Next Thursday, the 5th, we start something new. It's called Israel Up Close, and twice a month we're going to bring you somebody worth hearing, live, for a 45-minute talk and then your questions.
Our first guest is Guy Haran. He's been taking people around Israel's wineries since 2006, and he wrote the guidebook Wine Journey. He's coming on at noon our time, which is seven in the evening for him. And he's asked everybody 21 or over to open a bottle from Israel while he talks, so we can all raise a glass to the people who make Israeli wine.
So here's my favor. If you could register today and send this to one friend who loves a good glass of wine, that would be amazing. If you're ordering a bottle online, this is the week to do it, because they take a few days to arrive. The first talk is free for everyone.
Thank you, Guy, for doing this. I'll see you next Thursday.
— Cheryl Dorchinsky, Founder & Executive Director
Live online · Free for everyone · Microsoft Teams
Israel Up Close: Guy Haran on Israeli wine
Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM in Israel · Microsoft Teams
Where Israel's grapes grow, the families and winemakers behind the labels, and a few Israeli bottles for Thanksgiving and Chanukah, with how you actually buy them here. Guy talks for 45 minutes and then takes your questions.
Tue 17 Nov · Our book club, the Author’s Table, opens. Shai Davidai on his book American Intellectual Antisemitism. It's online at 8 PM Eastern, and this first one's free to everyone. Register
Thu 19 Nov · Israel Up Close with Mustapha Ezzarghani. He grew up in Morocco and now tells Arabic speakers the truth about Jews and Israel. 7:30 PM ET. Free for members, $18 for everyone else. Register
Thu 3 Dec · Israel Up Close with Howard Lovy. Since October 7, some publishers told Jewish writers “now is not the time.” Howard started a press to say yes. Noon ET. Free for members, $18 for everyone else. Register
Tue 15 Dec · The Author’s Table, with Amanda Elliot. We're reading Eight Ways to Say I Love You. It's for members, it's free, and it's at 8 PM Eastern. Details
See everything on our calendar
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