Having been an active fundraiser for Israel in London, and volunteering in Israel following the Six Day War, Baruch Tanaman came to live in Israel in 1978 with his wife and three small children. With his background in business studies he was welcomed into the finance management world of the Israeli hi-tech sector working first with Digital, then Compaq and finally HP. Baruch also served in the IDF in a field intelligence unit. During his leisure time, Baruch developed his acting skills with the Sharon Players, TACT, and in various TV adverts and promotional films. Since his retirement he has appeared in two Israeli feature films. Currently living in Raanana, Baruch has become an active volunteer with ESRA Finance and Executive Committees, and also served as Chairman for four years (2016 – 2019). He is enjoying his children and ten grandchildren.
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After the Ethiopian children of entertained the audience
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with song and dance and storytelling Itzik Dessie, first Israeli Ethiopian lawyer, told his inspiring personal story of what can be achieved by hard work.
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Baruch met with Michael Hunter, ESRA’s Wills & Bequests
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Advisor, to discuss ESRA’s aims and how we can continue achieving them, with a focus on how our supporters can help ensure that our work carry on into the future. He reports here on their conversation and the advice Michael gave.
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Baruch's message for the new year is one of of hope
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and pride in what ESRA has become over the past (almost) 40 years. He says that improving life and creating a better world are some of the core values of ESRA
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Baruch expresses ESRA's vision of progress for improving
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and bringing even more benefit to our fellow Israelis. He reports on the AGM with its theme of "Looking Froward" and enumerates some of the many worthwhile projects that the ESRA volunteers have been involved in this year.
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ESRA volunteers are all part of the ESRA family. Many,
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such as Branch Chairs, work especially hard, year after year and deserve a big kol hakavod. This year, a particular effort was made to improve communication between branches and promote communication, most successfully.
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Baruch ponders the meaning of success, and in particular
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the success of the ESRA organization. He comes to the conclusion that we are doing "a sterling job", considering that we are reaching our 40th anniversary, and the ESRA projects are thriving and doing so much for our fellow Israelis
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Baruch confirms that ESRA is dedicated to listening
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to its members and addressing any perceived offense. He gives updates on personnel news and notable events and welcomes volunteers to ESRA's many volunteering opportunities.
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Baruch reminds us that we were all once "new olim"
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facing the problems and struggles in a strange country with a different culture and a difficult language, but we survived and flourished and "deserve a big pat on the back!" Indeed so does ESRA deserve the pat for its commitment to the welfare of this country
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A farewell message from Baruch Tanaman who has served
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as Chairman of ESRA for the last 4 years. In appreciation to all he has worked with. He offers his message of the value of volunteering for this wonderful organization.
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Israel has much to celebrate, and so does ESRA. Forty
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years since its inception, ESRA can now be proud of more than 800 volunteers, 21 branches from Eilat to Nahariya, 25 Education and Welfare projects, a fabulous magazine, and a brand-new website (soon to be launched), among many other achievements.
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Baruch describes the variety we find among ESRA's branches
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– different groups of people with different preferences and in different locations, but he points out that all are united through our unified branding and our shared goals and social values.
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Baruch’s personal message at Pesach time makes note
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of the enormous range of ESRA’s volunteering projects. From helping immigrant children to integrate, to a safe haven after school for children at risk; from fundraising to bookshops and clothing, ESRA’s many volunteers successfully work to make a difference.
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Baruch reminds us of the part ESRA has played in the
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strengthening of communities in Israel. He gives a round-up of recent ESRA activities and some things to look forward to in the next few months, and also mentions the importance of being paid-up members of ESRA
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An inspiring and encouraging message from the chairman
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expounding on the benefits of volunteering when retired and a reminder of the Annual General meeting coming up soon.
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The famous saying "If I am not for myself, who will
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be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? And if not now, then when?" is attributed to Rabbi Hillel in Pirkei Avot. With examples from recent ESRA activities, Baruch shows how this is the very philosophy that drives ESRA
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