by Ilan Shachar
The new development of the Tahana in Tel Aviv is a
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popular center of tourist interest. This story tells the history of the first railway lines between Jaffa/Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and the early railway connections in Israel.
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by Lee Diamond
Lee Diamond discusses the changing values in the Israeli
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society as a result of social protest in the early days of Havat Kineret and today in Rothschild Boulevard
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Lydia Aisenberg describes her meeting with Ali Beurat,
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a bedouin whose family has lived in Wadi Ara for generations. The family surprisingly has a herd of camels and Ali explains to Lydia how this came about.
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by Moriel Schottlender
The anticipation of awaiting that first all-important
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Army letter is graphically described by Moriel Schottlender. Which unit? What base? Where? What assignment? are some of the many questions posed by a new recruit.
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by Janice Comyns
AWIS is an international organization that benefits
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Israeli soldiers. Established 60 years ago individual groups all over the world sponsor specific projects for the Association of the Wellbeing of Israel’s soldiers. Recently the Peltz family came from Australia to officially open the clubhouse that had been built with funds they had raised.
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by Lynette Karp
Isaac Ochberg is not a well known name here in Israel
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but he was a great benefactor in the early 20th century. He bought land for the JNF, supported the Hebrew University and rescued many orphans from the Ukraine in the 1920’s. A memorial park and museum will be dedicated in his name in the summer of 2011.
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by Ilan Hirschowitz
Anglo-Saxon Ilan Hirschovitz and his family continue
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to follow their sons army service. Finishing his basic training with an honour from his commanding officer he moves on to advanced training. The family is adding to their vocabulary with words of army slang and look forward to his safe return home at weekends.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Current Norwegian ambassador to Israel, Svein Sevje,
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enjoys visiting Kibbutz Mishmar Ha Emek where he served as a volunteer in 1968 and 1971 recalling those carefree years exchanging ideas with a Norwegian member of today’s kibbutz.
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by Stuart Palmer
Melanie Philips on a recent visit to Israel clearly
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described the successful propaganda war of misinformation that finds Israel fighting the rampant campaign of deligitimization. Here we read of Ican and Cohav, volunteer organizations, fighting to regain the moral high ground from our enemies.
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by Uri Milunsky
The War of Attrition crisis in Israel in March 1969
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brought many volunteers to Israel. Uri Milunsky, a qualified anaesthetist came from South Africa with 3 doctor colleagues. In spite of the initial lack of organisation they enjoyed their time spent here working in the burns unit at Tel Hashomer and led to more involvement here when they returned to South Africa.
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by Zelda Harris
A fascinating description of a short visit to Israel
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by a young London radio journalist interested in studying the various cultures and diverse organizations working towards a peaceful solution to the turmoil of the Middle East. From Tel Aviv to the Galilee to Jerusalem – to the West Bank meeting with protagonists of peace - an amazing journey.
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by Ilan Shachar
The Netzak Yehuda battalion was established for Haredi
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Youth in 1999. Starting with 30 soldiers it has now grown to a fully functioning combat unit of over 1,000 young men. The soldiers all volunteer for a full army life knowing that all the religious laws will be followed. It is helping to bridge the gap between haredi and non-religious Israeli youth.
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by Pnina Moed Kass
Large underground car parks go with living in a modern
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apartment block. Pnina Kass observes what goes on in the garage of her new home. The most orderly place in her daily life, the routine of the neighbors can be imagined.
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by Steve Kramer
Adjacent to David’s citadel archeologists have been
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working - a wall from David and Solomon’s times, the first Herodian Palace, Crusader Arches, and 19th century Ottoman built barracks are some of the buildings on this site. Steve Kramer visited this site that is not generally accessible to tourists - he describes many of the historical events that occurred in the vicinity. Sadly lack of funds is preventing further excavation of this historical site.
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by Ilan Hirschowitz
A deep insight into the see-saw of emotions of a father
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sharing his son’s experiences as a new soldier in a special unit of the Israeli Defense Force.
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