by Merle Guttmann
Israel Trakeniski, for 15 years in Israel, an economist,
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has volunteered at the ESRA Techushons where he works with special needs children. His other voluntary work includes working with ambulance teams, teaching for Magen David Adom and teaching scuba diving to youth at risk.
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Born in the UK "with a pencil" in his mouth Denis
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Shifrin is known to ESRA readers as our "in house" illustrator. With Habonim, art school and marriage in the UK Denis came on aliyah in 1948. A founder of Kfar Hanassi he then worked in printing and publishing - founding his own advertising and publishing company. He also worked for the Mossad for more than a decade.Now in his retirement Denis sculpts wooden kinetic miniatures as well as illustrates for ESRA and other publications.
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by Motti Zaslow
With an engineering degree from Manchester University
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and his love of flying Mike Gal had the ideal background and the desire to help Israel. Smuggled in to Israel in 1947, his flying abilities were well used and he also helped establish the countries first commercial airline. In the 1960's he had a change of career - he became the first native English speaking guide in the country and with his wife Bracha established their own tour firm. He guided many interesting and famous people on their visits to Israel.
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by Rosemary Levin
In 1959 at the age of 28 Rosemary Levin was injured
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in a car crash in Rhodesia – now Zimbabwe - where she lived with her husband and young family. With much rehabilitation and help she lived a full life with her husband and family. In 2009 she entered the Guinness Book of records as the longest living quadriplegic.
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by Averil Weinstein
Averil Weinstein was introduced to Jacob Quat a few
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years ago and meets him every week to chat, read to him, discuss poetry or go out for a coffee. He has just celebrated his 106th birthday with family and friends.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Lydia Aisenberg grew up in Wales and used to hear stories
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about the English seaside resort of Bournemouth. She decided to visit the town and found it a delightful place with its Victorian architecture, lovely beaches and the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.
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by Mickey Schneider
Barbara Eden 1951-2009
Barbara is sorely missed by
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those of us of the ESRA magazine who had the privilege of working with her. She was an outstanding volunteer
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by David Kaplan
South African born Mendel Kaplan was a global leader,
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philanthropist and the first non American to become Chairman of the World Jewish Congress. His cousin David Kaplan writes that his wit, humor, communication skills, and diplomacy helped him resolve tensions and steer organizations. He was committed to education, and his foundation sponsored many projects in Israel and elsewhere.
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by Esty Pillersdorf
Born in South Africa, Stella Joffe encompassed the
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arts and the environment. Gardener, potter, photographer designer and interpreter of children’s art, Esty Pillersdorf remembers her friend as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and one who gave to all.
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by Michael S. Bloch
Austrian, American, and Israeli citizen, served in
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the British Army Palestinian regiment, spent time in Cuba - Bill Nuernberger is well remembered with affection by his friend Michael Bloom
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by Carl Hoffman
Fascinating report of the visit of Anne Richardson,
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Christian Zionist tribal chief of the Rappahannock Indian tribe of Virginia. Compares her challenges as Indian chief with the problems that Israel faces, and finds many common missions.
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by Barbara Abraham
In March of 2009, the Northern Ireland Friends of Israel
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was launched, and, combining the support of local political leaders from both sides of the fence they have already made an important positive impact.
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by Merle Guttmann
For over thirty years Stella Padeh has been volunteering
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for ESRA in different capacities. In fact, she was one of ESRA’s first volunteers back in 1979. Twelve years ago Stella and her husband David moved to Modiin. She became involved in ESRA Modiin’s first committee. Very soon she became one of Modiin’s most active and involved volunteers
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by Sam Zebba
The intriguing story of the teenager Sam Zebba and
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the lady Doctor Anna Wildekann whose fascinating life dedicated to medicine in Lamborene, working with Albert Schweitzer and then later in Israel so influenced the authors life and direction.
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