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## Details Hi everyone, ⚠️ You need to join the Whatssapp community and get a confirmation on WhatssApp that there are still spots available in order to be able to attend. You can join the chess community here by filling the form: https://chessbarisrael.com/#join-us The next edition tournament will take place on **Tuesday.** 📍 **Where:** Masaryk Wine & Flowers, **80 King George St, Tel Aviv** 📅 **When:** 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM ♟️ **Format:** 5 rounds of 8+2 (Rapid) OR Meet & Play (depends on which Tuesday) 🥇 **Prizes:** * **Top Winners:** bottles of wine * **Best Under 1500/800:** 1 hour of private chess lesson * **Sandwich for a randomly picked player** ✨ **How does it work?** This is a friendly, unofficial event (not reported to FIDE) and part of a **bi-weekly series of tournaments** held in bars around Tel Aviv. ⚠️ There is an entrance fee for the event including the first free drink and prizes! **Spots are limited!** ⚠️ You need to join the Whatssapp community and get a confirmation on WhatssApp that there are still spots available in order to be able to attend. Olivier 🎉

בסדנה נכיר את העקרונות הבסיסיים של תחום הריתוך, נתנסה בעבודה עם כלי העבודה השונים, נחשף לסוגי הריתוך השונים ותצברו ידע שיסייע לכם להבין את התהליך ואת טכניקות העבודה הנדרשות. עלות: 240 ש"ח למבוגר/ת. לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 190 ש"ח למבוגר/ת. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם פה, יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא [https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/welding](https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/welding)

**TAMI Hacking Nights** \- join TAMI CTF team and practice challenges and CTFs with us \- share your knowledge about ethical hacking techniques and tools \- bring some device to reverse engineer it and explore how it works \- propose a bug bounty program to work on together \- just watch and learn from others The meetings are informal and open to all levels - from total beginners to hardcore CTF veterans. Join our HackaTAMI Telegram channel ([https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk](https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk)) to discuss what we will do this Tuesday and come to TAMI. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

LGBTech is delighted to invite you to our Annual GALA Evening! 🎟️ **Admission is free, subject to pre-registration at this link only:** [Here](https://forms.monday.com/forms/09ddbe74721f37827734e4d00575d45b?r=euc1) An event dedicated to honoring the allies of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace. This is our time to come together and celebrate our shared efforts, highlight major milestones, and recognize the vital partnerships driving real, on-the-ground change. During this special and inspiring evening, we will celebrate the individuals and companies leading the charge for a more inclusive professional landscape in Israel. We will also be presenting special certificates of appreciation to members of the Israeli Knesset for their ongoing support. 🥂 **Drinks & Food will be served** 📅 **When:** Tuesday, May 26th, at 20:00 📍 **Where:** On the rooftop of the LGBTQ+ Community Center, Meir Park, Tel Aviv 👔 **Dress Code:** Business casual We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate our journey toward a more equal, safe, and inclusive reality.

🎟️ Admission is free, subject to pre-registration at this link only: [https://forms.monday.com/forms/32e525c3e9f4c6c080ad549cf07280ac?r=euc1](https://forms.monday.com/forms/32e525c3e9f4c6c080ad549cf07280ac?r=euc1) **THE PREMIER EVENT FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE ISRAELI LABOR MARKET** The LGBTWORK Conference is coming to the Tel Aviv LGBTQ Center, officially kicking off the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality’s Pride Month events. This is the largest professional gathering for the LGBTQ+ community—bridging the gap between the economy’s leading companies and top-tier professionals and talent across all industries. **WHAT’S IN STORE?** 🔹 Professional Content & Practical Tools: Resources designed to help you navigate the next step in your career. 🔹 Career Fair: Meet the most innovative companies—those that recognize equality and diversity as primary engines for success. 🔹 Lectures & Panels: Deep dives into the most pressing issues in the modern world of work. 🔹 Personal Consulting & Professional Branding: CV workshops, LinkedIn optimization, and a professional headshot station (because your career deserves a great profile picture). 🔹 Mentoring Hub: One-on-one sessions with leading industry professionals. **ON STAGE:** 🎤 A Global Look at LGBTQ+ Employment Sari Yerushalmi – CEO of LGBTWORK 🎤 Employment in the AI Era Shahar Grembek, Roy Latke, Dr. Limor Ziv 🎤 Urban Pride: Policy, Community, and Impact Representatives of the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality 🎤 Stronger Together: The Power of LGBTQ+ Employee Unions Maggie Moore (Chair of Assuta Workers' Union), Hagit Pe'er (Chair of Na'amat), Adv. Irit Porin-Weitzman (VP of HR, Histadrut) 🎤 One-on-One with Matan Hodorov A personal interview on career, public influence, and LGBTQ+ identity. 💬 This is your space to listen, ask, network, and open doors—and perhaps find your next big move. **WHO SHOULD ATTEND?** Students and graduates \| Job seekers and employees \| Anyone for whom professional growth and pride are a priority\. EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 🕔 Time: 17:00 – 20:00 📍 Location: The LGBTQ Center, Gan Meir, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. We will be reading and discussing a fascinating philosophical text in English. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CDjIJ8i1LZsJ2a7WJXFxhG?mode=wwt Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

קורס מבוא ל- Blender: יצירת עולמות בתלת-ממד בשבעה מפגשים. בקורס חווייתי ומעשי נלמד לעבוד עם Blender - תוכנת מידול תלת־ממד מקצועית וחינמית המשמשת בתעשיות רבות. לאורך שבעה מפגשים נכיר את יסודות העבודה: מידול, חומרים וטקסטורות, תאורה ורנדרינג ונלמד דרך פרויקט מעשי. בסיום הקורס כל משתתף ייצור עמדת מפתחות מעוצבת בהדפסת תלת־ממד וירכוש יכולת להמשיך ליצור באופן עצמאי בבית. למבוגרים ונוער (16+). עלות: 900 ש"ח (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 820 ש"ח). שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/Blender-7

בואו לגלות את הקסם שבחיבור חלקי זכוכית צבעונית לכדי יצירת אמנות מרהיבה. בסדנה נעבוד צעד-צעד - מחיתוך מדויק של הזכוכית, דרך עיטוף החלקים בפסי נחושת, ועד חיבורם בהלחמה - וניצור מראה מעוטרת ביצירת ויטראז' בת 9 חלקים. למבוגרים/ות (18+). הסדנה מתאימה גם למתחילים, ללא צורך בניסיון קודם. עלות: 300 ש”ח מחיר לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון – 250 ש”ח **שימו לב:** לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/Vitrage

במפגש מעשי נלמד איך כותבים בקשת פרוביזיונל לבד, איך מבצעים חיפוש Prior Art, מהי אמנת ה־PCT ואיך מתנהלים נכון מול עולם הפטנטים והקניין הרוחני. מומלץ להגיע עם רעיון קיים ולהתחיל לעבוד עליו כבר במהלך המפגש. את הערב יעביר דורון קורן, יזם היי־טק סדרתי, בעל עשרות פטנטים וחתן פרסים בין־לאומיים לחדשנות, ובמהלכו נקיים גם שיחת Zoom עם משרדי עורכי פטנטים אמריקאיים שיתנו ייעוץ ללא תשלום. למבוגרים/ות (15+). ההשתתפות ללא תשלום אך כרוכה ברישום מוקדם. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/advanced-patents

Hare: Magic Dyke Get your desert socks ready, we're getting sandy! A quick twist around Holon's outskirts with a few photo opportunities, and obligatory beer before, during, after, whenever! **Parking?** Yamit 2000 / ימית 2000 **On after?** We can always go down the slides really drunk ... When: May 30, 4 pm Where: Yamit 2000, Holon Join us wankers! (It costs 25 shekel) Magic Dyke

Come join us on Wednesday we open our doors to every to hang out and participated in our small little community space in givatayim 19:00 open for sure 20:00 seedling talks: we want to come together and start the conversation about what is kunz and how we do kunz everyone is welcome!

This is the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris. Significantly, in 1976, California wines unexpectedly outperformed French wines in a blind tasting with nine French judges, challenging the perception that only French wines were of the highest quality. This event helped elevate the status of California wines on the global stage and is considered a pivotal moment in wine history. House Wine, in Worthington, modestly, recreates that moment in history with a tasting both American and French wines in a fun, casual atmosphere. Come at 6:45, pay your fee at the register and join your friends for this "Judgey" tasting. https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/the-judgment-of-paris-turns-40/ Arrive when you can and we'll have a table for gathering. Feel free to bring your own food as it is welcomed at this local gem or order from the newly opened Worthington Inn, or local favorites such as Dewey's, Everest, Jet, Worthington Tavern and The Whitney. Each person pays their tasting fee, typically $15, and gets their wine glass, then approximately five pours of the wines being served. **Parking is tough**. Try the second lot behind House Wine accessed by the land by the back parking lot or the municipal lot one block north of House Wine. **Waiver and Liability and Attendance Policy.** Participation by you and your guests means you agree to the Waiver of Liability and Attendance Policies on our Group Page. People who have two more or Attendance policy violations are subject to removal from the group.

Art in the Park: DIY Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Saturday, May 30, 2026 In this fun hands-on workshop, let your creativity flow as you design and craft your own mosaic stepping stone, perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space! You will use concrete, colorful tiles, and your imagination to create a unique piece of garden art. No experience needed! We will provide the concrete, molds, tiles, and some inspiration patterns. If you have any ceramic pieces, glass, or stones of your own that you would like to add to your mosaic, feel free to bring them, but we will also have plenty on hand. Your mosaic stepping stone will need to set and dry, so we will create them on this day and you will pick yours up within the next week. * Ages 16+. * Registration required by May 26. * Yard ReWild discount applies. Class Fee: $20 1PM - 3PM Location: Shelter 6, Infirmary Mound Park Register here [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026)

Happy Birthday to all June birthday people! I put this on the schedule because it's my birthday month, and this is my favorite place; it's also Dave Koczur's (MAFIA meetup leader) birthday on June 8; if you who are reading this have a June birthday as well, tell us in the Comments! For anyone off work or with a flexible schedule, come to Pistachio Vera in German Village for a tea and pastry. We will try to get a table outside. If convenient, you could put a fold up chair in your car in case we can all sit outside but we run out of chairs. https://www.pistaciavera.com/

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class . **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class . **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** . **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** . https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.