Exercises for Women with Orly Sasson
2027-12-02 08:30 - 09:30 (Asia/Jerusalem) | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Exercises for Women
with Orly Sasson
8:30 – 9:30 Thursdays
Orly Sasson is proud of all the ladies who continued with her exercise class during the lockdown. She now invites new members to join her osteoporosis-prevention class. Every Thursday, you can enjoy exercising to music and a peaceful meditation at the end of each lesson.
Orly’s lessons emphasize the importance of positive thinking and relaxation after exercise. Classes are accompanied by soothing music.
Members: NIS 50 per lesson payable at the lesson
Non-members: NIS 100 per lesson payable at the lesson

Art Class - with Ruth Lenk
2027-12-01 09:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Art Classes With Ruth Lenk
9.30 Wednesdays
Forget that Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills. Art is fun! And you don’t need to have any experience to produce beautiful work.
I’ve heard that there are two steps to success: 1. Start 2. Carry on.
Take that first step by joining our Art class. We meet every Wednesday morning from 9.30-11.30.
Then, work with me to develop the techniques you want to master: pencil, watercolors, chalk, pastel, acrylic, collage. I am an experienced artist and teacher (let’s not count the years – but over 40) and I want to help you learn to express yourself artistically in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Members: NIS 60 per lesson
Non-members: NIS 120 per lesson
Payable at the Box Office per four weeks

Through Margo Sugarman’s Lens - Photography Exhibition
2027-06-25 09:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Through Margo Sugarman’s Lens
Photography Exhibition
The iconic Kodak Instamatic was the first camera I picked up in the 1970s. I was around 8 years old and even back then I loved the excitement of seeing the developed photos. That feeling has never left me. At around that time, my older brothers were experimenting with their Asahi Pentax and set up a dark room in the basement of our house. I can still smell the chemicals and remember my delight at seeing the ghostly images emerging and morphing into black and white shots.
There has virtually never been a time when I haven’t had a camera with me. I’ve always been happier behind the camera than in front of it. Travel, friends, family, pets, and later, my children. When my son became a baseball player and my daughter a dancer, it was natural for me to become the “photographer mom”. That’s when my love for action photography developed, and I started taking it more seriously.
Today, dance photography is my main focus – both live action and in a studio. I relish the challenge of capturing the apex of a dance move during a show when you only have one chance at it, of finding the right balance between the changing lighting and letting in enough light to make the optimal picture and stop the action at its peak.
Travel photography, with an emphasis on the Tuscan countryside and villages, isn’t far behind. The beautiful stone alleyways, the rolling hills, the iconic Cypress trees, are great subjects. And they stand perfectly still, so taking that picture is a far less heart stopping endeavor.
With the Canon EOS R6 Mark II digital mirrorless camera I have today, I’ve come a long way since my Kodak. I hope you enjoy the images I’ve selected out of the thousands that I’ve shot over the years.
Please call 098330950 during office hours 08:30-12:30 to make sure the hall is open for viewing the exhibition.
The Berkowitz Marcus Hall is available for exhibiting art works and photography. If you or someone you know is interested in exhibiting artwork in our hall, please contact info@netanyaaaci.org.il.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Pilates - with Norman Kotler
2026-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Pilates – with Norman Kotler
14:00 Sundays and 16:00 Wednesdays.
NEW: Sundays do not include floor Pilates
Live and on Zoom – contact box office to register for Zoom 09-8330950

Pilates helps women and men improve their flexibility, strength, balance, and posture.
The exercises are fun, no-impact and easy to learn. No experience with Pilates is necessary. Norman has been involved with Pilates and Yoga for over 15 years and is a qualified Pilates mat instructor.
Please wear modest, comfortable clothing.
Bring your own mat or bring a towel to cover the mats at Netanya AACI.
Members NIS 240 for 8 sessions
Non-members NIS 480 for 8 sessions
Payable at the Box Office 098330950

Roby Simons: What’s with those Abandoned Buildings in Netanya?
2026-10-11 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
What’s with those Abandoned Buildings in Netanya?
Roby Simons
19:30 Sunday 11 October
There are several high-profile dead buildings in Netanya, on the north side of the Kikkar, south of the Kikkar right on the beach on Denker, and the old hotel north of Blue Bay. They’ve been around for a decade or more. What were they at their peak? How did they get to their current situation? Why hasn’t that site been redeveloped, and what can we expect in the future? I’ll apply a real estate and urban planning perspective to analyzing these sites.
Robert A. Simons retired in 2024 after serving 34 years as a Professor of Real Estate and Urban Planning at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. From 2020-2023, he served as the Chair/Director of the School of Urban Affairs. He also supervised the graduate Certificate Program in Real Estate Development and Finance, and directed the Master of Urban Planning, Design and Development program. During Fall 2005, Dr. Simons was a Fulbright Scholar at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr. Simons received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in City and Regional Planning, with an emphasis in real estate.
Members Prepaid – NIS 40
Non-members and Members at the Door – NIS 60
Prepaid ticketing available until noon on the day of the event.

Keeping Your Memory Strong – A 4-Week Memory Workshop
2026-08-03 09:00, 2026-07-27 09:00, 2026-07-20 09:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Keeping Your Memory Strong – A 4-Week Memory Workshop
with Talia Gittler-Aronowitz
09:00 Monday 13, 20, 27 July and 3 August
Memory is central to who we are and how we experience daily life. This practical, hands-on workshop is designed for older adults who want to stay mentally sharp and build confidence in their memory. Over four weekly 50-minute sessions, we will explore proven memory strategies through group games, creative exercises, and engaging activities — all in a warm, supportive, and enjoyable setting. Each week builds on the last, covering how we take in information, how we hold onto it, and how we retrieve it when we need it. No prior knowledge is needed — just the desire to learn, practice, and have fun together.
Talia is an occupational therapist with 12 years of experience specializing in neurological rehabilitation for adults and seniors. She has extensive experience working on cognitive health, with a focus on memory, attention, and problem-solving. Talia leads cognitive training groups that emphasize practical strategies for everyday life, and she is passionate about helping older adults remain independent, engaged, and confident.
Members pre-paid NIS 160 for the four-week session
Members at door and non-members NIS 240 for the four week session
Limited to 15 participants – prepay and reserve early (your payment is your reservation)
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:00) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets (prorated) available until noon on the Sunday before each session (space available).
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Harvey Bordowitz: One (*H*e*l*l*) Heck of a Lecture! - The Devil in Music
2026-07-28 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Harvey Bordowitz: One Hell Heck of a Lecture! – The Devil in Music
Multimedia Music Lecture
19:30 Sunday 28 July
Call him Satan, Lucifer or Beelzebub, the king of the underworld always seeks to unleash his malice and mischief on the world above. We’ll be making his acquaintance in music by Mozart, Verdi, Paganini, Saint-Saëns, and many more. Come for a devil of a time!
Harvey Bordowitz has been esteemed as one of this country’s most innovative and creative conductors and music directors and has guest-conducted orchestras throughout the world.
For over 40 years he has lectured in both Hebrew and English on a vast range of musical topics, with humour, erudition and a deep love of music. Harvey’s music lectures are very popular with Netanya AACI members
Members pre-paid NIS 50
Members at door and non-members NIS 70
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon on the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Danny Weissfeld: Choosing Israel - Live Music & Lecture
2026-07-26 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Choosing Israel: Live Music & Lecture
Danny Weissfeld
19:30 Sunday 26 July
Danny Weissfeld, an acclaimed Israeli-American guitarist, has spent decades performing on the world’s most prestigious stages alongside global icons like Kelly Clarkson, James Blunt, and Anastacia. But behind the bright lights and the successful international career lay a profound personal dilemma.
In this moving live music and lecture presentation, Danny opens up about his decision to leave Israel after his military service to pursue the “American Dream.” He shares raw stories from his years in the US—from the heights of professional comfort and luxury to the jarring encounters with rising antisemitism that forced him to view his identity in a new light.
Danny dives deep into the internal tug-of-war: the struggle of choosing between a flourishing career abroad and the visceral pull toward his homeland. He discusses the challenges of reintegrating into Israeli society, the sacrifices made along the way, and the ultimate realization that despite the hardships, coming home was the most rewarding chord he ever struck.
Through live guitar performances and honest dialogue, Danny explores what it truly means to choose Israel every day, offering a unique perspective on Jewish identity, resilience, and the meaning of “home” in an ever-changing world.
Members pre-paid NIS 40
Members at door and non-members NIS 60
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon on the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Claudia Davimes: The Joy of Being Wrong
2026-07-12 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
The Joy of Being Wrong
Claudia Davimes
19:30 Sunday 12 July
Claudia Davimes has been in private practice for 37 years. She has a Masters in Social Work from Boston University, Massachusetts. She has worked in Cambridge Hospital, Johannesburg Hospital, and the Wits University Speech and Hearing Department. She worked as a co-therapist in dream groups for five years and has lectured in the Johannesburg Jewish community on Dreams, Illness and Parenting Skills. She has supervised Psychologists and Social Work students.
Claudia has been the Resident Social Worker on 3 Talk, the SABC3 daily talk show, for five years.
In Israel, Claudia has spoken at Telfed and Esra events and on Zoom meetings during the war on stress management. A review of her book was published in the Esra magazine. Claudia sees clients at home and maintains a practice on Zoom with clients overseas.
Members pre-paid NIS 40
Members at door and non-members NIS 60
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon on the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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“Not a July 4th” Summer BBQ
2026-07-07 18:00 | Winter Lake Park, Ben Gurion Blvd, Netanya, Israel
“Not a July 4th” Summer BBQ
18:00 Tuesday 7 July
Come together to enjoy an evening of food, friends and fun!
Please bring your own beer and wine and don’t forget the sunscreen.
There will be a vegetarian option, so please mention when you book.
Make it an evening to remember!
Location: Netanya Winter Park, Ben Gurion Blvd
Price:
Early Bird preregistration by 2 July
Members NIS 85
Non-members NIS 95
Children under 12: NIS 65
Preregistration after 2 July until noon 6 July
Members NIS 105
Non-members NIS 105
Children under 12: NIS 85
Preregistration and payment required due to catering purposes.

Writers’ Aerobics
2026-07-05 12:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Writers’ Aerobics

With Shashi Ishai
12:30 Sunday 5 July
Shashi Ishai leads our monthly Writers’ Aerobics workshop, a small, intimate group of writers, at all stages of developing writing skills.
All come from different backgrounds, ages and life experiences. In class, from a one sentence “prompt”, each writer focuses his/her creative juices and imagination and, as a result, no story is the same. Each has its own unique imprint.
We write within a nurturing, supportive environment of fun-loving people.
Sounds daunting?
Even if you have never written anything more than a shopping list, Shashi dares you to come and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed!

Members: NIS 25 per session
Non-members: NIS 35 per session
Please pay at the door or via ticket below.

Zumba Gold
2026-06-30 09:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Zumba Gold
9:30-10:15 Sundays and Tuesdays
Our class is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity.
You will enjoy Shlomit’s positive spirit, humour, and the personal attention she gives to each one of her students. You will come out with a smile!
The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Shlomit Stroh, dancer, actor and singer, taught Zumba Gold and song and dance to Latin music all over South America. She spreads the joy at Netanya AACI.
Members NIS 35 per session, payable at the lesson
Non-members NIS 70 per session, payable at the lesson

English Tutors Closing Gathering
2026-06-29 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
English Tutors Closing Gathering
11:00 Monday, 29 June
Despite some understandable glitches this year the AACI volunteer English tutoring project has had another successful school year due primarily to great efforts from the organizers Renee Rosenberg and Judy Shafarman.
About 3 dozen volunteers assisted in over a dozen schools throughout Netanya. Volunteers were also invited to several support sessions both at Netanya AACI and the city pedagogical center. Several schools participated for the first time this year.
Come join the program at next year’s Introductory meeting on September 15.
You can contact Renee Rosenberg or Judy Shafarman to learn more about the program at any time. Send a note to info@netanyaaaci.org.il and they will get back to you.
All of this year’s volunteers are invited to our closing gathering.

Chess Club
2026-06-29 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Chess Club
11:00 Mondays
Chess Club and Lessons – Beginner and Intermediate
Instructor: Barry Schneider
Barry is a chess expert and was one of the 15th best chess players in Manchester, England as a teenager.
Come learn the game of kings! and play with your competition!
Members NIS 25
Non-members NIS 35
Payable at the door.
For information call the box office at 098330950.

Harley Zipori - The Cassini-Huygens Mission: A Voyage of Discovery
2026-06-28 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Harley Zipori – The Cassini-Huygens Mission: A Voyage of Discovery
19:30 Sunday 28 June
The planet Saturn is the jewel in the crown of the solar system. Situated in the remote reaches of the solar system, far from the Sun, Saturn has been a planet of mystery, drawing the attention of astronomers ever since Galileo discovered the rings with his telescope.
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft orbited Saturn for over a decade, exploring the planet and its moons and making truly astounding discoveries that changed the way we think of planets and objects that orbit them. Cassini carried the Huygens probe that landed on Saturn’s moon Titan, the first ever landing on any body in the outer solar system.
Come join us for a voyage of discovery of how this marvelous feat was accomplished and what Cassini told us about Saturn, its moons and its phenomenal ring system.
Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and an MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, Harley started working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in 1978. He spent most of his time there working on the Galileo spacecraft that eventually orbited Jupiter. Harley made Aliyah in 1981 and worked in the technology sector until retiring in 2019. He has been living in Netanya since 1984. He has an ongoing passion for all things astronomical and loves sharing it with others.
Members NIS 30
Non-members and Members at the door NIS 50
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 or pay at the door. Prepaid tickets available until noon on the day of this event.

Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Zumba Gold
2026-06-28 09:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Zumba Gold
9:30-10:15 Sundays and 9:00-9:45 Tuesdays
Our class is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity.
You will enjoy Shlomit’s positive spirit, humour, and the personal attention she gives to each one of her students. You will come out with a smile!
The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Shlomit Stroh, dancer, actor and singer, taught Zumba Gold and song and dance to Latin music all over South America. She spreads the joy at Netanya AACI.
Members NIS 35 per session, payable at the lesson
Non-members NIS 70 per session, payable at the lesson

Yoga/Chi Kung - with Dr. Lisel Badach
2026-06-25 10:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Yoga/Chi Kung – with Dr. Lisel Badach
10:00 Thursdays
Open your channels and free your energy while practicing a harmonious blend of Yoga and Chi Kung that will bring about the benefits of both in a synergetic effect: spontaneously developing within you the talent of easily combining serenity and alertness, and creating a more meaningful life.
Dr. Lisel Badach, Physician MD, has practiced privately and in hospitals in Paris, UMDNJ USA, and Haifa. She acquired certifications and licences in many kinds of alternative medicine approaches including meditation, massage, shiatsu, healing of the soul, psychology, etc.
Members NIS 30 per session Non-Members NIS 60 per session
Pay at the door.

Book Club - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
2026-06-23 16:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Book Club -The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Led by Marcy Manas and Liz Morley
16:00 Tuesday 23 June
Our Book Talk meets once a month. Books are available to borrow from the Gura Family Memorial Library.
Our June choice is The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation.
Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.
Members NIS 25
Non-members NIS 35
Purchase tickets below, contact the Box Office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.

Poetry Please - Poems about Birthdays
2026-06-22 16:00 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Poetry Please – Poems about Birthdays
16:00 Monday 22 June
At the Premises and on Zoom
The monthly Poetry Please activity is now in its 15th year. Selections are largely from English and American poetry, as well as from translated Medieval Hebrew and modern Israeli poetry. Susan introduces a selection of poems on topics such as medicine, sports, music and place names.
Susan taught English Literature and British Culture at colleges and universities in North East England. If you haven’t come before, do join us and, if you are one of the loyal regulars, please keep coming.
Please purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.
Members: NIS 25 Non-Members: NIS 35

Dr. Lisel Badach: Alternative vs Conventional Medicines? Conflict or Cooperation? How to Choose?
2026-06-21 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Alternative vs Conventional Medicines? Conflict or Cooperation?
How to Choose? – POSTPONED
Dr. Lisel Badach
Rather than fighting disease, Alternative Medicine aims to heal in an holistic way, treating body, mind, soul and spirit. Using both Gentle and Traditional Medicine, Alternative to Medicine uses natural ways to boost energy, reduce stress and heal. Dr. Badach will explain what this means and how it works, and whether Conventional Medicine has lost sight of its mission to help humans back to health, whilst concentrating on the disease rather than the person. As an MD she will discuss how she became an enthusiastic Alternative Medical Practitioner in tandem with her Conventional Medicine practice and remained true to herself.
Dr. Lisel Badach, Physician MD, has practiced privately and in hospitals in Paris, France; New Jersey (University of Medicine and Dentistry), US; and Haifa. She has acquired certifications and licences in many kinds of alternative medicine approaches including meditation, massage, shiatsu, healing of the soul, psychology, etc.
Members pre-paid until 08:00 21 June NIS 30
Non-members & members after 08:00 21 June and at door NIS 50
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until 08:00 21 June.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Gaye Turiel: Grieving - A Healing Process
2026-06-14 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Gaye Turiel: Grieving – A Healing Process
11:00 Sunday 14 June

Grief is a healthy response to a lousy situation. It doesn’t matter what or who has been lost – it could be the loss of power over substances or another person. The issue is powerlessness over life and death, another person’s feelings or over one’s own behavior. The topic focuses on the 5 stages of grief and how to deal with them.

Gaye Turiel, B Soc Sci (Social Work) NAADAC (CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR). Gaye is the MD of a consultancy, specialising in female and male resilience, individual, couple, family and group interventions.

For two years she ran a group at AACI on “Aging Gracefully.”

Gaye’s husband recently passed away. This brought the experience of grieving very much into her present life and she wanted to share this with others who may be going through, or have gone through, this process.

Members Prepaid: NIS 30
Members at door and Non-Members: NIS 50
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until 08:00 the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Einat Wilf: The Core Challenges Israel has Avoided for Decades & How Confronting Them Could Fundamentally Reshape the Country's Future
2026-06-07 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
An Evening with Einat Wilf
The Core Challenges Israel has Avoided for Decades & How Confronting Them Could Fundamentally Reshape the Country’s Future
19:30 Sunday 7 June
Netanya AACI is pleased to welcome back Dr. Einat Wilf, the internationally recognized thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education.
Dr. Wilf is the author of seven books that explore key issues in Israeli society, including “We Should All Be Zionists,” which examines tough issues related to Zionism and the path to peace.
After Dr. Wilf’s presentation, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions on a wide range of issues.
Members pre-paid NIS 50
Members at door and non-members NIS 70
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon on the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Writers’ Aerobics
2026-06-07 12:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Writers’ Aerobics

With Shashi Ishai
12:30 Sunday 7 June
Shashi Ishai leads our monthly Writers’ Aerobics workshop, a small, intimate group of writers, at all stages of developing writing skills.
All come from different backgrounds, ages and life experiences. In class, from a one sentence “prompt”, each writer focuses his/her creative juices and imagination and, as a result, no story is the same. Each has its own unique imprint.
We write within a nurturing, supportive environment of fun-loving people.
Sounds daunting?
Even if you have never written anything more than a shopping list, Shashi dares you to come and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed!

Members: NIS 25 per session
Non-members: NIS 35 per session
Please pay at the door or via ticket below.

Memory, Migration and the Heroism of Ethiopian Jews - Delicious Bagel Brunch & Lecture
2026-06-02 11:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Memory, Migration and the Heroism of Ethiopian Jews
Delicious Bagel Brunch & Lecture
11:30 Tuesday 2 June
Roni Fantanesh Malkai is a lawyer, media personality and activist for Ethiopian rights. She is the author of “We are Black Jews: Ethiopian Jewry and the Journey to Equality in Israel,” in which she describes her incredible journey to Israel at the age of two.
She has an MA in Public Policy and Government and a law degree, and has served as a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Welfare and Social Services.
We combine this inspirational lecture with a Delicious Bagel Brunch!!
Price:
Early Bird registration by 28 May
Members NIS 75
Non-members NIS 85
Registration after 28 May and at door
Members and non-members NIS 95

Aron Heller - Zaidy’s Band: From Fighting Nazis to the Birth of Israel
2026-05-31 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Zaidy’s Band: From Fighting Nazis to the Birth of Israel
Guest Speaker: Aron Heller
19:30 Sunday 31 May
Join journalist Aron Heller as he discusses his decade-long journey to uncover his grandfather’s hidden World War II past, exposing a colourful cast of a Jewish Canadian “band of brothers” along the way. A powerful blend of memoir, history and mystery, the book reveals how even the humblest acts of World War II service shaped a generation and left a lasting impact for years to come. These men played key roles in the defining events of their time – fighting against Nazism and contributing to the establishment of Israel. Their voices, however, are not mere relics of the past. The dilemmas they faced – faith, belonging, courage and sacrifice – continue to resonate today, shaping the Jewish experience as we confront rising antisemitism and the challenges facing the Jewish state.
Aron Heller is an Israel-based writer and broadcaster, and the author of the book Zaidy’s Band, The Untold Stories of a Jewish Band of Brothers in World War II. He focuses on technology storytelling and podcasting and was previously a long-time Associated Press correspondent and journalism lecturer.
Learn more and order the book at https://aronheller.com/
Members pre-paid NIS 40
Members at door and non-members NIS 60
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30) or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon on the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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Book Club - The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel
2026-05-26 16:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Book Club -The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel
Led by Marcy Manas and Liz Morley
16:00 Tuesday 26 May
Our Book Talk meets once a month. Books are available to borrow from the Gura Family Memorial Library.
Our May choice is The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel.
In Japanese-occupied Shanghai, two people from different cultures are drawn together by fate and the freedom of music in 1940. Aiyi Shao is a young heiress and the owner of a formerly popular and glamorous Shanghai nightclub. Ernest Reismann is a penniless Jewish refugee driven out of Germany, an outsider searching for shelter in a city wary of strangers. He loses nearly all hope until he crosses paths with Aiyi. When she hires Ernest to play piano at her club, her defiance of custom causes a sensation. His instant fame makes Aiyi’s club once again the hottest spot in Shanghai. Soon they realise they share more than a passion for jazz, but their differences seem insurmountable and Aiyi is engaged to another man.
Members NIS 25
Non-members NIS 35
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Harvey Bordowitz: Legends, Myths and Folktales
2026-05-24 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Harvey Bordowitz: Legends, Myths and Folktales
Multimedia Music Lecture
19:30 Sunday 24 May
From Mount Olympus to the Black Forest, from Scheherazade to Hansel and Gretel and the Wizard of Oz. These are the stories that have formed the folk memory of entire peoples. Meet Sinbad the Sailor, Orpheus, the Erl-King, and even Eliza Doolittle (from My Fair Lady). Hear Schubert, Weber, Offenbach, Mussorgsky and so many more.
Harvey Bordowitz has been esteemed as one of this country’s most innovative and creative conductors and music directors and has guest-conducted orchestras throughout the world.
For over 40 years he has lectured in both Hebrew and English on a vast range of musical topics, with humour, erudition and a deep love of music. Harvey’s music lectures are very popular with Netanya AACI members
Members pre-paid NIS 50
Members at door and non-Members NIS 70
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.
Website ticket option available until noon on the day of this event.
Nearby Parking: (one block north of Netanya AACI, approach from the north on Shmuel Hanatziv to turn right into the driveway just before the traffic circle)
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