Sunday, November 22 11:00am “The Terazin Story – A Short History of Suffering and Deception” With Pavel Batel
Pavel Batel, the founder of Terezin Private Tours, graduated from the Military Academy "The West Point of the East" in Prague with a diploma in history. His work protecting politicians and Hollywood celebrities eventually brought him to the Terezin concentration camp, and thereafter he has dedicated his life to Holocaust studies and research. For the past fifteen years he has scoured archives and traveled the world to transcribe the last testimonials of survivors and preserve the legacy of their stories and wisdom. Pavel was invited on Yom Ha Shoa (Holocaust Memorial Day) to Israel, where on a live broadcast he presented forgotten Terezin and Auschwitz hero Fredy Hirsch (one of the main characters in his third novel).
Terezín, a former prison north of Prague, Czechoslovakia was converted into a transit ghetto-camp. Terezín, or Theresienstadt, as the Germans called it, was a Nazi propaganda site used for deception. It was unique in that it did not fit the definition of a concentration camp or a ghetto; it was used both as a way-station for those being sent to other camps farther east and as a place to house specific populations of Jews. Pavel will discuss the artists, children, musicians and suffering that characterized Terezin.
Tuesday, December 1st 8:00 Take a Selfie: Self Care During COVID with Alison Glaser
This interactive, hands-on workshop will emphasize the importance of self care and avoiding burn-out. Participants will explore their own personal strategies as well as challenges they face in practicing effective self-care. Participants will develop action plans for enhancing and prioritizing the practice of self-care in their personal and professional lives.
Sunday, December 13 11:00 am Jewish and Democratic: Threats and Challenges to Israel’s Democracy with Anat Hoffman
In recent years, authoritarian regimes have been gaining strength worldwide, mostly following financial and social crises. Although our country has managed to keep its democracy intact, we must remain aware and be vocal about its violations. Attacks on the courts and especially Israel’s Supreme Court, have increased. There are also more and more attacks - from the highest government offices - against Israeli journalists, and even against the Attorney General’s office, and other safeguards of democracy. During this webinar, we will scrutinize the different threats and challenges to Israel’s democracy. One of them, the Supreme Court Override Bill, could remove all power from the Supreme Court. While the Knesset is not fully functional, this can open a Pandoras box for extremist behaviors and indoctrination. It is imperative to understand where seemly harmless actions can lead and what we can do about them.
Anat Hoffman, an Israeli born in Jerusalem, serves as the Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) since 2002.
Come Home to Israel and Let Israel Come Home to You December 19th to 23rd 5:00 to 6:00pm each night Visit Israel from your Home
Join the incredible Keren Hananel, (Keren has lead multiple trips for TSE) as she takes us on a five day tour through Israel including explorations of some newer sights that have only opened during the pandemic.
December 19: Explore Northern Israel: The Golan heights and Mt. Hermon
December 20:The Story of Caesarea and Recent Archaeological Findings
December 21: Jerusalem
December 22: Kumran (sight of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Ein Gedi and its Ancient Synagogue
December 23: Southern Israel: Sde Boker, Ben Gurion’s House, Ben Gurion’s Grave and Ovdat
The last night of the tour will include a “Banquet” from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with the opportunity to purchase an Israeli meal to be picked up at the Temple prior to the event, enjoyed with some shmoozing.
Thursday, November 19 2:00p Renaissance: 6 Great Stories by Six Great Performances
Erev Shabbat, November 20 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, November 21 9:00a Torah Study
Sunday, November 22 11:00a “The Terazin Story – A Short History of Suffering and Deception” With Pavel Batel 5:00p Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00p Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Monday, November 23
Tuesday, November 24
Wednesday, November 25 ELC Closes at 12:30PM 11:00a Torah Study
Thursday, November 26 ELC Closed
Erev Shabbat, November 27 ELC Closed 7:30p Shabbat Service
Are you ready for a Doughnut Truck - mini gourmet doughnuts, milkshakes topped with doughnuts, hot chocolate, coffee, loads of fun! Not your usual Chanukah celebration and not only because we're having an outdoor service in December!
