Yom HaShoah Service & Program
Sunday April 7, 2:30 pm, Beth Israel Center
The annual community-wide Yom HaShoah service and program features a screening of the film Nicky's Family, following a special service that begins at 2:30. After the service, Madison Jewish community member Renata Laxova will introduce the film, in which she appears three times. Renata will also answer questions following the film.Nicky's Family tells the nearly forgotten story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. For more info, visit www.jewishmadison.org/nickysfamily.aspx or www.nickysfamily.com.
K'tantanim - Israeli Dance for Preschoolers
Sunday, April 7, 3:30-4 pm, Beth Israel Center
The Yonim Israel Dance Troupe offers a special class about once a month for 3- to 5-year-old dancers. Cost is $5 per session. This is the last class before the K'tantanim performance on May 5. Send questions or RSVP to Dana Prager via email at yonim@jewishmadison.org.
Challah Baking Workshop
Sunday, April 14, 2-4 pm, Temple Beth El
Learn the basics of dough making and loaf braiding. Leave with fresh-baked challah, dough to bake at home, a recipe, and perhaps a new friend or two! Children under 13 should bring a grownup. Cost is $5/person. RSVP to program@jewishmadison.org or online at http://bit.ly/ZqYLYx or at www.jewishmadison.org/family_ed
Chicago Concert - April 25
Noa (Ahinoam Nini), a famous Israeli artist, is coming to Chicago. Yehonatan and Eden are trying to organize a carpool and a group tickets purchase. The show is on April 25th, 8pm. More info: http://bit.ly/YbBnwV. Please contact Yehonatan by April 4 to express interest (Israel@jewishmadison.org).