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by Linda Glazer
Ishmael Khaldi’s invited an ESRA group to visit
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the small Bedouin village of Khawalid in the Lower Galilee, and experience Bedouin hospitality,
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by Bonnie Bachenheimer
The books of my childhood were some of my greatest
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gifts, says Bonnie Bachenheimer, who gives a loving description of many of them. One of the reasons for her settling in Modi'in when she made aliyah was a notice she read on the Internet that it was possible to work at the ESRA bookshop there. She says "when it comes to books and reading, Modiin is my dream come true."
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by Barbara Abraham
Barbara skillfully describes the development of tourism
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in Eilat during the 1960s, and the Sinai, following the 1967 war. Development was spearheaded by Arkia,
originally Israel's inland airline, with the construction of a runway and other tourist
facilities. A fascinating thumbnail of the period.
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by Pnina Moed Kass
Pnina reviews this light hearted and unique reference
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book of cartoons illustrating Hebrew words which allows one the opportunity to learn to speak Hebrew through humour.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
Rabbi Aryeh A. Frimer bases his article on a speech
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by South Africa's chief rabbi in which he dismisses the claim that the era of miracles has passed. He shows how the Haggadah highlights miracles that have ensured the continued existence of the Jewish People, despite attempts in every generation to eradicate us.
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by David Rhodes
David Rhodes introduces a new alcoholic drink, Tubi
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which is now available in most local bars and wine stores. Starting production in an apartment in Haifa, the Tubi brothers produced a drink free of the debilitating effects of other liquors and have expanded production to one million bottles a year.
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by Leon Moss
Age is but a number - Leon suggests that old age is
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all in the mind if you allow it to
be. A light hearted different look at growing old.
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by Nitzan Krivine
Nitzan's no Bake, no flour, no sugar, no butter –
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Vegan – and yet totally delicious frozen cheesecakes, and good for Pesach too!
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by Carl Hoffman
The author spent many years in New York, before taking
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a 6-month tour across the United States, from big cities to small mid-western and southern towns. The author's conclusion: America is neither "the land of the free" nor "the home of the brave". Carl Hoffman at first "did not like this book", but "it began to grow" on him and in the end he highly recommends it.
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by Janine Levy
Janine Levy's Pesach recipe offerings range from Seder
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Night Brisket, through Passover Granola to Strawberry and Spinach Salad (wow, sounds great!!).
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by Sheila Brodie
Helene Magid Halle was not only an active member of
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Hadassah-Israel, but also a founder member of the ESRA Welfare Committee. Here she is remembered in all her varied roles as beloved mother and friend, and highly esteemed co-worker.
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by Norma Klaff Altman, Ros Ben Ezra
A tribute to Joan Weisman, a remarkable women who lived
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a rich life of giving to
others, whether it was in her extensive teaching career or her volunteer work in ESRA and other organizations. Her sudden and unpredictable passing is truly mourned.
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