Meira Applebaum is a retired English teacher of gifted children. Originally from the U.S. she came to live in Israel in 1967. Since 1989 she has been a very active volunteer in ESRA and held many positions, including: Vice Chair; Executive Member; Chair of the Branch Forum; Manager of an ESRA boutique; Editor of ESRA’s Meatless Meals and Soups and Salads. 

Meira has four children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.