by Gloria Deutsch
Godfrey Gadabout is the doll knitted by Barbara Portner
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which ESRA is soon going to raffle or put up for auction. “Whatever we do with Godfrey, he’s sure to bring money into ESRA’s coffers, one way or another", says Chairperson Brenda Katten,
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Elisha Linn, was one of the firstborn members of kibbutz
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Mishmar Ha’Emek, founded 91 years ago by Polish pioneers. Lydia remembers him as a storyteller par excellence and somewhat of a local historian with a formidable memory, a charming smile and a great entertainer.
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by Amy Avgar
The story of an exceptional woman, born in Germany,
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saved from the gas chambers as a Kindertransport child living in England, marrying and immigrating to Palestine, founding and heading Enosh for emotionally disturbed people, promoting research on mental illness. A life full of challenges and numerous accomplishments.
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by Glenis Bertfield
Only five years in Israel but settled as if born here,
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Glenis and Lawrence have become very involved in ESRA affairs and in private endeavors to help others. Her aged mother is cared for at a wonderful day center in Raanana.
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by Barney BenZion Wainer
A fitting obituary to Riva Rubin, poet, author and
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highly acclaimed translator by her brother Barney. She won many prestigious literary prizes and her personal contribution is in having made writing in the English language in Israel recognized.
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by Vic Essakow
Syd Kenny was born in South Africa and named Sydney
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Kentridge, changing his name when he became Israel’s Air Attaché in the USA. His name has gone down in history as one of the founding fathers of the Israeli airforce.
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by Joe Gilad
A fitting tribute to Susi Cohen who on the eve of Kristallnacht
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escaped from Essen and the Nazis. She went with her family via Amsterdam to Australia where she and her husband Jules provided a warm and welcoming home to Joe Gilad. The Cohens eventually made Aliya and despite Susi's ill health she continued her famous hospitality in Israel.
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by Naomi Aharoni
A sad obituary by Naomi Aharoni who recalls the indomitable
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spirit of her twin sister Laurel Yakobovitz who passed away suddenly on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
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by Adele Rubin
A tribute by a friend of a woman of tremendous organizational
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skills who served her family and her community with distinction throughout her life.
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by Mordechai Mendell Kaye
A tribute by a daughter in her deep grief at losing
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a mother who is remembered for the times of inspiration shared and admired for her management of her struggle with the terminal illness that claimed her life.
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by Deborah Ellis
The Domari Community Center is a place where Domari
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Gypsies celebrate their culture and music. Amoun Sleem, founder of the center, started life begging for money but wanted more for her community. Learn about her efforts and the center’s needs.
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