Sara came to live in Israel with her husband from Glasgow, Scotland in 1983.
Her main interests are reading, walking and writing.
She reviews the films shown at the ESRA Cinema Club, as well as writes articles of interest to ESRA members. She has written a storybook for children around 6-7 years, purely bedtime reading aloud stories which has yet to be published.
She is retired, lives in Raanana, is the grandmother of six grandchildren.
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by Sara Groundland
A documentary movie which tells the story of rivalry
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between two owners of humus and falafel stands in the West Bank.
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The third annual ESRA bridge morning, held in the WIZO
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hall in Herzliya Pituach on May 22, 2008 was a great success.
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The ESRA trip to Eilat was a great success both socially
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and educationally. Over 50 members enjoyed full board at the Galil hotel and visited many points of interest including the Timna Mines, Be’er Ora, and the Salt Ponds.
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The emotional and simple story of Sisai, an Ethiopian
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immigrant covering his life from his arrival at 6years old to the present as filmed by his cousin David Gavro.
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ESRA was proudly represented in the Raanana Yom Ha’atzmaut
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parade celebrating 60 years of Israeli independence representing ESRA’s contribution and involvement in programs for the English speakers.
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The last of this season’s cinema club movies portraying
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the dilemma facing this Vietnamese family given the opportunity to live in Israel.
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The true story of a group of American men and their
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secret mission to bring 1500 displaced persons out of the refugee camps in Europe to Israel, and the obstacles and hardships of this incredible journey.
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The harsh reality of what Muslim women may suffer when
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married off to abusive men is vividly illustrated in this documentary shown at the ESRA Cinema Club as their last movie of 2008.
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ESRA cinema club showed this fascinating film giving
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us a glimpse into the world of the Naturei Karta in Mea Shearim. The pashkavils are public notices put up to inform the residents what to do, and not to do.
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Documentary film review relating to the story of the
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director's grandfather, who was hidden in a loft, along with 15 other Jews during World War 2. Sokal's Jewish population was 6,000, but was reduced to 30 by the end of the war. A meaningful salute to Francisca Halamajawa for her bravery in saving Jews.
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Film review of “The Beetle” screened at the ESRA
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Cinema Club with the film's director in attendance. The story recounts the happy and sad voyage of the expiring Beetle car and arguments with his wife for and against sending it to the "knackers yard". Pleasant and quirky, it kept the audience amused.
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Obituary in memory of a much respected personality
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who was Rabbi of the Prestwich Higher Synagogue and something of a legend for many years in the north Manchester area of England for his selfless efforts. Through his tireless work with Yad LeAchim, he was also well-known in the USA.
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Report on the ESRA Herzliya annual bridge and breakfast
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morning, together with details of competition winners.
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Sara Groundland