Israeli? Israeli-American? American? Why Speaking Hebrew Matters

October 2015, citing statistics from the Reut Institute, the Israeli-American Council and the PEW report about Israeli-Americans, Jewish identity, education and Israel connection this article explores the important of Hebrew language for Israelis, Israeli-Americans and Americans too.  Written by Jennie Starr, Founder/CEO at Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Experiences in San Diego, CA. Read in English: @ Times of Israel  or at @eJewish Philanthropy Read in Hebrew: @Shavua Israeli (scroll to p. 27)

ARIK EINSTEIN LIFE & SONGS Jan 9

  Arik Einstein His Life and Songs Arik Einstein, acclaimed Israeli singer, songwriter, actor and screenwriter, is regarded as the greatest, most popular and influential Israeli artist of all time. Audio-visual presentation in ENGLISH by Music Director, Rivi Raz Performance and English translation of the Hebrew songs in programs PLUS Sing-along in HEBREW Saturday, January 9, 2016, 7:30 pm Lawrence Family JCC, Rehearsal Room 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tickets may still be available at the door, if you arrive early

SIFRIYAT PIJAMA HEBREW STORY TIME: Tu B’Shvat Jan 18

FAMILY: SIFRIYAT PIJAMA HEBREW STORYTIME FOR TU B’SHVAT שעת סיפור בעברית Monday, January 18, 2016  10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Barnes and Noble, Encinitas Cost: FREE. RSVP Join us to celebrate Tu’B Shvat. Hebrew books with friends and some interactive hands on activities. English and Hebrew speakers welcome!  Featuring free books from SP-BA and other classic Israeli Authors and fun activities. Join us for a fun free event. Sign up for a free Hebrew book each month at www.sp-ba.org