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Naomi Ragen is an American-born novelist and playwright who has lived in Jerusalem since 1971. She has published seven internationally best-selling novels, and is the author of a hit play.

Naomi Ragen has been a sought-after speaker all over the world, speaking to enthusiastic audiences from South Africa to New Zealand to North America and Canada about her books, her passion for Israel’s well-being, and the feminist and human rights issues to which she has made a tireless commitment. At this evening, she will be speaking on "Stories of the stories."

To learn more about Naomi Ragen, visit: http://www.naomiragen.com/

Highly acclaimed soul singer Nomi Teplow began her musical career singing opera and show tunes. A coloratura soprano, she gave recitals and concerts throughout Israel and performed as a soloist with many of Israel's symphony and chamber orchestras. Nomi participated in several Israel Festival productions, has worked with leading Israeli artists such as Yoni Rechter and Shlomo Gronich, and her performances have been aired on Israeli radio and television.

Today, Nomi writes and sings soul, pop and rock music with a contemporary Israeli/Jewish flavor. Several of Nomi's songs have been included in American Jewish compilation CDs and her music has been published in “Mizmor Shir,” a publication of Israel’s Ministry of Education. Nomi’s music is heard on Israeli and international radio stations and she performs her music throughout Israel, bringing uplifting messages of faith and hope during these difficult times

Nomi is about to release her third CD, Kamaayan Hamitgaber/Like a Rushing Spring. The recording, produced by Moshe Wohl and Nomi Teplow, presents a variety of musical styles and utilizes the musical talent of some of Israel’s leading instrumentalists as well as the vocals of “The Black Hebrew Gospel Singers”.

Nomi, accompanied by pianist Liat Perlov Meiri, will present a beautiful and uplifting program of prayer and hope including meaningful showtunes such as "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables, in Hebrew (for our soldiers), Barbara Streisand's "Avinu Malkenu", beloved Israeli songs such as "Latet", "Shir Lamaalot" and "Lu Yehi," as well as her own original music.

To learn more about Nomi Teplow, visit: www.myspace.com/nomiteplow.

A.V. Israel was established in 1994 by parents of children who are deaf, and professionals committed to the auditory-verbal approach to their rehabilitation. Since its inception, A.V. Israel has been involved in raising the awareness of parents and professionals to the auditory-verbal approach through publications, films, presentations and meetings with professionals and parents. A.V.Israel has also been providing learning opportunities for parents and professionals with world-renowned leaders, whom A.V. Israel has brought to Israel for this purpose. In addition, A.V. Israel has assisted professionals to train abroad, and provides a support and information network to over 200 families. AVIsrael is a non-partisan, non-denominational, voluntary based organization, helping children of all sectors in society.