Happenings

Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day 2011

margot, Thu, 01/27/2011 - 18:43

Since 2005, every January 27th marks the date when the international community remembers the Holocaust. The date was chosen by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 because it is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

In honor and memory of all the survivors and loved ones lost, today we bring you a documented story by a regular guy who was there, telling his story with passion and love.

Phenomenon in the Sky

margot, Tue, 12/21/2010 - 10:28

I admit that sometimes I'm a sucker for the stars.  Hence I must take the pleasure in informing all of you out there (if you haven't read or heard about it already) that today, December 21, 2011 at precisely 10:17am Israel Time; 3:17am EST (approx 45min from now) will be the midpoint of a total lunar eclipse.  This phenomenon, while fascinating and beautiful, is not the full miracle of the date.  The crazy part is that today is also t

My Israel Wine Tour

margot, Wed, 12/15/2010 - 17:48

"Oak is the sexiest part," he said.  Who is he and what is he talking about?  His name is Shuki Yashuv, and Shuki is a winemaker.  Not just any winemaker, but also the owner and founder along with his family of the Agur Winery of Moshav Agur in the Judean Hills.  What Shuki was talking about were wineries in general.  "Oak is the sexiest part of the winery," he said, "but it's really just the frame o

Hanukkah Event "Miracles: Against All Odds"

margot, Sun, 12/05/2010 - 10:12

The Jerusalem Challenge is hosting the greater community of Jerusalem once again, this time for Hanukkah.  Lisa Barkan, the lady with a mission behind Jerusalem Challenge, is teaming up this time with ROI, Moishe House, Bma'aglei Tzedek, Presentense and others to bring the event of the season. 

Date:  Decemeber 5, 2010
Time / Location: 19:30 @ Beit Yehudit, 12 Emek Refaim
LIVE WEBCAST: http://www.leadel.net/live_webcast/miracles-against-all-odds

Summer U and Capparot?

margot, Thu, 09/16/2010 - 20:22

This is a professional blog with a personal twist.  I, Margot, give you, the reader, "Margot's reflections from the past month" - which if I stretch some connections and threads can practically relate to and sum up an entire year.

That's right.  In the spirit of erev, erev Yom Kippur and hesbon nefesh, here are my thoughts.

Off to Summer U 2010 in Bulgaria

margot, Thu, 08/19/2010 - 17:49

According to European gossip, this is supposed to be THE event bringing together young Jewish people from all over Europe, every year, for 27 years!

Leadel is off to join the European Union of Jewish Students, along with Israeli Hip-Hop Rapper, Shai Haddad (SHI 360) for a week-long late-August bash in breath-taking Bulgaria, August 22-29th!

'Sold Out' Event: Influencing Israel from a Global Jewish Perspective

margot, Sun, 08/08/2010 - 18:49

Presenting:
A Leadel Live Event
Bringing Top Issues, Expert Panels, Webcasts, and more to the Global Jewish Community

While our physical location, on-site seats are 'sold out' (that is, it's free, but we're at standing room only by email request), this event is making headlines for sure...

Tisha B'Av Event - Social & Personal Responsibility

margot, Mon, 07/19/2010 - 12:01



With a mission to turn Jerusalem into a classroom for people to connect and find meaning, the Jerusalem Challenge is providing wonders for all those who come in contact with their events.

Don't miss tonight's Jerusalem Challenge Event...

Tisha B'Av Evening - Monday, July 19th

Webcast - B'nai Akiva Leadership meets Israeli Minister

margot, Sun, 07/18/2010 - 10:02

Leadel LIVE Webcast - Shevet Achim initiative
Yuli Edelstein Virtually Meets with Young Leadership of B'nei Akiva in London

HaHafuch Comedy Troupe & More

margot, Tue, 05/11/2010 - 13:51

This Thursday, May 13 at 7:30pm in Merkaz HaMagshamim's Center Stage Theatre in the German Colony neighborhood of Jerusalem, a special show rolls into the Holy City: an improv group in the fine tradition of "What's my line, anyway?" and "Monty Python,"