Thursday night, Giving Tree Ministries, along with "Friends of Israel," will host "Ode to Israel," a Birmingham event designed to support and educate individuals about the importance of the US-Israel relationship.

The event is from 5:30-7:30 PM at Gallery 1930 in English Village. There will be wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by going to the below link.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Giving Tree Ministries. GTM, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, is comprised of two organizations: American Israel Education Association and JH Ranch Israel. The primary purpose of GTM is to educate individuals about the importance of the US-Israel relationship.

"This event is a great opportunity to support Israel," said Heather Johnston, founder and director of AIEA and director of JH Ranch Israel. This effort is to help build Israel's Ariel National Leadership Center and support US Congressional tours that survey the West Bank and primary locations associated with the peace process.

For more information, contact Alex Sokol at alex@alabamaforever.org or Danielle Welden at dpwelden@me.com.