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JEWISH LIFE
Everything Hebrew School Never Taught You – An Exploration of the Impact the Israeli LGBTQ+ Community has had on Modern Spoken Hebrew
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Join a riveting exploration into the challenges of bringing an ancient language up to speed with the times, and how Israel’s thriving LGBTQ+ community has made their impact on the language.
Passover Kahoot- Presented by The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp
Recorded LIVE on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Explore the themes of Passover through an interactive, entertaining and engaging online trivia game.
Sheva Talks: Tikkun Olam Part 2
Courtesy of JCCS of North America NY, NY
An Evening of Deep Listening; Facing and Combating Racism With/In the Jewish Community
Recorded LIVE on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Jews often pride themselves on past alliances with the Black community in social justice pursuits. But where are we now? How can we go further? A Jewish community-wide dialogue with Jews of Colour—Can... Read More
The Untold Story of Jewish Women and the Second World War
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Journalist Ellin Bessner and Women Studies scholar Jennifer Shaw will discuss the significant roles Jewish women played in the Second World War.
A Bond That Lasts Forever with Cher Hubsher and Dawn Hubsher
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Cher Hubsher and Dawn Hubsher, from the hit TLC TV Series sMothered, dive into this insightful, funny, and honest exploration of mother/daughter relationships
The Cracks in Everything with Brant Slomovic & Sara Angel
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM
There is a group of young men and women, non-Israelis numbering in the thousands, who come from countries around the world and volunteer in the Israeli military. For them, the price of admission into ... Read More
Nealy Fisher demos Passover chocolate chip cookies
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Fall into Comfort: Plant Based Comfort Foods
Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM
In partnership with the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford.
Healthy and hearty meals are essential when it comes to cooking for your family. Talia Pollock, author of “Party in My Plants,” shares a fe... Read More
ShevaTalks: Drash
From JCC Association Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Building a Relationship with Israel as a Second Home hosted by UJA’s Jewish Service
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Join Dr. Assael Romanelli in a presentation and discussion of his research: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Constructs of ‘Home’ in Jewish Emerging Adults in Gap-Year Programmes in Israel.
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Shabbat Family Party with L’Dance
Recorded LIVE on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Parents and caregivers are invited to join their little ones in this fun interactive Shabbat class.
Healing Through Laughter- Israel’s Medical Clowning Program In partnership with the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Rosh Hashanah Recipes with Jamie Geller, Food and Lifestyle Expert
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM
As Friday marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, chef Jamie Geller joins us to celebrate with delicious dishes for the holiday table. She shares a slow-cooked brisket recipe, along with an apple and ho... Read More
Something Beautiful Happened by Yvette Manessis Corporon
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Yvette Manessis Corporon grew up listening to her grandmother’s stories about how the people of the small Greek island Erikousa hid a Jewish family—a tailor named Savvas and his daughters—from the Naz... Read More
92Y Shababa- Shabbat Celebration
Recorded LIVE on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join Rebecca Schoffer (and her puppets!) for an interactive, joyful Shabbat celebration!
Working Towards Varsity: A Conversation With Canada's Elite Varsity Coaches Presented by Maccabi Canada
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Elite varsity coaches from different universities across Canada will share their insights on how aspiring athletes can work towards achieving varsity status under present circumstances.
From The Front Lines: COVID-19 (Episode 2)
Dr. Ari Greenwald, Esther Vlessing & Dr. Jeremy Frank join co-hosts Adina Samuels and Sara Yacobi-Harris for the second episode of 'From the Front Lines'
COVID-19 affects all our lives. With warmth... Read More
Sheva Talks - Tikkun Olam Part 1
Courtesy of JCCS of North America NY, NY
Mifgash Talks with Dr.Yehuda Kurtzer
Courtesy of JCCS of North America NY, NY
UJA ShinShinim Presents: Story Time (English)
Join our UJA Israeli Shinshinim on a journey through story time as they read Leah Goldberg’s ‘A Flat for Rent’.
Discovering Israel Through Architecture with The Bauhaus Center of Tel Aviv
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Join UJA’s Israel Engagement for a hands-on look at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Bauhaus Movement in Tel Aviv from its earliest iterations to modern adaptations with Dr. Micha Gross of The Ba... Read More
UJA Jewish Service Presents Exploring Early Childhood Education in Israel
Recorded LIVE on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Join UJA’s Jewish Service in a panel discussion with early-childhood education industry leaders to discuss the present and future of early-childhood education in Israel, and how future volunteers in t... Read More
A Taste of Shavuot with Amy Rosen’s Blintzes with Blueberry Sauce
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Amy Rosen is a James Beard nominated award-winning freelance journalist. Amy released her fifth cookbook, Kosher Style, and will demo how to make delicious blintzes with blueberry sauce.
UJA is bringing Israel into your home for this year’s Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration!
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM
To mark Israel’s independence, UJA is excited to deliver a live stream of fantastic programming from morning until night.
Sheva Talks: Shabbat Part 2
Courtesy of JCCS of North America NY, NY
Matti Friedman with David Bezmozgis: Inside the Mossad
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Canadian-Israeli journalist, New York Times Op-Ed contributor and author Matti Friedman joins us to discuss his award-winning book Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel.
"I Want You to Know We're Still Here" with Esther Safran Foer
Recorded LIVE on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 8:00 PM
'I Want You to Know We're Still Here' is the poignant and deeply moving story not only of Esther's journey but of four generations living in the shadow of the Holocaust. They are four generations of s... Read More
Passover Music with Eldan
Join Eldan as he sings his favourite Passover songs with his guitar! Listen closely and you will discover the story of Passover and why we celebrate this holiday.