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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
There will be no shiur (or Mincha) this Shabbat, Parshat T’tzaveh; Next week IY”H, Parshat Ki Tisa, there will be a shiur IY”H by Yaacov Peterseil at 4:00pm (Mincha at 5:00pm); The following 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, Parshat T’tzaveh, February 15th, 8:30pm • The Regal Romance Revealed; A major idea for a minor Purim • Guest speaker: Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Poupko

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
No fixed schedule for Maariv; depends upon programs
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
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
And you thought elections were over! • Join us on Sunday, February 16 at 8:00pm to meet one of the candidates for Mayor of Jerusalem; Guest speaker: Nir Barkat; No admission fee - all are welcome

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 FEB 10 (men & women) • Jewish History - Bayit Sheni period: Before 66ce: Leaderships in Crisis with Dr. Henry Goldblum
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
MONDAY, Feb. 17, 8:00-9:30pm, MASK - Mothers & Fathers Aligned Saving Kids • J'lem Chapter at the OU Israel Center • Dr. Judy Belsky, PhD - Group Facilitator, Join us at our next bi-weekly meeting -

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 Phil Chernofsky; Rabbi Sholom Gold resumes IY”H March 4
RESUMES FEB. 25 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 • Know your Siddur: Adom Olam • 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
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the discussion on Talmudic Insights into Jewish Marriageby Rabbi Kahana will not take place as previously announced. It will IY”H be rescheduled.
NEW CLASS at the ISRAEL CENTER • Tuesdays at 8:00pm (beginning IY”H February 18th); 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

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... continued (Feb.26)
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 19th (and THU) • Root & Branch Association in cooperation with the Israel Center; Root & Branch Lectures:
7:30pm: “Relations Between the European Union and Israel”, - Ambassador Dr. Ovadia Soffer, Ambassador of Israel to France (‘83-’92), Ambassador and Head of Israel U.N. Mission,Geneva (1981-83), Ambassador at Israel U.N. Mission/New York (1971-78) • 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 PerplexedNow 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 Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 10:00am to 9:00pm for snacks and meals. Enjoy

THURSDAY
10:30am • Themes in Sefer B'reishit 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
5:00pm on Thursday, second half of Rabbi Ruvel’s shiur is devoted to Parshat HaShavua. Join us; it’s a special way to prepare for Shabbat.
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
Root & Branch Lectures: Thursday, Feb. 20th, Root & Branch Association in cooperation with the Israel Center
7:30pm: “The Book of Job: A Scientific and Religious Analysis”- Professor Gerald Schroeder Lecturer and author,"The Hidden Face of God: Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth", "The Science of God: The Convergence of Scientific and Biblical Wisdom","Genesis and the Big Bang" • Info: rb@rb.org.il • NIS25 per person (for any and all lectures), members NIS20, students NIS10 • Proceeds of this lecture to benefit wounded soldiers
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, 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, Monday, Tuesday, February 23-25, 7:30pm each evening • Financial Seminars on the Israeli Tax reforms, savings andreal estate in Israel, outstanding investments for difficult times • These seminars are run solely by Mark van Geldren (624-7316) and associates, at the Center.The Israel Center is not responsible for the content or any results of these seminars.
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. Musical interlude with Bluma with Aviva Nissim
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, Feb. 25. 8:00pm • The People's Knesset with Meir Even-Shoshan
Sinday, March 2, 8:30pm, Rosh Chodesh concert for women with Tofaah
Tue. MAR 4, 8:00pm, The Hidden Enemy of the Purim Story • Jewish Values Education Institute presents Shprintzee Herskovits with an incisive new look at Megilat Esther