Battlefield Bravery, the story of an Israeli Hero

Jewish Community Center - Lippman Lounge 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, United States

This Fall marks the jubilee year of the Yom Kippur War, which erupted in October 1973. Join us and hear an inspiring story from an Israeli Navy Lieutenant Commander (LCDR), Nimrod Erez, who took part in the Battle of Marsa Talamat. As a young officer, Nimrod and his soldiers were caught in a firefight at […]

The IDF Moral Code

Jewish Community Center - Lippman Lounge 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, United States

Join us for an educational lecture from Chief Program Officer Gon Erez, who will conduct a historical review of the ethical dilemmas faced by the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) and how they have shaped the army's current values and ways of operation. The IDF is one of the most developed militaries in Western Civilization, especially […]

Israel’s Drone Industry – a global superpower

Jewish Community Center - Lippman Lounge 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, United States

Join us and learn how Israel, a small country in all aspects, became one of the world's leading forces in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) field. Our guest speaker, Mordechai "Motti" Nirenberg, is an IDF Intelligence veteran who spent his 40-year career at the IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries). Motti will cover the initial development that […]

Community Purim Carnival

Jewish Community Center 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, United States

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