Wichita is a relatively safe community, but it takes a lot of work to keep it that way. Everybody is invited to the MKJF's Café Chevre Lunch and Education program on Thursday, May 17, with our special guest, Lt. Chris Bannister, who will talk about security both here and in Tel Aviv. This month we will meet at Congregation Emanu-El at 11:45 am.

Lt. Bannister has been with the Wichita Police Department for 17 years, serving as with the Bomb Squad since 2001. He has received training across the United States as well as in Israel. When he's not hard at work (and earning numerous accolades), he coaches youth baseball and mentors high school students. He's informative and fun!

Cost for lunch is only $5.00. Reservations are appreciated; you wouldn't want us to run out of food, would you? Make yours by Tuesday, May 15 by calling the MKJF office at 686-4741 or email Carolyn Marie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Remember! Everyone is invited to Café Chevre...it's NOT just for seniors!

Are you interested in a great volunteer program in Israel for young adults? See Galilee is a 5-month volunteer program in the northern Galilee region of Israel.

• See Galilee provides a personalized and intimate program for up to 8 young adults
• Two sessions available: September 3, 2012 to January 31, 2013 and February 18, 2012 to July 18, 2013
• 25 hours/week volunteer project matched to your passion
• Tuition is $1,500. Includes living accommodations, 120 hours of ulpan study, full education and enrichment programs, host families, personalized madrichim, $200 a month stipend, round-trip airfare (up to $2000), 10 days of structured travel around Israel, hiking trips, and more!

The program is run by Israel Way, an Ornim Project, the largest Israel Experience organizer. Partners include the Galila Foundation (Galila.org), MASA, the Beren SEA Foundation (BerenSEAFoundation.org), and the Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation.

For more information, visit DestinationIsrael.com. The application deadline for the first session is May 25, 2012.

The MKJF is very pleased and proud to be a financial sponsor for this very worthwhile program and encourage you to spread the word to your children, grandchildren, cousins and friends who are recent college grads looking for the opportunity of a lifetime. We hope to see you on See Galilee!!!