by Leli Goldstein
Another example of how people are reunited after many
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years by finding each other on the ESRA Magazine website
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by Rhona Berzack
Rhona Berzack honors the memory of the late Birte Edwards,
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a dedicated and much valued member and volunteer of ESRA in Modiin. Born in Denmark, she lived in England before making aliyah and marrying Israeli English TV presenter Stephen Edwards.
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by Herb Hahn
In 1971, the Hahns took a memorable trip to Spain.
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It was through their travel agent that they made contact with Aline Griffith, the Dowager Countess of Romanones, who had an exciting life as a socialite and a spy.
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by Steve Linde
A passing look at some of the personalities and advice
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that shaped , influenced and even inspired Steve Linde first as editor of the Jerusalem Post and now editor of The Jewish Report.
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by Adele Rubin
Adele Rubin writes of her pride at being the recipient
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of an award in Jerusalem from the Israeli Ministry of Education together with 60 other volunteers similarly acknowledged. Adele and was given this award in recognition of her invaluable contribution to her community of Sderot .
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by Selah Maya Zighelboim
When Burt Tannebaum made aliyah he established the
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Arad Tennis Center and ran it on a voluntary basis. Over the years, thousands of children passed through his hands and keep contact with him as adults. In September 2017 he received a reward for lifetime achievement that made an impact on Israel.
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by Avril Kon, Raymond Solk
A warm and loving tribute to Cyril Solk who at 100
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continues to enlighten with his wisdom and knowledge and has been an inspiration to all he has crossed paths with.
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by Flori Cohen
Diplomat Efraim Cohen, a law professor, held a Modiin
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audience spellbound with stories of his various assignments in London, Cape Town, Iraq, La Paz (Bolivia), Washington and, of course, Israel. He and his family were in Israel during the Gulf and the Lebanon wars, and it was during this period that they decided to make aliyah.
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by Liz Trakeniski
An inspiring story about a young Ethiopian immigrant
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who failed at school, but determinedly tried again and again until he succeeded. Helping his own family and others (including the writer's daughter), he follows the words of Robert the Bruce: "If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again"
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by Hollie Moscovitz
The fact that the late Bryna Franklin was a remarkable
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woman is evidenced by the
tributes paid to her by three friends. She was involved in many community
activities throughout the country, donating and fundraising to provide scholarships.
She also taught English in China for four years, and spent time in India.
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by Adele Hunter
Adele Hunter writes with affection of her late friend
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and colleague Lila Cohen who was an active volunteer on the ESRA welfare committee where she gave dedicated service over many years
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by Jocelyn Cohen Goldberg
Almost 49 years ago, Jocelyn met Merle when they were
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new immigrants at the absorption center in Netanya – Ulpan Ben Yehuda – and they become the very best of friends. In this article, Jocelyn pays tribute to Merle’s wisdom, talents and love of family and friends.
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by Ruth Corman
We learn (graphically) of the sad history of the Atlit
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camp, and about Shlomo Hillel, a former member of the Knesset who was actively involved in the many aspects of creating the new State. At the age of 94 he is still actively involved in various projects, writes Ruth Corman.
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by Roy Caplan
Roy describes, Geri, as he called her, as a handsome
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and vivacious woman, warm and full of the joys of life. Geri worked hard on the ESRA board of the Rehovot chapter soon after arriving here. Roy remembers the brief years full of joy and happiness that they spent together and the traumatic separation at the end of her life. She passed away on Yom Kippur.
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