JNF’s Preserving the Past, Ensuring the Present & Securing Our Future
FEATURING
Col. Richard Kemp
Media Commentator, Writer, Soldier & Public Speaker
Colonel Richard Kemp was a soldier for 30 years, commanding British forces in some of the world’s worst conflict hotspots, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans. He was also the head of the international terrorism intelligence team at the British Prime Minister’s Office. Kemp was wounded in a terrorist attack in Northern Ireland, and his name appeared on an Al Qaida kill list found in Syria. Now a media commentator, writer, and public speaker, Kemp frequently defends Israel against lies, bias, and distortions around the world, including at the United Nations.
When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Rancho Mirage, CA
Address Provided Prior to Event
NO COST TO ATTEND | DIETARY LAWS OBSERVED
World Wide Wrap 2025
The World Wide Wrap is on 2/9/25. It is where men’s clubs get together, wrap tefillin and eat/drink together. CBI’s Men’s Club invites the community to gather as Jewish men and participate in this sacred Jewish tradition along with Jewish Men’s organizations from around the world.
Located in the CBI Social Hall. We will have bagels/lox/drinks. Folks will need to bring their own Tefillin.
Sponsor: N/A
When: Sunday, February 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Congregation B’Nai Israel
2111 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, 92782
(714) 730-9693
Song Circle – Kumzitz
Song Circle / Kumitz at Laguna Woods. Songs of love, work, and protest. English, Hebrew, and Yiddish.
Sponsor: Pacific Community of Cultural Jews
Contact
Joshua Moss
336.558.5138
cincinnatiklez@yahoo.com
http://www.pccjews.org
When: Sunday, February 9
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: RSVP Required
TBD after RSVP
Laguna Woods
CA, 92637
336.558.5138
Merage JCC’s Israeli Film Series 2025
All films in Hebrew with English subtitles
In-Person at the Merage JCC
Running on Sand
Young Eritrean refugee Aumari faces deportation from Israel but cleverly dodges immigration authorities at the airport. In a twist of fate, he’s mistaken for a Nigerian soccer player who was supposed to arrive at the same time. Seizing this unexpected opportunity, he steps into the spotlight as a new key player for the team Maccabi Netanya, despite having no soccer skills. As Aumari navigates his double life, he unites a divided team and discovers the true meaning of belonging. Nominated for the Israeli Academy Award for Best Film, this charming story blends humor and heart, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of those often unseen in society.
Dramatic comedy, 104 minutes, Director: Adar Shafran
$10 JCC Members, $15 Public
When: Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 PM
Where:
Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
949.435.3400