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Israel Encounter Weekend
Join Rabbi Shalom Hammer, Director of Educational programming and featured educator of the Yeshivot Hesder Sderot Israel, for an inspiring and informative weekend.
Identify with the Jewish nation
Examine the future of Eretz Yisrael
Unite with the people of Sderot Israel
View videos of Rabbi Hammer's presentation
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Sample Program
Adult Lecture Topics (Friday night, Shabbat day)
Redefining Religious Zionism - What was brought to the forefront of Religious Zionism twenty years ago is not the same today. What is and should be the major agenda for Religious Zionism today? Jerusalem Exclusive, Undivided and not for sale - Jerusalem cannot and never will be divided. Subscribing to G-d's plan means beleiving that He maintains an inseparable relationship with the Holy City.
Irresponsibility the greatest threat to Jewish Existence - Irresponsibility is a problem that has penetrated every pocket of the Jewish community. What we can do to avoid its destructive consequences.
The Purpose Principal: Achieving a Meaningful Existence -
Appreciating G-d's intentions for creating man-kind helps us introduce more meaning into our daily lives and greater comprehension for our existence and the advancement of Israel.
Travel Through the Text for Teens: (Shabbat day)
The Jewish Leadership Seminar - An analysis of Moshe's ascent to Jewish leadership. We will question and discuss the attributes we should look for in Jewish leadership and how to assume this role in order to positively affect the Jewish future.
Film Presentation: (Saturday evening)
Option One:
Screening of - The Long Way Home
Oscar award winning film documenting the aftermath of World War II through the establishment of the State of Israel.
Option Two:
Screening of - Sderot: A City's Struggle to Survive
Kassam Rockets are consistently fired from Gaza threatening the vibrant city of Sderot. Yet its 22,000 inhabitants defy the eye of terror as the Yeshivot Hesder Sderot remains the source of inspiration and hope.
Lecture to follow either film option
Israel's Future a Work in Progress - Amongst all of the turmoil and uncertainty, the vision and passion required to help ensure the future of Eretz Yisrael.
A Soldier's Story: (Sunday morning for children)
Wearing his IDF uniform, Rabbi Hammer offers a humorous and educational talk. This interactive presentation helps children understand the concept of Kidush Hashem based on Rabbi Hammer's experiences in the IDF and in Sderot.
Screening of - Sderot: A City's Struggle to Survive
Kassam Rockets are consistently fired from Gaza threatening the vibrant city of Sderot. Yet its 22,000 inhabitants defy the eye of terror as the Yeshivot Hesder Sderot remains the source of inspiration and hope.
Connect with Sderot: (Sunday morning)
Contributions used to purchase combat gear and basic needs for the soldiers from Sderot. Write a personal letter to the soldiers expressing your concern for the boys who are protecting our homeland. Connect with our city under siege.
"...captivating speaker who commands the attention of the audience…profound scholarship with entertaining vignettes… Rabbi Hammer quickly creates a relationship between himself and the crowd..."
Rabbi Moshe Scheiner Palm Beach Synagogue, Palm Beach Florida
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