Update – Cambridge Friends of MDA The Cambridge Friends of MDA have been active over the last few months. On Sunday 21st October 2012 at Lucy Cavendish College an 'Any Questions' panel, ably chaired by Dr Anna Abulafia, was assembled to answer questions from those attending, on a range of topics including relations between Jews in the UK and Israel. Sincere thanks to all the panellists – Arieh Iserles, academic, Julian Huppert, MP, Adele Geras, author, and Judy Rubensztein, psychiatrist – for giving their time and enthusiasm to participate in a lively discussion. Over £200 was raised for the work of MDA in Israel from entrance donations and a raffle. The Cambridge Friends of MDA are planning three more exciting events over the next few months: The first event is a joint one. MDA and the British Friends of the Technion will hold a musical concert soiree in the Bateman Auditorium at Gonville and Caius College on Sunday 5th May 2013 starting at 6.30pm, by kind permission of the College Head Prof. Sir Alan Fersht, followed by refreshments and the chance to socialise generally. The concert will be given by Zwika Vogel and his friends and associates. Zwika Vogel has appeared as a piano soloist with the Israel Philharmonic, Jerusalem & Haifa Symphony orchestras, and the programme will include classical and light pieces. Tickets are £15 including light refreshments after the concert, and are available from the committee members of Technion or MDA or by calling 01223 844503 or 01763 260809. The MDA annual Garden Party will be on Sunday 30th June 2013 from 3pm to 5pm by kind invitation of the Sansom family, at their home, 15 Latham Road, Cambridge CB2 7EG. More details nearer the date. Looking further ahead, on Sunday 29th September 2013 MDA is planning another concert in the afternoon. Peter Hewitt and his colleague Peter Fisher, both professional musicians, will play some Brahams sonatas. More details of this amazing event will be given nearer the time. Meanwhile please put all these dates in your diaries and the MDA committee look forward to seeing everyone on these splendid occasions.
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