Berman B’Aretz – January 2026

Berman leaders and community members are traveling to Israel to gather and connect with our Berman family living in Israel.

See below for opportunities to join us and get involved.

Follow along: #bermunityinisrael

In addition to visiting yeshivot, seminaries, and families living in Israel, we will be offering the below events. As we put the finishing touches on our itinerary, more events will be added.

If you are serving in the army or completing sherut leumi and cannot attend the events below but would be interested in a visit, please click here.

Sunday, January 11

  • 2:00 am: Livestream Berman vs JDS basketball games with Mrs. Zaghi (Jerusalem – address provided upon RSVP)
    Pull out your Cougar gear and get excited to watch the Berman vs JDS basketball games live with Mrs. Zaghi
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Monday, January 12

  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Broder featuring chocolate making with Shabtai’s Chocolates (Torah Mitzion Center in Jerusalem)
    Attendees are invited for a Lunch and Learn with Berman Head of School, Rabbi Dr. Hillel Broder, followed by a special chocolate making workshop with Shabtai’s Chocolates
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  • 7:00 pm: Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 Alumni Dinner at Cafe Rimon in Jerusalem
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Tuesday, January 13

  • 6:00 pm: Former Shlichim and Israeli Families Reunion (Katamon, Shaharit School, Eliezer Hagadol 4)
    Former Rashei Kollel, Bnot Sherut, Bachurim, and Israeli families who spent time at Berman are invited to join us for a pizza and ice cream dinner. Berman alumni are also welcome to join.
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Wednesday, January 14

  • 7:00 pm: Young Professionals Networking Event and Happy Hour (Nefesh B’Nefesh Offices, Azrieli Round Tower, Floor 10, 132 Derech Menachem Begin, Tel Aviv, Israel)
    Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and connect with individuals who work across various industries in Israel
    RSVP Now >> Please RSVP to join us or if you are interested in serving as a “connector” at the event.

Thursday, January 15

  • 7:00 pm: Reunion in Modi’in (The New Beit Chabad Modi’in
    Emek Ayalon 21, Modi’in)
    Former Berman educators, alumni, and families are invited to join us for a reunion
    RSVP Now >>

Saturday, January 17

  • 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Waffle Bar with Rabbi Grosberg at Hadar Mall
    Stop by the Hadar Mall and meet up with Rabbi Grosberg for a sweet treat

*Plans subject to change based on current security briefings and updates
Thank you to the Volosov Family for sponsoring this trip and providing the opportunity to connect with our Bermunity in Israel.