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Israeli Interests
An Evening with Meir Shalev Bestselling Israeli Novelist & Writer
Sunday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Q & A and a book signing
One of Israel’s most celebrated novelists, Meir Shalev was born in 1948 in Nahalal, Israel’s first moshav. Shalev is the recipient of the Juliet Club Prize (Italy); The Prime Minister’s Prize (Israel); The Chiavari (Italy); The Entholomogical Prize (Israel); The Wizo Prize in France, Israel and Italy; and The Brenner Prize of 2006—the highest Israeli literary recognition awarded for his novel, A Pigeon and a Boy, published in theU.S. by Random House in 2007. Shalev will talk about his most recent novel My Russian Grandmother and Her America Vacuum Cleaner. This event is co-sponsored by the University of Richmond.
Tuesday December 13th 6:00PM (dinner)
Ronda Robinson – Beyond Politics, Inspirational People of Israel
$18.00/$23.00 including dinner and author appearance
The charm of Israel comes to life with stories and photos of its colorful Jewish citizens. Beyond Politics features 18 amazing Israelis and is designed to show life in Israel behind the headlines. It offers a welcome balance to the way Israel often is represented in the news. Prepare to be moved and inspired by the passion, courage love and humor of ordinary Israelis living in extraordinary times. Robinson is an award winning writer and educator.
Israeli Artists in Residence
November 2011
A detailed scheduled of workshops and “artist talks” will be published in the fall.
Yael Atzmony is an accomplished ceramist artist and teacher. She has been a guest artist at acclaimed institutions in Japan, Australia and Germany and has participated in group and solo shows throughout Asia, Europe, Israel and the U.S.
Yael will spend a week of residency at the Weinstein JCC facilitating workshops, master classes, demonstration of her techniques and artist talks.
Israeli Film Festival – January 21 & 22, 2012
Three Mothers -Saturday, January 21st at 7:30 p.m
Precious Life – Sunday, January 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
Salsa in Tel Aviv – Sunday, January 22nd at 1:30 p.m. at Byrd Theater
The Matchmaker – Sunday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m
ReelAbilities: Disabilities Film Festival – Sunday, May 13th thru Sunday, May 20th