Fortuna Bejar, Richard & Helen Finvarb in honor of the engagement of their grandson, Ryan Finvarb to Eliana Salmon! Mazal Tov to parents, Robert & Rochelle Finvarb!
Raquel Maiman in honor of the birth of a great-grandchild, Emma Jane, daughter of Jacob Greene & Sydney Schweber! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Todd & Rosalind Schweber!
Mytyl Bister in honor of her acceptance to the Spertus Institute's Leadership Certification in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders in Chicago! She will be in a cohort of around 20-25 people from all over the country! Kol Hakavod!
WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Partial Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Sgt. 1st class (res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 | Brazil > Kiryat Bialik
Lubliner immigrated from Brazil a decade ago, settling first at Kibbutz Naan, where he studied Hebrew and met Barbara, who had immigrated from Spain. The couple married in 2018 and moved to Kiryat Bialik four years later.
Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, Lubliner had been called up for multiple reserve tours. His latest began in June and was due to end this week. He was killed in Khan Younis on Friday, just two days before his scheduled release, when a soldier from a nearby unit accidentally discharged his weapon. The bullet struck and killed him instantly. Lubliner is survived by his wife, Barbara, Lior, their 9-month-old son, and his parents.
Hostages Body Recovered The IDF announced that they have recovered body of hostage Idan Shtivi (28), from Gaza during a military operation. Killed rescuing Nova Festival attendees during the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, he was the second deceased captives recovered recently, along with Ilan Weiss (56, Kibbutz Be'eri). Idan is survived by his parents, Eli and Dalit, three siblings and his girlfriend, Stav Levy.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 7:00pm | MAR JCC Lieberman Theater
The incredible life story of former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin plays out in this captivating documentary film. Join us for a screening followed by a panel discussion.
Special Guests: Producer Rob Schwartz and Herzl Makov, CEO of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, will join us for a panel discussion after the film.
