Israel Connection

Purim

The name is derived from the rabbinic saying (Meg. 7b) that one should revel on Purim until one no longer knows (ad de-lo yada) the difference between "Blessed be Mordecai" and "Cursed be Haman." The first Adloyada was held in Tel Aviv (1912) and spread to other communities in Israel. It is celebrated by carnival processions with decorated floats through the main streets, accompanied by bands. Source: J.T. Lewinski (ed.), Sefer ha-Mo'adim, 6 (1956), 277–296.

Purim in Israel 5770 (2010). The rain maid it especially happy!!!

The Sister City Program

Hof Ha Carmel Our Sister City connection in Israel
(Site is in Hebrew)

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Sharing recipes with the Sister City. Read more

Mourning the loss of Hof Ha'Carmel member,
Zvika Harari

Jan 2010 - Tu B'Shvat tree planting in Sister City. Watch the video!

The Shlicha Program

Each year, we bring a young adult from Israel to live with us here in New Hampshire. They travel the across the entire state educating us, enriching our lives, and sharing their lives with us.

Our Shlicha

Shlomit is a Law school graduate from the Israeli college of management academic studies in Rishon Le’tziyon (L.L.B degree). She decided to be a shlicha before starting her internship. Shlomit comes from a modern orthodox Zionist family, and considers herself traditional and Zionist. She enjoys singing, writing songs, playing the guitar, and having interesting discussions.

Activities in March:

March 10	Israeli night at Temple Israel Manchester, 7pm.
March 16	Israeli discussion at temple Etz Haim in Derry, 6:30pm.
March 20	Discussion following "This Savage Parade" at Winnipesaukee Playhouse in conjunction with Temple B’nai Israel, Laconia.
March 23	Hebrew (tea) time at the Federation, 4:45pm. Read more

Save the Dates:

April 6

Ready, Set, Mimuna! The NH young adults will be celebrating the Mimuna- a traditional celebration by North African Jews. Read more about this special event!

May 9

Israel’s Independence Day 2010

May 27

The Israeli book club- "Adjusting Sights", by Haim Sabato.

Read Shlomit's latest column from the NH Jewish Reporter

Jan/Feb column (PDF)

Contact Shlomit: israeli@jewishnh.org, office: (603) 627-7679, cell: (603) 493-6840

Our Previous Shlichot- Photos and contact information for our past shlichot