Israel Engagement
Israel Engagement
Throughout the year, City Shul hosts a variety of Israel Engagement events. These include: conversations led by academics and other experts; moderated Israeli films; Zoom get-togethers with Israeli cultural and reform leaders.
Please scroll down to see upcoming events, along with some of our past events.
Israeli Film Night with Rabbi Goldstein and Havdallah - Saturday, April 27, 7 PM
Please join us for Havdallah, followed by a film, kosher for Passover snacks, and post-film discussion facilitated by Rabbi Goldstein.
Film - Life in Stills
Director/Writer - Tamar Tal-Anati
This charming 2011 documentary has won 20 awards. See the full list HERE.
Synopsis - Within her small shop, Miriam Weissenstein (age 96) is the guardian of nearly one million negatives documenting Israel’s defining moments. As her “Photo House” is destined for demolition, she engages the help of her grandson Ben to ensure its survival. Life in Stills follows this feisty woman’s struggle to ensure its survival, and reveals a wonderful love story about a grandson’s commitment to his grandmother.
Trailer - click HERE
Please note:
The location will be sent out to all registrants in advance.
Kosher L'Pesach snacks & beverages will be served. Please do not bring any outside food or beverages.
Members only. The event will not be live-streamed.
Register HERE
Israel/Gaza: A Conversation with Jon Allen, Rabbi Goldstein, and City Shul members - Thursday, May 23, 7:30 PM
Join us for a safe member-only space for asking questions, sharing emotions, getting information, seeking advice, and exploring - where we stand, where we might differ, and how we can support one another in this very difficult time.
The event is hosted by Jon Allen and Rabbi Goldstein.
The location to be provided closer to the date.
The event will not be live-streamed.
Members only, Adults only. Registration will be capped at 40 members.
Register HERE.
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Special City Shul Theatre Event - "In Seven Days", Sunday May 5, 2024, 7 PM; Talkback with Rabbi Goldstein for this performance only
Sunday, May 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
Through tears and laughter, In Seven Days explores what it means to live with grace and grapples with how we say goodbye to the people we love most. Rabbi Elyse Goldstein will lead a talkback presentation at the conclusion of the play. -
Friday ,
MayMay 31 , 2024Shabbat Special Event - A Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with Hava N’Ranena
Friday, May 31st 5:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat. The event begins at 5:30 PM, with coffee and a quiet shmooze, as the band sets up. Hava N’ranena - whose music is inspired by Nava Tehila in Jerusalem - will begin performing at 6:30 PM. The event concludes with Kiddish, followed by a light, vegetarian dinner.