by Helen Bar-Lev
Brought up in New York, Helen Bar Lev lived at the
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absorption center in Ramle when she came to live in Israel in 1973. People of many backgrounds lived there, bringing with them the culture of the lands they came from. With this background, the Yom Kippur War and the death of her brother made her feel truly Israeli and absorbed her very quickly into this country.
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by Lea Malul, Rhoda Goodman
As the rockets fall at 2am, residents of Ashkelon have
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only 20 seconds to rush into their safe rooms or shelters. What happens if they are caught outside when the sirens go off? The local hospital too, which is inadequately protected, is exposed to the rockets and cannot function when it is most needed. The doctors are both Israeli and Arab doctors and they treat Israeli and Arab patients.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Now in her 80’s, Tamar Snir remembers how in 1948
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she was captured by Jordanian soldiers. Frozen with fear, one of her captors, a Jordanian soldier, puts his Keffiya around her shoulders to keep her warm. After a week King Abdullah released all the female prisoners and took them back to their homes.
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by Ilan Hirschowitz
Why does a young IDF cadet go AWL (absent without leave)?
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What makes life for a new recruit so stressful? The incident arouses the fear of a father whose son is serving in the army.
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by Linda Olmert
Since 2006 Eretz Nehederet has been reintroducing Israelis
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into the exploration and understanding of their land. Last year a new program called Matnat Shichrur was introduced specifically for IDF soldiers who have completed their compulsory military service. Modeled on the Birthright Israel concept, it is a free10 day encounter with Israel.
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by Ilan Shachar
An interesting opportunity for the public to assist
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in the excavation work under professional supervision at the national park of Apollonia during August.
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by Lisa Richlen
Recently the issue of refugees and asylum seekers,
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and particularly those in South Tel Aviv, has been in the news - and not in a good way. This article moves behind the rhetoric to explore what is actually happening on the ground.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Reflections of a tourist guide on being hit by a stone
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thrown by a 10-year old boy during the first intifada (1987 – 1993) in the Wadi Ara village of Barta’a, part of which ended up on the West Bank side of the 1949 drawn Armistice Line and part on the Israeli side, and how she goes on even after that taking visitors to Barta’a.
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by Michele Klein
Young offenders are becoming good citizens through
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caring for exotic birds at the Wing of Love Wildlife Sanctuary. As each bird is different and needs to be cared for in different ways, so too the young offenders require individual care, understanding and patience. The Wildlife Park allows the young offenders to flourish and become productive members of society. At the same time, the exotic birds are cared for and brought back to full health because of the dedication, patience and care by the young offenders.
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by Aviva Luden
How does a new immigrant mother cope with seeing her
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son in his IDF uniform? Aviva Luden confronts the new reality of making living in Israel, with its attendant fears and hopes of war and peace in Aliyah
Angst, Our Soldiers, Our Sons.
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by Fonda Dubb
How to really see the stars and night sky – Join
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a trip to the desert north of Eilat with Eitan Schawartz. With the naked eye and the help of a green laser and a telescope the most amazing beautiful vista can be seen.
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by Marian Lebor
Get some exercise and fresh air for the whole family
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while contributing to a good cause: Come and Walk for Benji’s Home takes place on Friday May 4th. The home is built in memory of Benji Hillman, a major who was killed in the Lebanon War, three weeks after his wedding and is intended to provide a home for lone soldiers. Marian Lebor gives the details.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Lydia Aisenberg shares her delight at Gilad Shalit’s
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release - a child of Israel who became every one's son. She then takes us to the West Bank and sees the joy of parents and friends of one of the terrorists released in the transfer of prisoners. A thought provoking story of identification and hope.
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