by David Rhodes
David Rhodes shares part 2 of his selection of wineries.
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This time he lists wineries from the Central and Southern areas that he believes both novices and connoisseurs will find rewarding. His opinions are based on how hospitable the winery can be, how good the wines are and how dynamic the experience.
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by Inge David
Inge took her grandson to see the Germany of her past.
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They visited Nuernberg where she lived as a small child, and a highlight of the trip was a meeting with the grandson of her father’s non-Jewish business partner who was the one who encouraged the family to leave Germany when the Nazis came to power.
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by Harry Hiller
For its monthly event in January, ESRA Haifa hosted
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a talk by Dr Einat Rotem, architect and urban planner as well as a Haifa City Councilor. Dr Rotem warned that more industry for Haifa raises fears of an increase in pollution
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by Carol Novis
The Lieberman Open Orthodox Haggadah, first published
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last year, is a pluralistic approach to the Pessah Haggadah from the point of view of the Open Orthodoxy movement which combines halachic adherence with openness in many areas. For example, the book is dedicated to agunot (“chained” women) and it includes many interesting essays and discussions.
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by Judy Frankel
“To Unify a Nation”, the fourth book by Rabbi Dov
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Lipman, is a cri de coeur for moderation and against polarization in our society. In describing his experiences in Israel, he urges an end to discrimination of many kinds, including religious discrimination.
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by Lisa Brink
Here's a new recipe for a different Pesach breakfast
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- fruit ’n nut matzah granola from Lisa Brink
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by Pnina Moed Kass
A stark and horrific `word-camera' personal account
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of the experiences of an eighteen year old who survived seven concentration camps later returning to Berlin and re- inventing his life.
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by Judy Frankel
The author interviews more than sixty assorted Israelis
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to discover their feelings, experiences and hopes about their lives in Israel. Their candid answers highlight the complexity of today’s society in a fascinating way.
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by Pnina Moed Kass
Pnina highly recommends this book about the IDF most
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elite unit unit known as Talpiot. She says that the unit's history, its eccentric approaches to problem-solving, its unique methods of recruitment and teaching make for fascinating reading.
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by Pnina Moed Kass
Pnina highly recommends Nina Selbst's thoroughly enjoyable
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water journey. She says " there is no area of human activity linked to water that the author of this lucid and fascinating book has not delved into".
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by Sharon Finegold
Sharon loved every minute of the ESRA trip to the Eilat
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music festival. There was eating and greeting against a backdrop of joyous music! The excellent music programs ranged from baroque to rock and roll, the hotel was good and the organization faultless!
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by Agnon Granoth
Issie Granoth lived his life to the full. He had an
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inquiring mind and aimed for perfection in everything he did. He was a respected architect, a talented painter and sculptor, a builder, a carpenter and a wonderful husband and father.
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by Beverly Lewin, Rita Bar-On
Two very different, but heartfelt memoirs of David
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Edelman - one very personal and loving, and one very professional describing the ground-breaking research that Dr. Edelman did into dental patients with other medical symptoms.
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by Myra Karseboom and Elaine Finkelstein
An ardent Zionist, the late Dave Geshen and his family
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made aliyah in 1960. He was known for his belief in Tikkun Olam - making the world a better place. Dave was awarded the “Distinguished Citizen of Savyon” award for more than 25 years of service to the local community.
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by Betty Kazin
A tribute to Elaine Rosenberg Kuritzky, an active ESRA
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member, who helped plan and put into practice many events. Johannesburg born, she and her husband Leon made aliya in 1962. Even while furthering her education at the university, Elaine continued to be active in health clinics and many other activities
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