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SUMMARY:Arts Based Birthright Trip Registration
DESCRIPTION:Discover Israel – Visual Arts\nAbout the trip: Explore Israel through the lens of the visual arts. Participants will sketch throughout the journey\, meet with local artists\, and visit studios and museums — alongside iconic Birthright Israel experiences like climbing Masada\, visiting the Old City of Jerusalem\, and exploring the streets of Tel Aviv. \nAPPLY NOW \nMore details:\nThe deadline to sign up is March 18th!\nThe trip is: June 1st – 12th\nAge range: 18 – 26 \nItinerary: \nDay 1. Mon\, June 1\nLocation: Arrival & Coastal Art\nArt & Activity Focus: Arrive at TLV. Drive North to Ein Hod Artist Village for an introduction to Israeli communal art\, museum visit\, and open studios. Sketching opportunity: Capturing the Mount Carmel landscape.\nAccommodation:  Tiberias / Sea of Galilee \nDay 2. Tue\, June 2\nLocation: Deep Nature & Safed\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Explore Safed’s Artists’ Quarter and the historical synagogues. Afternoon: Extended Deep Nature Sketching Session in a Northern reserve (e.g.\, Nahal Amud) to capture the unique light and foliage of the Galilee.\nAccommodation:  Deep Nature Overnight (North) (e.g.\, Guesthouse or Cabins near a nature reserve) \nDay 3. Wed\, June 3\nLocation: Galilee to Jerusalem\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit the Museum of Ein Harod (optional\, based on travel time) or the Hula Valley for bird-watching and landscape sketching. Afternoon: Drive South to Jerusalem if time allows: visit Razzouk – oldest Tattoo shop in the world.\nAccommodation: North → Jerusalem \nDay 4. Day 4. Thu\, June 4\nLocation: Jerusalem: Architecture & Academia\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit the National Library of Israel (NLI) to explore the architecture by Herzog & de Meuron. Sketching opportunity: Architectural study of the carved stone facade and the ‘Book Well’ interior. Afternoon: Student meetings at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design (critique session\, portfolio sharing\, or open studio visit).\nAccommodation: Jerusalem \nDay Day 5. Fri\, June 5\nLocation: Jerusalem: History & Dialogue\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit Yad Vashem (The World Holocaust Remembrance Center) for a deeply moving historical and architectural experience. Afternoon: Local Dialogue Session with a Jerusalem-based young adult organization\, referencing the Mashpiot link provided\, to discuss societal trends and mentorship in Israel. Prepare for Shabbat.\nAccommodation: Jerusalem \nDay 6. Sat\, June 6\nLocation: Jerusalem: Shabbat & Old City\nArt & Activity Focus: Shabbat. Walking tour of the Old City (Jewish and Christian Quarters). Sketching opportunity: Light and shadow studies in the narrow alleyways and at the Western Wall plaza (observing the Sabbath atmosphere).\nAccommodation: Jerusalem \nDay 7. Sun\, June 7\nLocation: South: Dead Sea & Desert\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit the Nova site (Re’im Music Festival Memorial) for a moment of quiet reflection and remembrance.\nDrive to the South. Experience the unique environment of the Dead Sea (floating/mud). Afternoon: Desert Landscape Sketching in the Judean Desert\, focusing on the color and texture of the terrain. Drive to Tel Aviv. Evening: Check-in and initial exploration of the city.\nAccommodation: Dead Sea Area / Arad / Nova \nDay 8. Mon\, June 8\nLocation: South to Tel Aviv: Dance Comp\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Experience or discuss the work of the Bat Sheva Dance Company (e.g.\, watching a rehearsal/performance clip\, or a Gaga movement workshop).\nAccommodation: Tel Aviv \nDay 9. Mon\, June 9\nLocation: Tel Aviv: Markets & Studios\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Immerse in the Nachalat Binyamin Arts and Crafts Fair (open Tuesdays and Fridays). Interact with local artisans. Afternoon: Explore the Artist Studios in Kiryat El-Melacha. Meet with working artists for dialogue and inspiration. Sketching opportunity: Portraits or capturing the vibrant market energy.\nAccommodation: Tel Aviv \nDay 10. Mon\, June 10\nLocation: Tel Aviv: Old Jaffa & Design\nArt & Activity Focus: Morning: Explore Neve Tzedek\, Tel Aviv’s first neighborhood\, famous for its architecture and boutiques. Afternoon: Visit the Ilana Gur Museum in old Jaffa\, followed by exploring the surrounding Jaffa Artist Studios and the historical port area.\nAccommodation: Tel Aviv \nDay 11/12. Mon\, June 11/12\nLocation: Departure\nArt & Activity Focus: Final group debrief and final Sketching Session: Capturing a final Tel Aviv scene. Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) for departure.\nAccommodation: N/A
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/arts-based-birthright-trip/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening of Havaya Social Club
DESCRIPTION:Havaya invites adults 21+ to a warm\, fun\, and nice \nGrand Openingof Havaya Social Club\nat the Community Hub\n1320 Centre St. Newton\nFriday\, December 19 at 7:00 PM \n\n\nA place for Jewish Culture and Learning.\nJewish Trivia and Karaoke.\nTickets – $18\, but we appreciate additional donations. (*) \nTICKETS \nAlcoholic drink + light appetizers will be served.\nPlease purchase tickets in advance. \n\nThis event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St.\, Newton\, 02459. \nParking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot. \nFind Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us. \n(*) – Center Makor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/havaya-social-club-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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