Kicking Off the Month at Beit Avi Chai

Monday, August 1, 20:00

Av: On Transition and Separation

At the height of the summer is a distincttransition point in the lives of every Israeli: the August draft. For others,this is the time when they make their big trip, or, alternatively, it marks theend of exams. This is an evening of ends that are also beginnings.

Three lectures withDalik Wolinitz

And with:

Brig. Gen.Eli Schermeister, ChiefOfficer of Education and Youth: on the August draft.Sefi Ben Yosef,tour guide in Israel and around the world: on journeys and travels

Dr.Roberto Mitelpunkt: about thepsyche in instances of endings and beginnings

Admission free, but subject to availablespace

Tickets available starting 19:00

Wednesday, August 31, 20:00

Elul: Welcome to First Grade

Not only is Elul the last month in the Hebrewcalendar-it also marks the beginning of the schoolyear. A moving evening for anyone who’s ever started first grade

Host: Prof.Avigdor Shinan

With:Esther Shekalim, poet andscholar of Jewish communities: Beginning ceremonies: reading in the Jewishcommunity

Prof.Ziva Shamir: About children’ssongs and learning to read

Public sing-along withYossi Lev

Admission free, but subject to availablespace

Tickets available starting at 19:00