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by Irving Spitz
Irving describes a highly successful cruise around
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the Aegean starting in Rome with the very moving 70th memorial of the round-up of the jews of Rome by the Nazis and then visiting a number of fascinating destinations in Italy, and Croatia.
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by Bess Hoffman
ESRA had a great day out visiting Kibbutz Ein Shemer
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and Shuni Park with a visit to the kibbutz museum and the vintage tractor museum. The Shuni Park area is mentioned throughout history, from Roman times through the British Mandate era and now houses a monument to Etzel, as well as many sensuous sculptures.
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by Raymond Domnitz
ESRA had a 3-day trip to the north of Israel to see
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the migrating birds. At the Hula nature reserve they saw cranes, pelicans and flamingos as well as catfish and turtles in the lake. They also visited Metulla, two observation points, several memorials and other historical places. Two nights were spent at the very comfortable guesthouse at Kibbutz Hagoshrin.
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by Carol Lipman , Cynthia Barmor
The writers had an unforgettable 2-week tour of China.
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They were captivated by the varied aspects of the country, by the magnificence of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, by the abundance of bright colors and by the history. They heard about the extinct Jewish community and visited the Kaifeng Synagogue. From the modern skyscraper skyline of Shanghai to the primitive toilet facilities and crazy cyclists, they witnessed fascinating sights.
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by Meira Applebaum
An interesting and comprehensive report on a visit
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to Iceland – a country of hidden beauty, green fields and ancient customs that whets one’s adventuring spirit to experience the surprises awaiting there.
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by Cynthia Barmor
After an idyllic holiday in Rhodes it was mayhem at
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the island’s airport for Cynthia when she finds she has left her beloved ring in her hotel. Running round in circles she is helped in unexpected ways.
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by Irith Langer
Congrats to Alona, a neighbourhood social worker, who
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so successfully guided a group of Ethiopian residents from Hefzibah on an excursion to Tel Aviv Harbor, with a stop at HaYarkon Park and a visit to the Eretz Israel museum and the special Ethiopian exhibition at present on view there.
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by Suzanne Libenson
In sharing the joy of exploring a rainy Paris with
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her two daughters, a wealth of tips and advice is passed on to the reader to enable making the most of a visit to Paris.
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by Cynthia Barmor
An ESRA trip to the Dead Sea and the surrounding area
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was a huge success - as reported by Cynthia Barmor. Among the pleasant surprises were Champagne for breakfast, and an interesting visit to Massada.
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by Carol Novis
Informative guide to cruising as an alternative holiday
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choice, covering types of cruises and ships, times to travel, what to expect. Most useful information for any traveler.
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by Sam Zebba
As part of a job opportunity to gain film experience
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in his career, Sam Zebba’s detailed account of his trip to Tahiti describes his fellow voyagers, his encounters en route and the friends he made. Indeed, a onetime exotic experience that he will remember and treasure forever.
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by Barbara Abraham
Jews have been in Rome for 2,000 years and have had
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times of prosperity and times of rejection. In the sixteenth century the Ghetto was built outside the city walls. Some of the original central streets still exist but much of the area has been rebuilt. With its striking synagogue, museums and eating places it is one of Rome’s main tourist attractions.
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by Mike Porter
Exploring the city of Rome with three grandchildren,
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from the well-known sites of the Coliseum, Pantheon and Forum - to churches, squares, statues and catacombs – and the Jewish area. Walking through the narrow streets the writer felt a “togetherness” with the crowds but also had to take great care when crossing the road due to reckless drivers.
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by Paul Kohn
A visit to Corfu, on the Ionian Sea, proved a delightful
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experience, as did the spacious hotel facing the sea. The town (Kerkyra) is well worth visiting as is the old synagogue kept in pristine condition. The population of Corfu is 150,000, “but we have five million olive trees,” a proud local said.
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by Henry Gild
The Mistral III’s crew sailed for a week to Cyprus
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and back. Although dealing with Cypriot bureaucrats on several occasions, they enjoyed the local residents they encountered and the sites they visited. Despite the hot weather, fishing was quite successful.
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