by Judy Copeland
In “My Friend Jacky,” Judy Copeland shares with
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us the courageous story of her friend who overcame the results of a severe illness and turned it into a positive experience. Despite her personal problems, Jacky found an inner strength and a great design talent which has helped her, and even extended beyond herself, to help others who found themselves in a similar situation.
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by Barbara Abraham
“This is my regiment; This is my home; Fighters,
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men and women; Dressed in green uniform.”
These are the words sung by the members of MAGAV, the border police at their passing our ceremony. In her article, “TO BE A FREE NATION,” Barbara Abraham expresses her pride as she watches her 18-year old grand daughter, a new cadet, march by and raise her voice in song.
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by Annette Keen
Annette Keen remembers her childhood in a Displaced
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Person Camp. “I am Joshua, Defender of Israel,” are the words spoken by a five-year old boy who helped her overcome monsters, and defend her against them, soothing away her nightmares as a child in a horrific situation. The article speaks of a childhood stolen and of affection found despite their surroundings.
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by Brian Braude
Laughing all the way to the hospital to undergo an
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angiogram. That’s according to “ The Idiot’s Guide to Heart Disease“ by Synonymous, who tells us all about the trial and tribulations , the fun and games of undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery and the subsequent hilarity of rehabilitation. Laugh..if you can.
The How’s and Ways of safe living offers a guide for anyone with an aging relative. “It’s All about Safety and Confidence,” by Esti Martin, talks about the preventative measures you can take to keep your loved ones safe from the common perils that befall the aged.
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A recent lecture at ESRA in Rishon Le Zion, on the
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subject, EFT –Emotional Freedom Technique, by Adi Assodri, was a real eye-opener. Mr. Assodri explained that EFT is a healing technique combining body and mind connection and meridian therapy – a non invasive procedure.
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by Tzvi Szajnbrum
Hopefully, you will never need to use this information.
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But it’s helpful to have it on hand should the need arise . ”A Visit to the Emergency Room, by Tzvi Szajnbrum, offers information on Kupat Cholim members’ rights and benefits, what must be paid, what is free, what are the exemptions and more.
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by Heather Gelb
What’s a nice Jewish girl doing in place like this..far
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off Rwanda? Heather Gelb writes a compelling tale as an American Peace Corps Volunteer in “Detour Through Rwanda. ” Her Jewish tradition empowered her, giving her strength to encourage, teach and help her Rwanda friends while providing them with exposure to Judaism and the Bible.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
What do Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, George Eliot and
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many other famous people, including Jews, Muslims and Christians have in common? They are all buried in Highgate Cemetary in London. How this all came about and other interesting tales from the crypt are unfolded by Lydia Aisenberg who tells all in her fascinating article on Highgate Cemetary.
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by Carol Novis
Glass with Class
The Litvak gallery recently opened
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right behind the Tel Aviv Museum of Art with a wonderful glass exhibition of the work of 23 international artists. This superb exhibition is a fine example of the creative and inventive nature of glass as art and should not be missed.
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by Prof. Yael Benyamini
Our history has exposed us to becoming a living laboratory
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for the study of stress and trauma which has led the Bob Shapell School of Social Work at Tel Aviv University to launch a new post-graduate MA program covering all aspects of these subjects in public and private life.
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by Gill Teicher
A summary of some of the topics covered by Lola Katz
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with consummate skill and knowledge at the `English for Schools’ seminar held for ESRA volunteers who tutor in this service to the community.
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by Hertzel Katz
Invaluable tips on road safety and checking for common
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problems and suggestions of courtesy on the road to make driving a safer and less stressful experience.
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by Nachum Hirschel
Amazing facts related to the lowly invertebrate earthworm
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that makes it possible for human and plant life to exist on this earth.
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