by Meera Jacobson
A “love letter” about a beloved Nanny. Meera Jacobson
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remembers her childhood in South Africa and her relationship to a special person.
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by Adele Rubin
Jack Cohen, today a resident of Netanya and a VIP of
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AACI, describes in his autobiographical novel, Amanuensis, growing up in the east end of London. But Adele Rubin thinks it would have been interesting to learn more of how Jack succeeded in spite of the difficulties and his career as an adult.
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by Hertzel Katz
Hertzel Katz spells out the legalities of "Living Wills",
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or how to die with dignity. He also gives information about Amutat Lilach which is the leading organization dealing with this subject in Israel.
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by Debbie Sassen, Felicia M. Seaton
In part II of their widowhood article, Felicia Seaton
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and Debbie Sassen give information on the legal aspects of widowhood – estates, what to do first, access to money if there is or isn’t a will, whether to appoint an executor, rabbinical court ties abroad, and relevant websites such as the Ministry of Justice.
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by Carl Hoffman
Disturbing, yet fascinating novel based in Jerusalem
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Carl Hoffman reviews “Wherever you Go” by Joan Leegant
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by Norman A. Rubin
How has our society been able to change so much, and
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bureaucracy overtake so many things? Through Mr. Common Sense, Norman Rubin reminds us how our standards have changed and how so many ways of behaviour have deteriorated and become the accepted norm.
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by Helen Schary Motro
A wonderful tribute written by Helen Schary Motro
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for Shelley Tiber who succumbed to cancer this year. This is a tribute to a vibrant, remarkable, energetic enthusiastic, positive lady of valour and courage
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by Barbara Abraham
Barbara Abraham presents a fascinating insight into
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the lives of 2 women whose lives were changed by their belief in anthroposophy.
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by Alice (Aliza) Marks
Alice Marks knew Gidon Levitas for more than 60 years.
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She describes his great concern and compassion for those in need, his readiness to serve on committees and get involved, his initiative and his willingness to get things done. These are the qualities that exemplified Gidon.
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Naomi Ariel gives us some very useful ideas and comments
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on consumer issues. For example: instead of being exasperated while waiting on the phone line for various services like Kupat Holim or banks, she suggests faxing the issue with your name, fax or telephone number; or did you know that Dan and Egged bus services have a lost and found department? – Read her other suggestions as well.
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by Phyllis Bloch
Recently Elbit Systems asked ESRA to embroider 800
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mezzuzot for their new office building opening in Netanya. Elbit wanted Ethiopian embroidery on the mezzuzot because, besides the fact that their embroidery is wonderful, most of the women who clean the building are Ethiopian. Read Phyllis Bloch's account of this endeavor and the pride felt by the cleaners as they saw their embroidery gracing the doorways
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by Steve Kramer
How many of you have donated clothes and other items
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to the Esra Second Hand shop? But do you ever think about what happens once the clothes have left your home? Steve Kramer takes us through the fascinating process and reminds us that all the money earned goes towards ESRA's wonderful projects.
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