Events & Activities

Events & Activities

ESRA’s community provides people of different age groups with different social and cultural activities targeted to their interests and needs, while also coming together through national activities that suit everyone.
We invite you to become a member, enjoy our activities, access personal support and feel the satisfaction of volunteering, wherever, whenever it suits you, knowing you are aiding Israeli society.

Hike Club - South Golan

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 6:00

 Embark on a scenic hike starting at Kibbutz Metzar in the southern Golan Heights, descending through Nahal Metzar and ending at Kibbutz Mevo Hama near the Kinneret. Enjoy stunning views of the Galilee mountains, vibrant wildflowers, and diverse terrain along the way. Register 

Careers in Finance

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 19:30

Are you an Oleh with a background in finance? Wondering how to kickstart your career in Israel?

Join Stephanie Bouskila, a global finance leader with over 20 years of experience, as she breaks down everything you need to know about working in Israel’s financial sector. Register 

Visit Synagogues

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 10:00 - 12:30

Join us for a wonderful visit to two synagogues in Tirat HaCarmel.
ESRA members NIS 50 | Non-members NIS 70
Register

Mahjong Lesson Series

Thursday, 23 January 2025 at 10:30

Join us for a 4-week Mahjong course, perfect for beginners eager to learn this captivating tile-based game. You’ll dive into the basics of Mahjong, from understanding the tiles and game rules to learning strategies that make it so engaging. Each week, you’ll build on your skills, gaining confidence and experience with hands-on practice. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to enjoy this social, strategic game with friends and fellow players! Register 

 

ESRA Members Special Lecture Series

Thursday, 23 January 2025 at 11:00

In partnership with the Herzliya Cultural Group, we are pleased to present their Spring Lecture Series 2025 at a special discounted price to ESRA members. The Series features expert-led Zoom talks, including Jake Wallis Simons on Israelophobia, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on media wars, and Julian Barnett on the Temple Mount, offering engaging insights for ESRA members. Register 

Haifa Bookshop Discussion Group

Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00

Come and join us for a weekly get-together to discuss both light-hearted and topical issues. Please register for each week seperately. 

Gaza, Harvard, The Hague, Fighting the Legal Street Fight for Israel

Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 19:30 - 21:30

Lecture with Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

ESRA members NIS 65 | Non-members NIS 85

Register

 

Israel –the Wellspring with Paul Solomon

Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 20:00

Join artist, author, and professor Paul Solomon as he reflects on his return to Israel through the lenses of art, science, and Judaism. Drawing from his book Inventing the World: How Art Creates Reality (2023), Paul explores the transformative power of art and creative acts in shaping reality, addressing key questions faced by olim: Why here? Why now? Through dialogue, he delves into the role of curiosity, embodied cognition, and pattern recognition in making Israel a persistently creative and enduring land, while uncovering pathways to achieving individual and collective goals. Register

Special Here and There Impact Trip to Akko

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 7:30

Touring Israel's beautiful heritage and nature these days has a greater meaning. As part of the tour of Hospitaller Crusader Fortress, Ramchal Synagogue, and Akko Prison Museum you will also have a chance to see first-hand ESRA's impact projects in Haifa and Akko.. Register 

Master Your Time in Business, at Home, and with Family!

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 19:30

Does life sometimes feel like a scrambled egg gone wrong, a headless chicken running wild, or a cat chasing its own tail? You’re not alone! Join us for an interactive Zoom workshop designed to help you take control of your time and start living intentionally. Register 

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