Events & Activities

Events & Activities

ESRA’s community provides people of different age groups with different social and cultural activities targeted to their interests and needs, while also coming together through national activities that suit everyone.
We invite you to become a member, enjoy our activities, access personal support and feel the satisfaction of volunteering, wherever, whenever it suits you, knowing you are aiding Israeli society.

Gaza Envelope Tour: Stories of Respect, Resilience, and Hope

Sunday, 5 January 2025 at 7:30

Join us for a meaningful visit to locations deeply impacted by the events of October 7.

Pickups will be from Netanya, Herzliya and Tel Aviv. 

Register

Haifa Bookshop Discussion Group

Sunday, 5 January 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00

Come and join us for a weekly get-together to discuss both light-hearted and topical issues. Please register for each week seperately. 

Paint & Wine Night

Monday, 6 January 2025 at 19:30

Art, Wine, Cheese, Friends!
Join us for a magical Paint Night at Tel Aviv Art Studio 
Register

Trip to Tel Shikmona

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 10:00

Join us for a short trip to Tel Shikmona with Dr. Diana Barshaw.

ESRA members NIS 30 | Non-members NIS 40

Register

Israel –the Wellspring with Paul Solomon

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 20:00

Join artist, author, and professor Paul Solomon as he reflects on his return to Israel through the lenses of art, science, and Judaism. Drawing from his book Inventing the World: How Art Creates Reality (2023), Paul explores the transformative power of art and creative acts in shaping reality, addressing key questions faced by olim: Why here? Why now? Through dialogue, he delves into the role of curiosity, embodied cognition, and pattern recognition in making Israel a persistently creative and enduring land, while uncovering pathways to achieving individual and collective goals. Register

ClassiCameri Music Festival Eilat

Thursday, 9 January 2025 - Sunday, 12 January 2025

 Join Us for a Memorable Music Festival! Indulge in a weekend of captivating performances and relaxing ambiance. This festival is more than just music—it's a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and enjoy an all-inclusive experience.
 
Pick up points: Haifa                                                             Register
NIS 385
 
Centre: Netanya, Ra'anana, Kfar Saba, hertzliya & Tel Aviv. Register
NIS 330
 
South: Modiin & Jerusalem & Beer Sheva:                                                  Register
NIS 330
 
If you would like to travel down to Eilat on your own:          Register
NIS 140
 

Mahjong Lesson Series

Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 10:30

Join us for a 4-week Mahjong course, perfect for beginners eager to learn this captivating tile-based game. You’ll dive into the basics of Mahjong, from understanding the tiles and game rules to learning strategies that make it so engaging. Each week, you’ll build on your skills, gaining confidence and experience with hands-on practice. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to enjoy this social, strategic game with friends and fellow players! Register 

 

ESRA Members Special Lecture Series

Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 11:00

In partnership with the Herzliya Cultural Group, the ESRA Spring Lecture Series 2025 features expert-led Zoom talks, including Jake Wallis Simons on Israelophobia, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on media wars, and Julian Barnett on the Temple Mount, offering engaging insights exclusively for ESRA members. Register 

Haifa Bookshop Discussion Group

Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00

Come and join us for a weekly get-together to discuss both light-hearted and topical issues. Please register for each week seperately. 

Visit to the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation

Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 14:30

Join us for an inspiring tour of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, a hub dedicated to showcasing Israel's groundbreaking contributions to technology, peace, and innovation. Founded by the late President Shimon Peres, the center tells the story of Israel as the "Innovation Nation," celebrating its remarkable achievements in science, medicine, agriculture, and more. Register 

 

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