by Pnina Moed Kass
Large underground car parks go with living in a modern
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apartment block. Pnina Kass observes what goes on in the garage of her new home. The most orderly place in her daily life, the routine of the neighbors can be imagined.
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by Hen Meron
Students and pupils visited Dialog in the Dark in Holon
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thanks to a donation from Entegris. It was a fascinating and unique experience for them
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by Gloria Deutsch
We meet Shirley Hirsch, an artist and horse lover,
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and briefly follow her life from a childhood in England to her coming to live in Israel and learn how her deep involvement with horses grows and develops.
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by Mike Porter
One of the oldest university towns in Spain is Salamanca,
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began in the 13th century, is still home to students. Its impressive central square surrounded by beautiful arcades has many restaurants and cafes. The small pedestrian streets house museums and galleries including a museum of clocks – it’s a city full of life and champagne. Segovia is a smaller sleepier town with large buildings dating back to Roman times, many churches and a convent built over a former synagogue. The 11th century fortress at Alcazar, perched high up, with magnificent views looks down on what was once the Jewish cemetery.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Lydia Aisenberg writes of her visit to Nailsworth in
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the UK, and how the book Children Write for Peace was warmly welcomed by the Quaker community, where ideas in common were shared and a good connection has been forged.
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by Aaron Applebaum
Thoughts of a committed runner and trainer sidelined
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with regret through flu at the start of the Tiberias marathon. There is always another race or another opportunity – in life and in racing.
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by Lilian Cohen
Lilian Cohen was advised that her chemotherapy would
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not lead to the loss of her hair - but this was not to be. With the support of her family and the assistance of her son in shaving her head, her attitude to her new found baldness became her pride. No wigs for her, and in spite of a collection of hats she loves to walk on the beach with the sun shining on her bald head.
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by Jacki Edry
As part of the Students Build a Neighbourhood project,
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and with the help of the Religious Education Group of Netanya and many volunteers, a wonderful batmitzvah celebration was held for a group of eight girls from Hefzibah
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ESRA's secondhand shop in Raanana, called the Nearly
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New Shop is a treasure trove. Naomi Ariel explains that it is not only a shop for those in the need but where very good items are contributed and the general public like you and me go looking for a bargain.
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by Steve Kramer
Safed is the second most holy city in Israel. Ascent
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is the Chabad center in the city, it serves as a yeshiva, hostel and retreat, and Steve Kramer writes that to be there for a Shabbat was a unique experience. The weekend included lectures, a guided walk through the old city and a wonderful Friday night meal with a local family.
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Naomi Ariel gives us some more tips on how to conserve
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water. Just turning a tap on with a slow flow of water and not leaving the tap running when cleaning vegetables are two of the points she makes.
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by Zelda Harris
The award-winning documentary, “Precious Life,”
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recently screened at the ESRA Cinema Club, evoked an emotional response from the audience. Zelda Harris describes the profound impact of the film: a four-month-old Palestinian child would die without a bone marrow transplant available only in an Israeli hospital.
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by Alan Caplan
Alan Caplan gives his sound advice on how to play a
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bridge hand using the Losing Trick Count which is the Rule of 18
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
Heirs of Jewish victims of the Holocaust not formerly
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allocated restitution for property lost during that era may be eligible through the HEART organisation for retribution. Details for claimants can be clarified on www.heartwebsite.org
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by Steve Kramer
Adjacent to David’s citadel archeologists have been
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working - a wall from David and Solomon’s times, the first Herodian Palace, Crusader Arches, and 19th century Ottoman built barracks are some of the buildings on this site. Steve Kramer visited this site that is not generally accessible to tourists - he describes many of the historical events that occurred in the vicinity. Sadly lack of funds is preventing further excavation of this historical site.
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