Liz Trakeniski graduated Birmingham University school of education in 1976 and has a background of more than thirty five years of community work in England and Israel. Following her coming to livein Israel in 1981 Liz worked on Project Renewal representing overseas communities (United Kingdom and Australia) as well as coordinating social rehabilitation programs in Jaffa. In 1986 Liz established the first independently run community center in the country, Rosh Pituach in Herzliya.
Her activities have included representing Israel abroad as an emissary and she is a board member and volunteer on two nonprofit organizations. Following several years as a volunteer in ESRA, she joined the staff in 1993 later becoming the executive director. Recently having left her position as Director of Community Investments at Matan - Investing in the Community, Liz is now a consultant for NGOs and has also entered the world of real estate in Israel.
She is mother to Benji & Sharon, finds time, albeit limited, for film, study and watching tennis.
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by Liz Trakeniski
South African immigrants have had a great impact on
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the State of Israel. They have contributed in many fields with their creativity, initiative and pioneering spirit. Telfed paid tribute to some of them in a ceremony held at Beit Hatefutzot, amongst those honored were Merle Guttmann, Hertzel Katz and Maurice Ostroff.
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by Liz Trakeniski
Alternative medicine for pet Mishka achieved positive
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results. Liz suggests that if traditional treatments are less effective than you hoped for, then add to them, not necessarily replace them, with alternative therapies.
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by Alan Caplan, Liz Trakeniski
Moving and heartfelt tributes to Gert Guttmann from
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friends and family. They all tell of a brilliant, wise, warm, supportive, generous, professional and much-loved family man who lived his life to the full and was so appreciated by all who came in contact with him.
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by Isabelle Jaffe, Liz Trakeniski
Abe Jaffe was a man with many talents, interests and
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experiences yet he always approached people with respect and humility. He passed away peacefully at home August 19, 2015
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by Liz Trakeniski
Here we meet Sara Elkes, who influenced the writer
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and so many others by her spirit and charisma and dedication all focused on encouraging one to reach out to the other across religious divides, to learn, to accept and to embrace.
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by Liz Trakeniski
An inspiring story about a young Ethiopian immigrant
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who failed at school, but determinedly tried again and again until he succeeded. Helping his own family and others (including the writer's daughter), he follows the words of Robert the Bruce: "If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again"
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by Liz Trakeniski
For a relaxing evening of light entertainment Tziporela
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is warmly recommended.
Liz went home uplifted, entertained and with a smile on her face.
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by Liz Trakeniski
A fine tribute to ESRA and the wonderful work done
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by this ambitious group of volunteers. The highlight of the year’s events being the most successful Achinoam Nini concert with Gil Dor, supported by the Israel Chamber Orchestra where enthusiastic crowds of friends of ESRA enjoyed a delightful evening of professional entertainment.
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by Liz Trakeniski
A heartfelt recall of the bravery, determination and
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the integrity of the former Soviet Union refuseniks. An amazing historical period of modern Jewish times.
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Liz Trakeniski