by Noga Raz
The Kfar Shmaryahu Social Club for Youth with Physical
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Disabilities was invited to the broadcasting station at the Netanya Academy College to present their dreams to 'The World'. Each member described his or her personal dream and so fulfilled a collective dream. It was an experience of joy and enthusiasm for this special group of youngsters.
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by Brenda Katten
Herzl’s dream of a Jewish homeland has been realized.
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Brenda Katten identifies Ezra’s successful mission of expansion and assistance to Israelis in need at this time, the anniversary of the first Zionist congress and extends warm Rosh Hashanah wishes to readers..
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by Dina Raveh
Israeli artist Pamela Silver grew up in Zimbabwe and
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came to Israel over 40 years ago. An exhibition of her work covering the last 5 years will be on show at the Zaritsky Artists House in Tel Aviv in November and December 2013.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
See the winning entries of the ESRA summer photo competition.
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See how to enter the next contest entitled A Place I Love.
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by Michael Tuchfeld
Jews in Portugal were forced to convert to Christianity
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but many found ways to secretly maintain their faith. Descendants of the Marranos/conversos or hidden Jews are merging to reclaim their religion in Portugal albeit not without challenges.
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by Judy Shapiro
Ever wonder about customs in a Shiva house; talk about
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the deceased, ignore the mourner, behave like it’s a party? Customs exist and one should familiarize oneself to be considerate while in the mourner’s home.
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by Pamela Peled
Mindy Weisel's pictures and glasswork and metal pieces
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smile straight at us and cut to the essence of our emotions. Mindy and her husband Sheldon, have now come home to Israel where she continues to create her magic in a high-ceilinged studio flooded with Jerusalem light.
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by Alan Caplan
Alan Caplan describes a game that occurred in an online
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bridge tournament in which he played. He tells the "story" of the game as if it was a contest between the teams of the two illustrious British crime writers, Dame Agatha Christie and Ruth Rendell, Baroness of Baberg.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
The first Jerusalem Biennale for Contemporary Jewish
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Art is taking place at five locations in the city, 16 September – 10 October showcasing modern art, installations and performance art by dozens of Israeli and international artists.
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by Barbara Abraham
Atidim programs, targeting youth on the periphery,
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serve to encourage, empower, and enrich Israel’s disadvantaged, motivated, talented young people to prepare them to meet Israel’s future needs. They also include new immigrants and members of the Arab, Druze, and Ultra-Orthodox communities.
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by Michael Lipiner
This movie has a familiar plat - a family getting together
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to celebrate Christmas. It is however a very large family full of droll humor and the intrigue of family dynamics and diverse characters. The story is treated with sympathy and characters come alive in their diversity
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by Joy Rosen
Her voice still strong, love for her family ever-present,
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Barbra performed a concert in Tel Aviv. The audience had an enchanted evening and, even though the ticket cost the same as a weekend away, the expense was well worth it and Barbra unforgettable.
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by Michele Klein
A literary and historical look at the `Mother-in Law”.
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Maligned and overbearing stereotypes have to be overcome in modern day reality – a rather onerous task for many . An ongoing attempt at peace on the domestic front must be maintained.
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by JANE KLAPPER
Members of the Israeli Guide Dog association together
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with 6 guide dogs, a guide and group leader joined the “March of the Living” for an unforgettable trip to Poland and comprehensive tours to the relics of a Jewish past now fading into history.
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