Festive Yom Ha’atzmaut Brunch - FULLY BOOKED!
2026-04-20 11:00 (Asia/Jerusalem) | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Festive Yom Ha’atzmaut Brunch
at Netanya AACI
11:00 Monday 20 April
Come and celebrate the 78th year of Israel’s Independence.
Members pre-paid until noon 19 April NIS 60
Non-members & members after noon 19 April and at door NIS 85
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 19 April.

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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Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

POSTPONED - Tiyul - Fighting for the State
2026-04-16 09:00 | Tiyul
Tiyul – Fighting for the State
Thursday 16 April
Our trip will begin at the Lechi Museum, offering an introduction to one of the most controversial and determined underground movements during the British Mandate period. Through documents, photographs, and personal testimonies, we will explore Lechi’s ideology, methods, and the difficult moral choices its members faced while fighting for Jewish independence. This visit will encourage discussion about radical resistance, political vision, and the complexity of historical judgment.
After enjoying your packed lunch, we will then continue to the Palmach Museum in Tel Aviv, where the story expands to a broader collective experience. The museum’s immersive design and multimedia exhibits will place us alongside young Palmach fighters, highlighting their daily lives, training, and role in the War of Independence. By encountering both movements in this order, we will gain a deeper and more balanced understanding of the different paths taken toward the same goal. Together, these visits will strengthen our appreciation of courage, sacrifice, and the foundations of modern Israeli society.
Members NIS 185
Non-members NIS 215
Depart heading south, first pick-up:
Young Israel 09:55
Return: approx. 17:15
Purchase tickets below or call the box office 09-8330950 (Sunday-Thursday 8:30-12:30). Registration closes two days prior to the event. Call the box office after that to determine if there is space available.
Call the box office to let them know your pick-up point.

Yom HaShoah - Sirens – Informal Gathering at 10:00
2026-04-14 10:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Yom HaShoah
For our volunteers who are in our offices and anyone who would like to join us, we will meet in the social hall at Netanya AACI at 10:00. This is an informal gathering that makes the minute’s silence more meaningful than each of us standing wherever we happen to be.

Endurable Powers of Attorney (EPA), Wills and What's Between Them
2026-04-13 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Endurable Powers of Attorney (EPA), Wills and What’s Between Them
Presented by: Gidon Cohen
11:00 Monday 13 April
In Person and on ZOOM
In this talk we will:

Define and differentiate the above legal instruments in layman’s terms
Explain the many advantages of drawing up an EPA and give practical suggestions of what to include in your EPA
Go through the many common misconceptions about Wills and common mistakes made in drawing up Israeli Wills
Give some ideas on how to protect the family assets if the surviving spouse remarries or if your estate will include minors or family members with special needs

There will be time for questions and answers.
Gidon Cohen is an English-speaking, Israeli-qualified lawyer practicing for over 35 years specialising, amongst other fields, in Wills and EPAs. He has lectured on these and other areas of law both in Israel and overseas.
Members NIS 25
Non-members NIS 35
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 before 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Writers’ Aerobics
2026-04-12 12:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Writers’ Aerobics

With Shashi Ishai
12:30 Sunday 19April – NOTE NEW DATE
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.

PESACH - Offices Closed
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-08 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
PESACH – Offices Closed
Chag Pesach Sameach!
1 -8 April

CANCELLED American Passport Application Help
2026-03-26 09:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
American Passport Application Help
9:30-12:30 Thursday 26 March CANCELLED
Need help with an American Passport? American Citizen Services (ACS) Consular Outreach will be at Netanya AACI to interview DS-11 passport applicants. Form DS-11 is required if at least one of the following is true:
◊ You are applying for your first U.S. passport;
◊ You are under age 16;
◊ Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16;
◊ Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged; or
◊ Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
A drop-box will be available for DS-82 applications that do not require interviews. DS-82 is for adults age 16+ who are renewing a 10-year validity passport that will soon expire, is undamaged, still in their possession, and was issued less than 15 years ago.
Once you have signed up, you will receive specific instructions that will provide you with exactly what you must bring to your appointment.
Please note that if the application form is not completed, or if the applicant is more than 15 minutes late, the applicant will be asked to reschedule online at the U.S Embassy.
Please call the Box Office 09-8330950 to book your appointment.
No charge for this event.

POSTPONED Harley Zipori - The Cassini-Huygens Mission: A Voyage of Discovery
2026-03-25 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Harley Zipori – The Cassini-Huygens Mission: A Voyage of Discovery
19:30 Wednesday 25 March POSTPONED
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.

Book Club - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - ZOOM Only
2026-03-24 16:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Book Club – Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Led by Marcy Manas and Liz Morley
16:00 Tuesday 24 March – Zoom Only
Our Book Talk meets once a month. Books are available to borrow from the Gura Family Memorial Library.
Our March choice is a historical fiction, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. This is a novel of breathtaking sweep and emotional power that traces three hundred years in Ghana and along the way also becomes a truly great American novel. Two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, are born in different villages in eighteenth-century Ghana. Effia is married off to an Englishman and lives in comfort in the palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle. Unbeknownst to Effia, her sister, Esi, is imprisoned beneath her in the castle’s dungeons, sold with thousands of others into the Gold Coast’s booming slave trade, and shipped off to America where her children and grandchildren will be raised in slavery.
Members NIS 25
Non-Members NIS 35
For tickets contact the Box Office 09-8330950 or purchase tickets below.

Poetry Please - Poems about Cakes and Baking - ZOOM ONLY
2026-03-23 16:00 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Poetry Please – Poems about Cakes and Baking
16:00 Monday 23 March
On Zoom Only
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

POSTPONED Netanya AACI Folk Club - The Poleg Mountain Boys
2026-03-17 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Netanya AACI Folk Club – The Poleg Mountain Boys
19:30 Tuesday March 17 POSTPONED
Shmuel Hanatziv 28, Netanya
Come join us for renewed and revamped Netanya AACI Folk Club. Not to be confused with Cafe Netanya, this is a stage for both promising and established musicians in a friendly environment to share their talents with the music loving community at AACI and in the Netanya area.
Direct from the wild mountain region of Netanya, with deep roots in a dozen various musical genres originating thousands of miles from where they live, The Poleg Mountain Boys bring their music to share with audiences all over Israel.
The Poleg Mountain Boys are:
Seth Moscowitz, guitar and vocals. With a rich background in classic early 60’s rock and roll, Seth grounds the “boys” with strong rhythm guitar, solid leads and vocal harmonies that make all the songs pop.
Roby Simons, violin, harmonica and vocals. With a deep appreciation of Bluegrass and Americana music, Roby provides some great fiddling, soulful harmonica and innovative vocal interpretations to some of the most popular songs of the era.
Harley Zipori, guitar and vocals. Founder of the Netanya AACI Folk Club and folk music aficionado of the Israeli Anglo music scene for 40 years, Harley mines the wealth of 70’s and 80’s folk rock and popular music including all time fan favorites with some of the lesser known artistic achievements.
They will be joined by Michael Liebowitz, a native of Israel who spent a lot of time in the United States. He’ll be joining in with some Hebrew songs.
Come join us for a fun filled musical evening at Netanya AACI.
Members pre-paid NIS 25
Members at door and non-members NIS 30
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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

POSTPONED Gaye Turiel: Grieving - A Healing Process
2026-03-17 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Gaye Turiel: Grieving – A Healing Process
11:00 Tuesday 17 March POSTPONED

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 noon on the day prior to 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Living in Israel Series: Advanced Medical Directive aka Living Will
2026-03-16 11:00 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Living in Israel Series
Advanced Medical Directive aka Living Will
Presented by our Counselor Yanina Musnikow
11:00 Monday 16 March
Program in person and on Zoom
This document is a free option given by the Ministry of Health. Ensure that your wishes are known, respected and conform to Israeli law and practice.
There will be a question-and-answer period after the presentation. Please join us.
Members NIS 25
Non-members NIS 35
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon the day prior to 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Writers’ Aerobics
2026-03-08 12:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Writers’ Aerobics

With Shashi Ishai
12:30 Sunday 8 March
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.

CLOSED PER GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
2026-03-07 08:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel

Purim - Offices Closed
2026-03-03 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Chag Purim Sameach!
3 March

LOGON proudly presents: “The Pajama Game”
2026-02-24 19:30 | Matnas Ir Yamim, 6 Beni Berman Street, Netanya, Israel
LOGON proudly presents: “The Pajama Game”
19:30 Tuesday 24 February
at Matnas Ir Yamim, 6 Beni Berman, Netanya
The Pajama Game (1954), with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, is a vibrant Broadway musical set in the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, where workers demand a seven-and-a-half-cent raise. The story centres on the romance between Babe Williams, the head of the grievance committee, and Sid Sorokin, the new factory superintendent, whose love is challenged by the escalating labour dispute. Blending humour, heart, and energetic choreography, the show features memorable songs like “Hey There,” “Steam Heat,” and “Hernando’s Hideaway.” Celebrated for its spirited score and lively staging, it remains a classic example of mid-century musical comedy.
For tickets please call the Netanya AACI Box Office 09-8330950
Members & non-members NIS 110 or NIS 130 (depending on seating preference)

Book Club - Atonement by Ian McEwan
2026-02-24 16:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Book Club – Atonement by Ian McEwan
Led by Marcy Manas and Liz Morley
16:00 Tuesday 24 February
Our Book Talk meets once a month. Books are available to borrow from the Gura Family Memorial Library.
Our February choice is Atonement by Ian McEwan. His symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of English prose.
On a hot summer day in 1935, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses the flirtation between her older sister, Cecilia, and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant. However, Briony’s incomplete grasp of adult motives—together with her precocious literary gifts—brings about a crime that will change all their lives. As it follows that crime’s repercussions through the chaos and carnage of World War II and into the close of the twentieth century, Atonement engages the reader on every conceivable level, with an ease and authority that mark it as a genuine masterpiece.
Members NIS 25
Non-Members NIS 35
For tickets contact the Box Office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.

Poetry Please - Poems about Rivers
2026-02-23 16:00 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Poetry Please – Poems about Rivers
16:00 Monday 23 February
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

POSTPONED. Living in Israel Series: Cleaners’ Rights
2026-02-23 10:15 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
POSTPONED. Living in Israel Series
Cleaners’ Rights
Presented by our Counselor Yanina Musnikow
10:15 Monday 23 February
Program in person and on Zoom
This is a workshop on the employment rights and benefits due to cleaners, including Bituach Leumi National Insurance, holiday pay, pension etc. Be forewarned and know your obligations when hiring a cleaner.
There will be a question-and-answer period after the presentation. Please join us.
Other dates and topics in the series:
Monday 16 March Advanced Medical Directive aka Living Will, DNR
Members NIS 25
Non-members NIS 35
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.
Prepaid tickets available until noon the day prior to 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Janna Helshtein: The Hidden Branch - A Journey Through Family Secrets
2026-02-22 19:30 | In Person or on Zoom, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Janna Helshtein: The Hidden Branch – A Journey Through Family Secrets
19:30 Sunday 22 February
In person and on Zoom
Every family tree hides a story that was never meant to be told.
In this gripping lecture, a single document ignites a decades-long mystery, unraveling buried truths and long-lost connections. Follow the path of a teenager whose search for identity turns into a breathtaking saga of discovery, heartbreak, and reunion. Step into a world where the past whispers through generations, secrets surface when least expected and love finds its way back – no matter how deeply it was buried.
Janna Helshtein is a genetic genealogist and speaker who bridges science and storytelling. Her journey began with two personal searches that transformed her understanding of family, identity, and memory, shaping a career devoted to connecting DNA data with human stories. Over the past decade, she has delivered hundreds of lectures in Israel and abroad, guided countless people through life-changing discoveries, and created educational resources in Hebrew that make genetic genealogy accessible to those in Israel who find English challenging.
Through her lectures, consultations, and workshops. Janna helps individuals find clarity, compassion, and meaning in their results reminding everyone that every DNA test carries a story, a heart, and a legacy worth preserving.
Members Prepaid: 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Pilates - with Norman Kotler
2026-02-22 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

Gilda Hami in Concert With the Pzazzband Trio
2026-02-19 20:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Gilda Hami in Concert
With the Pzazzband Trio
20:30 Thursday 19 February (note special time)
Gilda grew up in London in a house of music lovers, which led her to love many musical styles standards and eventually become an accomplished singer and performer, learning from her parents’ record collection of great singers – to name a few: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many others. However, her repertoire also includes Latin, Rock, Pop, Country and many loved oldies from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.
Gilda has been performing in Israel for many years, with different musicians, and big bands. Over the years, she has performed at festivals, concerts, private functions, as well as live on radio and television. Her disc is often played on local radio programs.
Among others, Gilda performed for the Cultural Center of the American Embassy paying tribute to the great singer Billie Holiday, with a Brazilian group in an evening for the Brazilian Ambassador and his entourage, at a special brunch hosted by the Dan Hotel for the honorable Ambassadors in Israel, and live on 88FM.
Gilda’s latest venture is performing with the Pzazzband trio, featuring Roni Zur pianist, Tal Cohan on contra bass and Zak (Harvey) Benson on percussion.
Gilda is doing what she loves most and was born to do and that is, to sing with her heart and soul and to entertain you.
This concert includes fabulous hit songs, such as “Georgia”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, along with other great songs. Songs that never go out of fashion, and that last from generation to generation.
Members Prepaid: 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Pilates - with Norman Kotler
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Pilates – with Norman Kotler
14:00 Sundays and 16:00 Wednesdays.
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

Flavour Fusion Cocktail Party
2026-02-12 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Flavour Fusion Cocktail Party
19:30 Thursday 12 February
Spice up Your Spirits for Valentine’s Day! Join us for an evening of laughter, flavour, and a splash of fun!
Join us as Scott Paul of Netanya infuses his wit and wisdom into a hands-on home-made liquor experience.
Enjoy a night of:
– Tasting flavourful liquors
– Crafting your own bottle to take home (it will take about 4 weeks to be ready with some additional final instructions to be provided)
– Good laughs, great company, and tasty snacks
Members pre-paid NIS 80
Members at door and non-members NIS 95
Purchase tickets below, call the box office 09-8330950 or pay at the door.
Prepaid 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Len Goldstone: Massage - Is it Jewish?
2026-02-10 11:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Len Goldstone: Massage – Is it Jewish?
11:00 Tuesday 10 February

Massage has a long and varied history. Its development since biblical times, if not before, is a fascinating account of practitioners, innovations and controversies. During its evolution, especially in the Western World and Middle East, Jews were involved in its practice and development. Detailed mentions in the Mishna, Shulchan Aruch and in the writings of Rashi and the Rambam, combined with the often hidden history of more modern Jewish practitioners and innovators, has led Len to ask: Massage – Is it Jewish?

Professor Len Goldstone had a busy academic career as Lecturer, Dean and Full Professor of Applied Statistics at several UK Universities, plus Visiting Professorships in Ireland and Texas, US, specialising in Health Service Research and Medical Audit. He took early retirement in the year 2000, in order to join the British Ministry of Justice as a Lord Chancellor’s Visitor, an Independent Advisor to the Judicial System in relation to Powers of Attorney. He finally retired in 2020.

Author of several books on Statistics, his last book took a surprisingly different direction. Essays on Massage History 1750-1950 (published in 2024) is the culmination of Len’s passion for this fascinating subject, developed during his wife Jennifer’s career as a Nurse and Remedial Masseur.

Len and Jennifer made Aliya from the UK in 2022 and have made Netanya ( and the AACI) their home. Their daughter Catherine Gordon and family live in Modi’in.

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 noon the day before 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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Harvey Bordowitz: The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring, Tra-La!
2026-02-08 19:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Harvey Bordowitz: The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring, Tra-La!
Multimedia Music Lecture
19:30 Sunday 8 February
The snow has melted, the earth is reborn and the birds are singing. Let’s join great composers in celebrating the spring with melodious madrigals and music by Schubert, Haydn, Respighi, Schumann and 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.

Tiyul - Power and Water
2026-02-03 | Tiyul
Tiyul – Power and Water
NEW DATE: Tuesday 3 February
(postponed from 29 January)
Registration closes Thursday 29 January at noon
On this trip, we will offer a valuable opportunity to explore two of the country’s most important infrastructure sites: the Israel Electricity Company Hadera Power Station located in Hadera and the “Eshkol” Mekorot National Water Company of Israel located in Beit Netofa Valley.
At the Hadera Power Station, we will learn how electricity is produced on a large scale and how advanced technologies help ensure a reliable energy supply. The visit will explain how power stations operate, how fuel is converted into electrical energy, and how environmental challenges are addressed through modern efficiency and safety measures.
We will take a break for lunch on the way to our second stop where you will be able to either buy lunch from one of many Kosher eateries there or bring your own packed lunch.
The visit to the “Eshkol” Mekorot site will focus on water treatment and distribution, one of Israel’s greatest achievements. We will observe how water from natural sources is filtered, purified, tested, and delivered safely to homes, agriculture, and industry. This experience will emphasize the importance of innovation, conservation, and sustainability in managing scarce water resources.
Together, these visits will demonstrate how energy and water systems are closely connected and essential for national growth, environmental responsibility, and quality of life.
Members NIS 120
Non-members NIS 150
Depart heading north, first pick-up: Tennis Courts at 09:50
Return: approx. 18:00
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Tickets available below or call the box office 09-8330950. Reservations necessary. Online ticketing ends Thursday 29 January to allow for security check.
Please call the box office to let them know your pick-up point.

Book Sale That You've Been Waiting For!
2026-02-02 08:30 - 12:00 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Book Sale That You’ve Been Waiting For!
8:30-12:00 Monday 2 February
Who doesn’t like a bargain?
Well, you’re in luck because we’re combining two of your favorite things – reading and sales – into one great thing – fabulous books at great prices. So now you can enjoy your mysteries, romances, and memoirs for a fraction of what you would pay in the store. Buy three books for only 20 NIS!
Periodically, we refresh the selection on the shelves of the Gura Family Memorial Library, by culling duplicate and other books. The upcoming book sale will once again provide browsers with interesting offerings at bargain prices. Even better news for you is that proceeds from our book sales are used to acquire the latest best sellers for the library.
So, mark your calendars and plan to browse to your heart’s content!
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)
Using Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hsv8zcjvhf
Using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/teDPagS7GRUi5VzY8

Writers’ Aerobics
2026-02-01 12:30 | Netanya AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya, Israel, 4228132, Israel
Writers’ Aerobics

With Shashi Ishai
12:30 Sunday 1 February
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.
