by Merle Guttmann
Rika Meyerowitz, long time ESRA volunteer, laughingly
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calls herself a "shlepper" since item collection has been one of her many tasks. Never daunted, Rika, a role model in the highest sense for volunteering, was coordinator of ESRAmagazine distribution, chairperson of the Herzliya branch, one of the initiators of Netanya Food Pantry, and much more.
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by Ivy Schwartz
ESRA created an English tutorial program in Netanya
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for high school students in preparation for exams. The excellent volunteers receive training and the program includes other organizations that joined on the strength of its great success. Feedback is heartwarming with benefits all round.
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by Joel Stone
This highly recommended book is set in Jerusalem during
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the height of the second intifada. Its multilayers reveal jealousy, mystery, murder, love and lust plus a dose of the philosophy of Zionism, all narrated in top notch, enjoyable prose.
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by Sara Groundland
Report on the ESRA Herzliya annual bridge and breakfast
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morning, together with details of competition winners.
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by Migry Zur Campanile
Bridge column lightheartedly comparing a bridge hand
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to the closest you can get to real detective work, including investigative skills.
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by Steve Kramer
Report on the festive opening of Israel’s 2009 Maccabiah
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Chai, a combination of Zionism and sport attended by thousands of Israelis and visitors. It included 7,000 plus athletes from more than 50 countries. Athletics may be the reason for the event, but the true raison d'etre is Israel and Jewish unity.
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by Ivor Wolf
Rachel and Jack Luck celebrated their 70th wedding
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anniversary surrounded by many family and friends and in pride of place was a special greeting received from Her Majesty the Queen of England.
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by Sara Groundland
Obituary in memory of a much respected personality
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who was Rabbi of the Prestwich Higher Synagogue and something of a legend for many years in the north Manchester area of England for his selfless efforts. Through his tireless work with Yad LeAchim, he was also well-known in the USA.
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by Rika Meyerowitz
Warm thanks to Anne-Rita Midttun from Oslo Norway,
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who has been collecting funds for the Hand in Hand Food Pantry project. Her generosity and kindness, and that of the Norway community, are much appreciated.
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by Sara Groundland
Film review of “The Beetle” screened at the ESRA
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Cinema Club with the film's director in attendance. The story recounts the happy and sad voyage of the expiring Beetle car and arguments with his wife for and against sending it to the "knackers yard". Pleasant and quirky, it kept the audience amused.
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by Sara Groundland
Documentary film review relating to the story of the
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director's grandfather, who was hidden in a loft, along with 15 other Jews during World War 2. Sokal's Jewish population was 6,000, but was reduced to 30 by the end of the war. A meaningful salute to Francisca Halamajawa for her bravery in saving Jews.
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by Barbara Abraham
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is as relevant
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today as it was in our grandparents' time. Interesting facts covering the history of the apple, apple production, farming, cross-breeding and more - not forgetting the all important health benefits.
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by David Rhodes
Wine expert David Rhodes introduces us to another red
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wine grape which is proving a winner in Israel, namely Cabernet Franc. Israeli Cabernet Franc is making inroads into the European market and you can read about this and other reds which are being produced successfully in Israel. L’haim!
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by Brian Braude
If you suffer from heights or altitude sickness then
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this isn’t the trip for you. But you can still enjoy reading about a trip made by four friends to the great mountains of Nepal and Tibet – the Himalayas. Follow the thrills of this trek with Brian Braude and his running buddies as they scale the mountains of Nepal and take a jeep ride to Lasa. A fascinating read!
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by Mike Porter
Mike Porter tells us about a “walk “he took up
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to the monastery of Meteora in central Greece. Perched on a rock, which may or may not have been the result of a large meteorite hitting the hilly area, is the 14th Century monastery of Meteoron. The steep rock face must have made the building very difficult as everything had to be pulled by ropes or trolleys. Today a popular tourist attraction it is difficult to climb up but affords an amazing view.
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