Apr

27 2026

From Mars to Vineyards and Food Security

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Alpert Jewish Community Center 3801 E. Willow Street, One Sommer Way
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus
Long Beach, CA

Contact Susan Paletz
562 426-7601 ext 1012
[email protected]

Monday | April 27 | 7 PM | Free

with Jewish National Fund-USA, Shul by the Shore, and Temple Israel

Hear from Maj (Res.) Oren Hefetz discuss his involvement with Jewish National Fund-USA in making significant strides in improving the quality of life in the Central Negev communities over the past several years. JNF's daily efforts in Israel focus on enhancing quality of life, fostering economic development, improving infrastructure, advancing education, connecting the next generation to Israel, and preserving ecology and heritage.

 

Oren Hefetz currently serves as Jewish National Fund- USA's Israel Emissary to the Villages, where he fundraises for projects in Israel. Hefetz served in the Israeli Air Force for 24 years s an Air Crew Member, Squadron Commander, Headquaters Commander and Deputy Base Commander.

Sponsor: JNF-USA, Shul By the Shore, and Temple Israel