In 1948, when the newly proclaimed State of Israel was
faced with its War of Independence, more than 4,000
men and women from around the world came to Israel to
fight alongside Tzahal, the Israel Defense Force.
Collectively known as Mitnavdei Chutz La’aretz, “Volunteers from Outside the Land,”
MACHAL volunteers were recognized by David Ben Gurion as the Diaspora’s most
important contribution to the survival of the State of Israel at its beginning.
Two of those volunteers were Milton Shulman and Avrum Israel “Izzie”
Weinzweig. After serving with Israel in the 1948 War, they then pursued
distinguished academic careers in Chicago, while continuing their service to the State
of Israel through energetic and productive volunteer careers in Zionist leadership,
highlighted by their successive and successful presidencies of the American Zionist
Movement Chicago.

Transpose the letters of MaChaL, mem-chuf-lamed, and you get ChaLoM, dream.
Coincidence? or bashert? Milt and Izzy continue to dream the dream, and to
transmit it to the visionaries of the new generation of Zionists in AZM’s recently
formed Dor Hemshech, the Continuing Generation. It is with great pleasure and
appreciation that AZM Chicago honors Machal and recognizes Izzie Weinzweig and
Milt Shulman for their lifelong commitment to Zionism and Israel.

Purchase Your Tickets Now

Sustainer | $1,000

Guardian | $600

Sponsor | $300

Builder | $180

Individual ticket | $60

Young leadership ticket | $30 (age 30 and younger)

*Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest*

Trailer for the film can be found by clicking here.

Israeli movie night includes refreshments, Israeli film & a moderated discussion facilitated by Jan Lisa Huttner, monthly arts columnist at JUF News. All dietary laws observed.

The entire community is welcome at no charge.

Temple Judea Mizpah is located at 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie IL

Location is directly off the Yellow line Skokie Swift; accessible by public transportation or plenty of spaces available for parking.

RSVP to: templejm@aol.com or 847-676-1566

Aviya’s Summer is brought to you as a part of FeminIsrael month- celebrating Israeli women and their contributions to society. Find out more about FeminIsrael athttp://www.feminisrael.org

Guest Speaker: Martin Ben Moreh, Scottish Israeli, Kibbutz activist & Director of Judaism, Renewed Zionism & Israeli society at *The Reut Institute: Described by Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times Columnist as: “Israel’s premier policy strategy group”
(www.reut-institute.org)

Location: Willis (Sears) Tower (233 S. Wacker, 78th Floor, Chicago)

$5 suggested donation/ Brown bag lunch/ Refreshments Provided

Registration for this event is now closed.

*RSVP by Tuesday, 4/5, 12pm.*

**Please bring photo ID to enter building & arrive early to get through security**

In May 2011, Martin joined the Reut Institute in Israel, in the capacity of Program Director for Judaism, Renewed Zionism and the Israeli Society.
Martin has a BA degree in General and Jewish History and holds a teaching degree in the Humanities from Haifa University.
He is a Fellow of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership.
From 2000 till 2009, Martin was the Director-General of Meitar , the College of Judaism as Culture. Meitar’s mission was to bring the concept of Judaism as a pluralistic Culture to many parts of the Israeli society (School system, Olim communities, the general public, etc.). In this capacity Martin lectured and presented Meitar’s mission throughout Israel as well as among Jewish communities in North America.
He has also been involved for many years in the Kibbutz movement – was head of the Youth and Young Families division, Director of Kibbutz Studies at Givat Haviva, and served as Secretary of Kibbutz Nirim.
He was born in Scotland where he was a director of an advertising agency, before making aliya to Israel. He is married to Anat and has two children, Oren & Matan.

In partnership with Amit, the Jewish Agency for Israel, Na’amat, Shalva & Sidney N. Shure Kehilla.

FeminIsrael, a joint project of the American Zionist Movement and WZO/Hagshama, is held in conjunction with Women’s History Month. This initiative is geared towards highlighting and celebrating Israeli women, their accomplishments and their contributions to Israeli society and the world.

Guest Artist: Netally Schlosser, Award Winning Israeli Artist

Location: Inkling (2917 1/2 N. Broadway, Chicago)

Women’s only event.

High class tea with cupcakes, chocolate and other desserts included. Israeli wine also included; Dietary laws observed.

Merchandise from Inkling will be available for purchase.

Advanced registration required. The cost of this program is free, suggested donation of $10.

Click here to register or call 847-677-5949.

Join AZM Chicago for a FeminIsrael event on Thursday, 3/10 at 12pm!

In partnership with Amit, the Jewish Agency for Israel, Na’amat, Shalva & American Friends of Magen David Adom.

FeminIsrael, a joint project of the WZO/Hagshama and the American Zionist Movement, is held in conjunction with Women’s History Month. This initiative is geared towards highlighting and celebrating Israeli women, their accomplishments and their contributions to Israeli society and the world.

Guest Artist: Netally Schlosser, Award Winning Israeli Artist.

Lunch will be provided. All dietary laws will be observed.

The cost of this program is $10 and can be paid in advance or at the door.

Click here to register for this event or call 847-677-5949.

Come join us for a 5 part series screening of Srugim (Season 2), the hit Israeli TV series!

5 Mondays from 6pm-8pm
January 31 – February 28
Schubas (3159 N. Southport)

$20 for series pass (includes all 5 screenings)

Season Pass $20.00

$ 7 single ticket (at door)

*The first 20 people to register for a series pass will receive a free drink ticket

Click here for more information about the event and to register.

Contact Jessica at jwainer@azm.org with any questions.

Cafe Israel

Join the conversation with young Israelis who express their commitment to Israel and Zionistm through their professional and personal lives.

Hear from Gilad Peled, former CEO of the Municipal Authority  for Development of Jaffa (Mishlama), and currently serves as a consultant to the Municipality.

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

“Multiculturalism in its finest. Ngwa’s writing style is absorbing and honest as he deals with topics spanning cultural & ethnic divides. The jaunted narrative never leads but instead invites the reader to draw their own conclusions. This is one mans journey through Israel from clandestine traveler to staunch enthusiast. Life in Israel has never quite been described in this manner”.- Earth Walker Magazine

Sponsored by the American Zionist Movement- Chicago and ViZion (the Young Leadership division of the American Zionist Movement)

ViZion is a group that meets monthly for professional development and networking; this months ViZion is open to individuals who work in the Jewish community on a professional and lay leader level.

Please bring lunch; refreshments will be provided.

Date: Thursday, January 13, 12pm-1pm

Location: Argo Tea (140 S. Dearborn St., corner of Dearborn and Adams)

RSVP to: Jessica, jwainer@azm.org