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 Lissa Szajnbrum
How do we learn to be parents? Lissa Szajnbrum explains
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how having a Doulas- or labor coachcan enhance a positive birth experience and also help towards a more positive and confident bonding between parents and child.
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by Zipporah Porath
New ideas and approaches have been around for decades
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but in this new fun and challenging method of learning everything is expressed in abbreviations and is self taught by missions and the children are taught how to think by solving problems. Zipporah Porath gives a mind-blowing peep into an innovative puzzling world and hopes that this experiment will (WOW) work out well.
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by Pamela Peled
Ruthie Sobel Lutlenberg who worked in education came
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in to contact with many children here in Israel who had never had a celebration for their birthday. In 2004 she founded Birthday Angels. Each Birthday child is made to feel special, a Birthday box is provided, a program of games and activities is run, food is served, presents and prizes given and the guests honor the birthday child.
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by Ivy Schwartz
ESRA created an English tutorial program in Netanya
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for high school students in preparation for exams. The excellent volunteers receive training and the program includes other organizations that joined on the strength of its great success. Feedback is heartwarming with benefits all round.
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by Deborah (Debby) Lieberman
Up to now, schools in Israel have either belonged to
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the religious or secular school systems. Now a new initiative has been started. The Yachad Experimental Elementary School in Modiin is a school community incorporating both secular and religious pupils from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds which will be one of the flagship schools of a new “third stream” educational program in starting in Israel.
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by Miriam Frankel
The late Ed Pachtman was an ESRA volunteer for many
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years. He came to Israel from Perth, Western Australia where he and his wife were amongst the founders of the Carmel School.
Miriam Frankel, their daughter, was one of the 50 people who met to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school.
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by Wendy Geri
The English Speaking Friends of Tel-Aviv University
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offers lectures, seminars and events in English. Lectures given by senior academics cover a wide range of subjects. Members are also entitled to discounts on other activities on the university campus.
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by Deborah Sweeney
Since the 2nd millennium cats have been family pets.
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In some myths and ancient history they did not always live such comfortable lives.
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by Miriam Van Bers
The Open University of Israel is the largest of Israel’s
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universities. It offers opportunities for continuing education for all ages and promises the introduction of a cultural program for English speakers.
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by Miriam Greenfield
Introducing the Alma Home for English culture where
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students of any age can learn Tanach and also gain a wide and diverse understanding of Hebrew culture.
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