nd, 8:00pm Learn a self-help, stress-relief technique, and already FEEL RESULTS that will greatly benefit you and your family. These tools will permanently reduce your medical bills, and best prepare you to cope with "THE MATZAV" Best of all — no pills, machines, or gimmicks to buy! Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) are physiological,scientific, and you apply them with your own hands. Check it out! www.emofree.com • www.EFTIsrael.org • www.eftsupport.com • www.IsraelTraumaCare.org
Tue. MAR 4, 8:00pm, The Hidden Enemyof the Purim Story • Jewish Values Education Institute presents Shprintzee Herskovits with an incisive new look at Megilat Esther

Wednesday, March 5th, 2:00pm • Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet Luncheon: Guest speaker:Mayor Daniella Weiss of K’dumim • Delicious festive meal (meat); 50NIS per person (60NIS for non-m); Reservations REQUIRED (by Mar.3)

Thursday, March 6th, 8:00pm • Rambam’s Diet • Yaakov Gerlitz Dipl. Ac, Practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Shaarei Zedek Hospital
Motza’ei Shabbat, March 8, 8:30pm • Naftali Abramson in Concert
Sunday, March 9, 9:00am-5:00pm • Emotional Freedom Techniques; Physiological, scientific, safely applied with your own hands; Successfully cope with the "Matzav", and when nothing else helps. This stress relief training will change your life—today you will proficiently be able to apply this remarkably effective tool for yourself and others ; Bring your biggest problem and leave with progress you FEEL! Permanently reduce your medical bills- no pills, machines, or gimmicks to buy. www.emofree.com • www.EFTIsrael.org www.eftsupport.com • www.IsraelTraumaCare.org • info. and preregistration: 054-311-711 or 02-992-0440 • 120NIS donation to Israel Trauma Care/ EFT Israel
Sunday, March 9, 8:00pm • ADHD, Self-esteem and the Technology Culture; Tools for teachers and parents to help the ADHD child at home and in the classroom with Rabbi Shlomo Kory
Monday and Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm, March 10-11 • Mask Making for Purim • 50/60NIS