Archive for the ‘Israel’ Category

Israeli Movie Nights

We’re excited to start Israeli movies nights!
We would love to explore the Israeli Orthodox society.The first night will be on Friday, December 16th, starting with a Shabbat ceremony in a cozy atmosphere Potluck style following with movie discussion.
Let us know if you are interested to join us in the future and email us at info@mishmashgroup.org

TELEM Talks: “I Touched the Kotel Stones”

Join us on a virtual tour of Jerusalem throughout history. Israeli’s educators and guides from the group Telem will take us to the streets of the Holy city through stories of the paratroopers entering the city in 1967.
When: Thursday, December 08, 2011 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: OFJCC - Room E104  • 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
“…1967. War [...]

TELEM Talks: “Us and Them”

Israel and the Middle East – This is about the Middle East today, about hopes and reality, about war and peace.
This is about terrorism and intelligence, about drifts and alliances, about interests and conflict. What is the connection between Hamas and Iran? What is the game Hezbollah plays? What is happening between Israel, Egypt and Turkey? Together we will [...]

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (www.svjff.org) is here and it’s not to be missed!
Mishmash will be attending multiple screenings throughout the festival and we hope you can join us. We’ll watch the films together and after we can go for drinks to discuss them. Since we won’t be able to attend everything, below is a [...]

CLUB Z (For Teens)

Club Z is where teens explore, discuss, debate and learn about being Jewish through connection with Israel. The program is a Jewish identity building model designed to build early teens’ awareness of the role of Israel for Jews around the world.
Most sessions will be from 6-9pm on Saturday evenings, with a few on Sundays. [...]

Bike & Learn for Israel

What is better than a bicycle ride on a breezy, sunny Sunday morning?
Don’t think too long. Grease your wheels and join us for a gorgeous ride along the bay. Israel trivia along the way!!!!
Don’t have a bicycle? No problem. We’ll have plenty for rent.
When: Sunday, July 31, 10:30 am
Where: Shoreline Park, Mountain View
Cost: Free (Rental [...]

Conversations with Natasha Mozgovaya

Join us for an informal conversation with Natasha Mozgovaya - a Russian Israeli journalist who is currently a Chief US Correspondent for Ha’aretz Daily based in Washington D.C.

Natasha’s expertise is broad: from politics and war conflicts, to insider’s views into media, to immigrants from the Former Soviet Union, to Social Networking …
We’ll see where the [...]

State of Israel - War and Peace

Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, Iran, the list goes on. For over 100 years Jews living in Erez Israel has been under constant threat of annihilation. In this discussion, we will examine the roots of the Middle Eastern Conflict, identify key players, become
familiar the geopolitical map of the region, ascertain the challenges facing Israel today and learn [...]

Reality & Fantasy in Israeli Filmmaking: An Evening with Ari Folman

Join Mishmash in collaboration with Bay Area young adult groups for an evening with Ari Folman, creator of a critically acclaimed animation documentary, Waltz With Bashir. “Inside the Artist’s Studio” is a unique opportunity to view some of Folman’s other works as well as discuss the filmmaker’s vision of contemporary Israel and his artistic [...]

Red fish. Blue fish. Gefilte fish. Jellyfish!

The new Jewish year 5770 is just a few blinks away. Let it be sweet and peaceful! But before you shmear your Granny Smiths with honeyed goodness, join us for a new Jewish delicacy– Jellyfish.
Winner of the Caméra d’or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, Jellyfish (Meduzot) is a richly imaginative portrait of three very [...]