May 2018
Gospel Brunch with Yavilah McCoy, Dimensions of Culture
Join Yavilah McCoy as she shares a legacy of Jewish music that is unique. Similar to the songs that fueled the Civil Rights movement, Jewish Gospel introduces audiences to African-American-Jewish melodies that were sung across generations, at times of love, at times of protest, in times of faith, and despair, but chiefly as affirmations of faith in the invisible and hope in the face of adversity. This lovely collection of ballads, spirituals, folk songs, and hip-hop testify to an adherence…
Find out more »December 2019
Unorthodox Podcast’s LIVE
Unorthodox Live / Saturday, December 7 @ 7 PM Be a part of the live audience for the recording of Unorthodox – an edgy contemporary weekly podcast with a smart, fresh, fun take on Jewish news and culture. Hosted by a self-proclaimed “panel of Jewish experts”: Tablet magazine’s editor-at-large and New York Times religion writer Mark Oppenheimer, Deputy Editor Stephanie Butnick, and special guest host Chef Einat Admony!
Find out more »July 2021
Through the Lens: In-Person Outdoor Israeli Shorts Screening
You’re invited to the MGSDII’s first in-person event since the start of the pandemic – enjoy a private screening of Israeli short movies on the Leichtag Commons Farmhouse lawn. Bring your own picnic dinner and movie snacks to this socially-distanced safe event. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for picnic, films start at 8:00 p.m. Limited spots. To register for this event, please visit: https://mgsdii.org/event/through-the-lens-in-person-outdoor-israeli-shorts-screening/ Beth Israel is a Community Partner for this event.
Find out more »September 2021
Meet the USD-Azrieli Student Collaboration Team
For the past three years, the MGSDII has funded a University of San Diego- Azrieli College of Engineering: Water Innovation professor-led student collaboration. This permanent USD course explores Israel’s innovation in water engineering. Students learn first-hand the similarities between California and Israel, a leading expert in sustainability and innovation. The Azrieli students will be visiting San Diego to continue their research. You are invited to meet the student teams, learn about the program, and enjoy dinner with them following a…
Find out more »September 2023
The Future of Israel’s Jewish Democratic Identity
A few days before this event, Israel’s Supreme Court will hear the appeal over the judicial overhaul plan. Join the MGSDII (https://mgsdii.org/) with Visiting Professors Dr. Amos Nadan, Deputy Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University, and special guest Dr. Maya Tevet Dayan, Israel’s most famous feminist poet, for a discussion about the divisions in Israeli society, the current political crisis, and what efforts can be undertaken to bridge the growing divides. RSVP…
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