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by David Kaplan
American citizen and keen cyclist Dr.Herzl Melmed has
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through his organization ActionIsrael supported many causes in Israel. The ESRA Negev committee ‘HaDromim B’Derech’is promoting his project “Bikes for Kids under Fire” The first cycling club was established in 2008 at Nachal Oz close to Gaza.
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by Hildy Karev
If you set your mind to it there are no goals that
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cannot be achieved. This is the motivation that inspires women to participate in the annual Womans Triathlon consisting of swimming, biking and running. Participation guarantees satisfaction, self esteem and much fun.
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by Steve Kramer
Report on the festive opening of Israel’s 2009 Maccabiah
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Chai, a combination of Zionism and sport attended by thousands of Israelis and visitors. It included 7,000 plus athletes from more than 50 countries. Athletics may be the reason for the event, but the true raison d'etre is Israel and Jewish unity.
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by Barbara Abraham
Why have no more golf courses been developed in Israel?
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The rules of the game have to be followed, and as well as teaching strategy and restraint it offers exercise to young and old.
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by Barbara Abraham
The influx of many Russian skaters in the 1990’s
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helped put Israel on the international scene . Israel’s only ice rink in Metulla hosted the International Jewish Ice Hockey championships in July 2009.
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by Yonit Raz
Ralph Cooperman won the British Junior fencing title
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in foil and saber and went on to represent Great Britain at the Olympic and Commonwealth games in the 1960’s. He also participated in a number of Maccabiah Games and became a coach to wheelchair fencers.
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by Steve Kramer
Esra’s hike in the Judean Hills started near Abu
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Gosh and ended by the Kennedy Memorial in the Aminadav Forest outside Jerusalem. Passing through kibbutz Tsuba - the site of an old Arab village the hike included some climbing and walking along a river bed. Many events have taken place in this area – from biblical times to more recent history. Steve Kramer describes the vegetation and natural features, an ancient irrigation system and some present day farming carried out a according to the rules of ancient agriculture.
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by Pamela Peled
Karate develops spiritual and physical strength. People
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of all ages enjoy the sport in the many clubs all over Israel. At Nigell Kersh’s club in Raanana he teaches Bushido which focuses on self improvement.
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by Barbara Grant
The 3rd annual community walk was held to raise awareness
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and funds for Habayit Shel Benji, a home for lone soldiers o honor Benji Hillman who was killed in action in the second Lebanon War.
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by Uriel Sturm
National flag football is a part of the American football
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scene in Israel. Both the men’s and women’s national teams participated in International competitions in France and Canada.
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by Barbara Abraham
Talented Letitia Beck represented Israel in the junior
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girls British Open golf championship in Scotland. She was one of 64 qualifiers and made it to the last 4 where she was beaten in the semi-finals.
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by Ilan Shachar
Mini golf is not new to Israel but iPutt is putting
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a new face on it. Mini golf parks with Biblical themes, and where the whole family can be entertained, are planned by an enterprising South African duo. The first one will be in Raanana and the plan is then to go nationwide.
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by Hildy Karev
Meet a group of runners and fun lovers that collect
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once a week for a run and a beer at the end of the day. The Holyland Hash House Harriers meets at 4pm on Saturday afternoons and are part of an International band found all over the world.
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by Lee Silverman
Although forbidden by their government, many American
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citizens came to Israel to fight in 1948. Lee Silverman tells how he blew his cover when playing in a friendly basketball match between the Israeli Air Force Team and the US Marines.
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