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Reform Birthright Opportunity
The Taglit-Birthright Israel: KESHER trip is a free 10-day trip to Israel. Examining issues such as social justice, a commitment to pluralism in Israel and the Diaspora, and our personal connection with historical and modern Israel through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will find a variety of ways to explore their own Jewish identity. Trips include substantial time in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, a hike up Masada, a swim in the Dead Sea, a visit to the Golan Heights, and much more! In order to be eligible for this FREE trip, you must be: Jewish, between the ages of 18-26 at the time of the trip's departure, and never have been on a peer educational trip to Israel before. This means that one can have gone to Israel with family or on their own. They are not eligible if they went on some other teen group program. KESHER offers to put buses together based on interest groups (URJ Camp groups, college or post-college aged groups, etc): There are a variety of trips to Israel available under the Taglit-Birthright Israel umbrella. The Kesher trip is planned by the KESHER College Department of the Union for Reform Judaism, along with the URJ Israel Education Department to give participants a uniquely Reform experience in Israel. Trips occur twice per year; in the spring/summer months (May-August) and in the winter months (December-March). Registration for the spring/summer trips opens in early February and registration for the winter trips opens in early September. The trips are 10-days long, with an option to extend in Israel. Registration for Taglit-Birthright Israel's winter trips is on September 14, 2010 at 10:00 am EDT. Spaces will fill up quickly. Please be in touch if you have any questions. The Union for Reform Judaism KESHER staff team can be reached by email at info@kesherbirthright.org or by phone 202-640-2648 Evening of Jewish Renaissance Expanding to Weekend of Jewish Renaissance The 2010 Dr. James Yashar and Judge Marjorie Yashar Weekend of Jewish Renaissance will be held on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th, 2010. The weekend will feature educational opportunities, a shuk, delicious food, and live entertainment. Each year, this community program brings together hundreds of adults of all affiliations for an inspiring evening of Jewish learning and a great display of K’lal Yisrael (unity of the Jewish people). The shuk will be open Saturday evening and again on Sunday, with local vendors offering an array of beautifully designed Judaica, jewelry, art work and more. The weekend will conclude with a PJ Library children?s 'concert on Sunday afternoon. Back by popular demand, singer and songwriter Shira Kline will entertain and delight children with her music and ruach. For more information on Shira Kline visit her website at www.shirlala.com. The Weekend of Jewish Renaissance is a program of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Rhode Island, the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island and the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island. For more information please contact Jana Brenman, Director of Arts and Culture at JCCRI. Jana can be reached at (401) 861-8800 or via e-mail at: jbrenman@jccri.org.
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