Hillel celebrates Israel Week at UAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hillel will have its first Israel Week, starting with an event in the UAB sukkah.

On Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. there will be a bagel brunch and Krav Maga demonstration. The sukkah is located at the north Campus Green. In case of rain, the brunch will be in the Blazer RLC across from the Commons.

On Oct. 15 there will be a table for Israeli Art Day from 1 to 2 p.m., with temporary henna tattoos available. At 6:30 p.m. there will be Israeli dancing on the green, near the sukkah.

Oct. 16 will be Israel history day, with a film and popcorn at Heritage Hall 124 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be information on travel opportunities.

The final day will be Israel Diversity Day. An informational table will be in the Heritage Hall lobby from 1 to 2 p.m., and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a film in HHB 126 on LGBT rights in Israel. A light nosh will be provided.