SPICE is pleased to present this year’s Senior Sage Class entitled, “Israel: The Enigma.” The class will meet on the fourth Monday of each month, October through May, from Noon to 1:30 pm. Presenters will include our clergy and community experts. The 8-class series will feature lectures and facilitated discussions as well as organized study groups between formal sessions.

This class will provide you with the knowledge you need to advocate in support of our homeland. The topics will range from exploring Israel’s historic claim to the land to early Zionism to the wars and conflicts that transformed Israel’s landscape.  We will explore the Israeli/Palestinian conflict from early Zionism to today. During the course of the class, we will celebrate Israel’s 63^rd birthday and include predictions for her future.

Class will begin on October 25^th. The cost of the course is $36/person. To register call the RSVP line at 704-749-3070 or go to http://www.beth-el.com/rsvp.html.

OCTOBER 25, 2010 – Our Biblical Roots To The Land of Israel (1800 BCE to 70 CE)

NOVEMBER 22, 2010 – Cast Away - Our Relationship with Israel in the Diaspora – Rabbinic and Medieval Texts – The Continued Ties that Bound Us (70 CE to 1994)

DECEMBER 27, 2010 –  To Dream the Impossible Dream – Herzl and Modern Zionism (1894 – early 1940’s)

FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (SPICE ISRAEL TRIP) – 1967 - A War that Changed Israel’s Map and Israel’s Holiest City

MARCH 28, 2011 – The Palestinian/Israeli Conflict from Early Zionism to Today

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2011*  – Celebrating Israel’s 63^rd Birthday  - Israel luncheon, Israel poetry and music that reflects historical moments

*April 24^th is the final day of Passover and the Temple is closed. April 26^th is Yom Haatzmaut.

MAY 23, 2011 - Predictions and Paths for our Future, Panel - Where are we heading? Where should we go? or Hot topics in the news and how we can be effective advocates?