by ESRA MAGAZINE
ESRA participated with other non‐profit organizations
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at the Spring Fair at the British Ambassador's Residence. Students from our Student Build a Community were present, sharing their personal experiences of the project with the visitors
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by Susan Nachman-Srebrnik
There is a special joy in owning a pet that applies
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to people of any age. This article suggests where and how to become a beloved owner of an animal in need of loving and caring.
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by Sholom Weinfeld
What does death mean? With humor and philosophy, Sholom
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Weinfeld analyzes the question. As for premature death – “I’m against it!” - he declares
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by Rhona Berzack
Rhona Berzack honors the memory of the late Birte Edwards,
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a dedicated and much valued member and volunteer of ESRA in Modiin. Born in Denmark, she lived in England before making aliyah and marrying Israeli English TV presenter Stephen Edwards.
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by Carl Hoffman
"Those who enjoyed her earlier works (Rosebush Murders,
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Murder in the Choir) will not be disappointed in this one", writes Carl Hoffman. The book, about an international drug ring, is "well-researched and written almost academically."
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by Pnina Moed Kass
"I consider this book a true gift – a guide for the
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perplexed" writes Pnina Moed Kass, who admits that previously she knew little of Rav Kook's philosophical writing and spiritual teachings. "The print format allows the reader to choose topics as he wishes". She sums up: "Highly recommended"
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by Morty Leibowitz
A compendium of essays and poems which sketches "an
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eloquent flow of … ideas… that together describe a lifetime" writes Morty Leibowitz. He sums up: inconsistent, but with a distinctive charm, "good for browsing and remembering, but not as a serious read"
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by Lenore Hahn
Searching for Angels by Ruth Abraham is an engaging
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novel about a 25 year-old new immigrant from Johannesburg who is forced, by family tragedy, to juggle her
commitments. Reviewed by Lenore who says it is well-written and enjoyable
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by Maia Aron
Truly path-breaking in its combination of intellectual
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depth and practical usefulness, writes Maia Aron. The book describes 11 "clusters" such as Arab, Aegean, East European, Nordic etc., and "four independents" – one being Israel.
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Naomi reports, inter alia, on a substantial difference
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in price between opticians, on changing television providers, and on biodegradable plastic bags.
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by Sandra Broza
ESRA Magazine's list of personal announcements including
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new homes, get well wishes family occasions and condolences
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by Adele Hunter, Mimi Tanaman
David D'or delighted the audience at this year's annual
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fundraising event with his four-octave range, and the variety of songs and styles that he performed. We were honored to welcome US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman and his wife at this very successful event
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by Ruth Corman
The article discusses the two different Abulafia families,
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the Arab and the Jewish, and the fact that the Abulafia bakery in Jaffa (now also at the Tel Aviv Port) still shuts down every Passover, honoring an agreement made between the owner of the bakery and a Tel Aviv rabbi 50 years ago.
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