Event Notices (continued)

The film, featuring Alan Dershowitz, presents a vigorous case for Israel’s right to exist, to protect citizens from terrorism and to defend its borders. The West Newton screening will feature Brandeis professor Jonathan Sarna. Tickets are $10, or $18, which includes a dessert reception with Professor Sarna.

The Temple Emanuel screening is free, and includes a post-film discussion with Alex Safian, associate director of CAMERA. For more information on the West Newton screening, visit http://www.bostonort.org/ or call 781-444-5954.

For more information on the Temple Emanuel screening, email Terri at tswartzrussell@templeemanuel.com.

*Author Amy Dockser Marcus to discuss her book
“Jerusalem 1913: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict”
Sunday, May 3, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Amy Dockser Marcus discusses her perspective on Israel’s history and its place in the world. This event is free, but RSVP is requested. For more information or to RSVP, email Terri at tswartzrussell@templeemanuel.com.

*Faces of Israel: Taste the Food & Try the Wine
Sunday, May 3, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Road, Boston

The event includes Josh Ruboy from Chai Catering and The Butcherie in Brookline, and Cathy Huyghe from 365daysofwine.com. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 617-523-0453 or visit http://www.bostonsynagogue.org/.

*61st Anniversary of the State of Israel Celebration
Sunday, May 3, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Auburndale Park, West Pine Street, Newton

The Israeli Scouts and the Israeli House invite you to celebrate Israel's Independence Day with a barbeque, sporting activities and Israeli folk dancing. Tickets are $20 per family. For more information, contact  Sharon at 617-535-0206 or israelih@boston.mfa.gov.il or visit http://boston.mfa.gov.il/.

*Darfur: What Next?..A Day of Education, Inspiration, Solidarity & Action Sunday, May 3, 3-8 PM Andover Newton Theological School & Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA

Keynote speaker: Rev. Gloria White-Hammond, Chairwoman of the Save Darfur Coalition, along with a variety of educational and activist workshops.

Cost: $10, $5 for students/seniors, includes dinner (Note: all food is kosher; financial assistance is available upon request) Register online: http://tinyurl.com/darfurconf To learn more, please contact Rabbi Or Rose at orose@hebrewcollege.edu, 617-559-8636.