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Debate for Peace returned to Yale University Jan. 19-22 for the 49th year of the Yale Model UN conference (YMUN 49). A delegation of 10 Arab and Jewish students participated in the conference, coming from Jerusalem, Herzliya, Petah Tiqva, Even Yehuda, Modi’in, Givat Haviva, and Baqa al-Gharabiya. Yale MUN is one of the top MUN conferences in the world for high school students, and the DfP students got to join exciting committees like the historical Joint Crisis on the Bosnian conflict, “The Queen is Dead” British simulation; a French revolution theme committee; indigenous people’s council, and more. They also engaged with the nearly 1500 students from all over the world who came to YMUN 49.
The students spent weeks preparing for the conference, including research, writing position papers, submitting Social Impact Projects, and more. The work was rewarded with a very competitive performance at the conference, which included Outstanding Delegate awards for Tal Ben Ze’ev (Hadassim high school, Even Yehuda), and Maayan Zilberman (Rishonim high school, Herzliya) and both a Best Delegate award and the Visual Arts competition award for Ari Plosker (Yachad school, Modi’in).
Along with the conference, the students held meetings with leading academics and diplomats focused on conflict resolution and international law. These meetings included a meeting with Professor Emma Sky, director of the international leadership center at the Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale; a talk with Imam Ismaeel Malik; meetings with numerous diplomats at the United Nations, as well as visits to the British and Kosovo missions to the UN. The group also engaged broader communities, meeting with students at the Yale Council on Middle East studies and visiting the Chabad of Yale in New Haven, CT, and Temple Emanu-El, Sutton Place synagogue, and congregation Anshe Hessed in NYC, where they talked to local youth and other community members.
On behalf of all of the participants and their families, Debate for Peace expressed its deep appreciation to the Yale MUN Secretariat for their hard work and dedication in inviting the conference, and for enabling DfP to participate, as well as all those who met with the group during their stay.
Photo credits:Steven Aiello
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Join us for IMTM 2023, where we can finally meet again and enjoy maximum industry connectivity and visibility.
What is this event?
A global networking and industry event, IMTM 2023, designed to connect professionals from all levels of business and service in tourism and travel, offering you the opportunity to exhibit at our in-person exhibition at The Expo Centre, Tel Aviv.
How will it work?
IMTM 2023 is entirely customised to maximise industry connectivity and visibility with an in-person event in Tel Aviv, where participants are able to meet established contacts, and develop more through supplementary meetings and seminars.
JOIN THE INDUSTRY
IMTM 2023 – A true market place for Mediterranean travel, IMTM features dozens of country pavilions and is host to thousands of tourism professionals from Israel and abroad.
https://www.imtm-telaviv.com/general-program/
WHO EXHIBITS?
National & Regional Tourist Offices, Conference Centers, Hotels, Spa & Golf Resorts, Cruise Lines, Car Rental Companies, Airlines, Ground Agents, Tour Operators, Destination Management Companies, Trade
Associations, Trade Publications and Technology Providers
For a full program, see
https://events.ortra.com/IMTM202322
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES, BUYERS , SUPPLIERS & PUBLIC
Capture the attention of a global audience to connect and communicate with vendors and clients. Solidify the relationships built and reinforce your industry presence during the IMTM 2023 event February 14-15, 2023, in Tel Aviv.
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An exciting visit by the President's wife Mrs. Michal Herzog at The Yuri Shtern Holistic center for people dealing with cancer
Israeli president's wife Mrs. Michal Herzog visited the voluntary community clinic of the Yuri Shtern Holistic center for people dealing with cancer On Monday, 9.1.23 in Jerusalem, Mrs. Herzog came to learn and get to know the variety of volunteer activities of the association.
Mrs. Herzog, who is very interested in initiatives and projects for the community, issues that are close to her heart, was interested in the details of the various therapeutic activities that are given to patients at the center, she was interested and moved to personally hear the stories of the therapists and patients, shed a tear during a demonstration of musical spiritual accompaniment - as part of therapy, And in her words she stated: "You really have built a community here that supports not only physically but also emotionally"/
Mrs. Herzog presented questions to the team about the types of treatments, listened very attentively to Prof. Nir Peled, director of the cancer department at Shaari Zedek Hospital and Prof. Natan Charni, Director of Supportive Care at Shaari Zedek Hospital. They talked about the uniqueness of the model not only in Israel but also in the entire world, about the holistic support that is so lacking in dealing with cancer. Dr. Olga Klavanov, a former patient (also a cancer researcher) told on how extent did the treatments affect her ability to return to work and a normal life. And overall, how accessible the complementary treatments at the Yuri Stern Center for Holistic Treatments infused life force and renewed hope into her and the other patients.
Mrs. Herzog's tour was led by Mrs. Lena Stern, who founded the association after a difficult battle with the illness and death from cancer of her husband Yuri Stern, who was a member of the Knesset and an important public figure. Mrs. Herzog stated that Yuri's death was a big loss for the family and for the entire nation of Israel. She said: "Lena you and your family turned his loss out of the personal pain and built here a community that supports and helps those who live the difficulty and pain of the disease."
About the Yuri Shtern Holistic center for people dealing with cancer:
The association "Yuri Shtern Holistic center for people dealing with cancer" was established by Lena Stern, family and friends in 2007.
The association was established to commemorate the late MK Yori Stern who died of cancer, to strengthen, relieve and support people dealing with cancer.
The Yuri Stern Center operates according to a unique model of professional volunteering; The association recruits qualified therapists from various fields of complementary medicine, trains them in a special course of 55 academic hours for therapeutic work in the oncology field.
The association has been active at Shaare Zedek Medical Center for more than 15 years in close and inspiring cooperation with the medical staff at the Oncology Institute, Children's Hospital and Surgical Department.
The community clinic at Beit Yori Stern was established in 2009 to serve the people dealing with cancer and their families with a wide range of complementary treatments that include: acupuncture, touch therapies, emotional therapies, support groups and community activities (yoga and choir).
About six months ago, the community clinic was opened in Herzliya "by the sea" which operates in the same format as the clinic in Jerusalem.
Complementary medicine treatments contribute to the quality of life of those facing all stages of cancer, reduce the many side effects, lower the level of physical and mental stress and thus improve the chances of recovery, therefore the vision is to enable as many people facing cancer in Israel as possible to receive this type of treatment at an equal price for all soul.
The center employs over 160 volunteer therapists who provide complementary medicine treatments that are provided free of charge at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center and for a nominal fee at the community clinics in Jerusalem and Herzliya.
The team of therapists consists of volunteers who specialize in one of the fields of complementary medicine.
The center trains the therapists, in order to prepare them for dealings related to the treatment of cancer patients and their families, and provides professional advice that accompanies them along the way.
The center's therapists provide over 12,000 treatments a year.
The center won a certificate of appreciation for its contribution to the public health system of the Ministry of Health, a certificate of appreciation from the Israeli Society for Complementary Medicine, an award for its contribution to the community from Channel 9 and more.
The Center for Holistic Assistance is a non-profit institution, operating in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem Municipality, foundations, private donors and income from treatments at the community clinic.
www.facebook.com/HolistiCenter
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Photo Dr. Rachel Levi Drummer, Academic Secretary of Bar-Ilan University
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 at Bar Ilan University with the Opening of the "Memory from Bitola 2019 Exhibition"
The “Memories from Bitola 2019” exhibition opened on January 26th at the library of Bar Ilan University. The exhibition contains 30 pictures taken in 2019 as part of a series of events to commemorate the Jews of Macedonia. A committee chose 30 pictures from among thousands of photos submitted. These pictures capture many commemorative events including the march of the living, visits of delegations to the old jewish cemetery, delegations of people with disabilities, group songs and many more.
This exhibition is yet another tool in a variety of events and activities that were created in cooperation led by the Israeli foreign ministry and Bar Ilan University in partnership with numerous organizations to tell the story of the 7,144 jews of macedonia that were murdered in Treblinka.
Ambassador Dan Oryan, head of the Balkan Department at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, initiated the exhibition. The curator is Shlomi Amsalem, a stills and video photographer who works with government offices and leading organizations, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister’s Bureau and the Government Press Office. Dr Olga Goldin, Director of the Libraries and Information System at Bar Ilan University introduced the exhibition to the audience. The work at the university was done in cooperation with Liat Gonen and Naomi Avraham.
At the opening ceremony, Dr. Rachel Levi Drummer, Academic Secretary of Bar-Ilan University, spoke about her family's fate and about the projects she was part of in an effort to tell the story of her family and the entire Jewish community of Macedonia. Dr Joel Rappel from the Elie Wiesel Center gave a speech emphasizing the special contribution of the cleaning of cemeteries to the knowledge about the past of the Jews. and highlighted the passion of Dr. Drummer leading to such amazing results. The speakers also included the curator Amsalem and Michal Moskovich from Bar Ilan University.
Photo Ambassador Dan Oryan
Ambassador Oryan shared some thoughts about the importance of telling the story of small communities and emphasized how he formed a coalition of support for this matter. The exhibition was first exhibited in the foreign ministry of Israel in 2019 and since then a digital version was presented at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT). The exhibition was presented in both the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and in Bitola in 2019. Ambassador Oryan said in his speech that he hopes people will use the opportunity and join the march of the living this year as we commemorate 80 years from the 11th of March 1943 when the Jews of Macedonia were gathered and sent to their death.
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Misa Criolla to return to Israel for 3 shows in January
The musical work "Misa Criolla", which is considered one of the most important works of the 20th century, returns to Israel 5 years after the last visit, in a rich show with the "Union Choir" numbering 50 participants, conducted by Ronen Borshevsky and under the musical direction of Facundo Ramirez, son of Ariel Ramirez, the original composer.
Maria "La Bruja" Salguero, one of the most prominent stars in Argentine music in recent years will also be starring
The shows will take place on January 14 at the Performing Arts Center in Ashdod, on January 15 at the Hall of Culture in Tel Aviv, and on January 16 at the Theater Hall in Kiryat Motzkin. Ticket sales have begun.
About the major participants:
The musical director of the show and one of the main artists is Facundo Ramirez, the son of Ariel Ramirez, the composer of the piece. Facundo, pianist, composer, director and actor is considered one of the most respected artists in his field. He has collaborated withMercedes Sosa, Susana Rinaldi, the clarinet player Giora Feidman and many others, and he performs in the largest halls in the world. Throughout his career he won many awards and was even nominated for the Latin Grammy.
Maria "La Bruja" Salguero is an Argentinian folk singer who is considered one of the biggest stars in her country. She won the Folklore Singer of the Decade award, and also won other awards for her album "North" and appeared alongside Facundo Ramirez in the Mujeres Argentinas concert series.
The charango singer Rodolfo Coya Ruiz, who is considered the greatest in his field today, the guitarist Leonardo Andersen, the bassist Lucas Rosenwasser, the percussionist Ulises Lescano, the accordionist Federico Moya and more will also star on the stage.
https://2207.kupat.co.il/show/misa-criolla
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