by Aviva Luden
How does a new immigrant mother cope with seeing her
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son in his IDF uniform? Aviva Luden confronts the new reality of making living in Israel, with its attendant fears and hopes of war and peace in Aliyah
Angst, Our Soldiers, Our Sons.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
Members of ESRA who are involved with the Students
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Build a Neighborhood project in Hefzibah, Netanya, received a warm welcome from the students upon receiving their annual stipend. At the Meeting the Students in Hefzibah. ESRA were told by the students what they planned to do for their individual assignments to benefit children and the community.
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by Barbara Abraham
Those Were the Days – life in Eilat as it once was,
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gives an overview of Eilat’s early days, written in memory of Dr. Reginald Morris. Dr. Morris and his dynamic wife, Fay, were early arrivals to Eilat in 1958 when it was still being hailed as ‘the wild west.’ The Morris’ contribution to the cultural, social and medical lives of visitors and residents is told by an appreciative friend, Barbara Abraham.
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by Lynette Karp
There are 10,000 children in Israel between the ages
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of 5 to 18 who have been transferred from their families to foster homes or residential group homes, to rescue them from abuse, cruelty and other problematic environments. In They Deserve a Chance, Lynette Karp explains how the public can help Yeladim-Fair Chance for Children, a nonprofit organization, devoted to giving these kids a chance.
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by Carol Novis
The influence of the English speaking community is
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well-known. One exceptional and important sphere it has made its mark is in the field of education. The Anglo influence: The TALI School in Raanana is the brainchild of Hannah and David Schwartz. Carol Novis describes how their efforts and determination reached fruition.
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by Carol Novis
In Making an Exhibition of Itself, a tribute to the
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new wing of the Tel Aviv Art Museum, Carol Novis offers the reader an impressive look at this new addition to the cultural center which encompasses the
Israel Opera, Cameri Theater and Beit Ariela Library. The building has been called ‘visionary,’ and
‘unprecedented,’ ‘inspiring and exciting’ and some feel it is a major architectural achievement.
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by Pamela Peled
Bucking the Trends: Bringing Back the Israeli Brain
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paints a gloomy picture of Israel’s educational system. Pamela Peled describes the worrying situation wherein Israel is at the bottom of the list among relevant OECD countries and how it can be reversed.
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by Alan Caplan
Bridge expert Alan Caplan suggests caution with unknown
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partners when playing on the internet. He also advises players to always play extra carefully when a knave – Jack - appears.
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by Judy Shapiro
The practice within the Jewish tradition of assigning
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mystical meanings to words or phrases based on their numerical value is explained by Judy Shapiro in ESRA and Gematria. Citing the Talmud and Midrash, she states that by reading words and sentences as numbers, they can be compared to other words and phrases of the same value.
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by HEDDI KEIL
Do you want a more fulfilling and satisfying life?
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Batya Ludman, a clinical psychologist, who wrote a newspaper column has edited her articles into this book which is a very helpful guide to many life situations that we may face.
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by Lisa Brink
And now, for a sweet thought: Lisa Brink suggests
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you cater to that sweet tooth with this easy-to –make delicious confection. Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Hazelnut Tart combines all the ingredients you love. Give it a whirl.
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by Wendy Blumfield
Wendy Blumfeld President of Voices Israel - an organization
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that encourages poetry writing and has branches throughout Israel, writes of the activities of this organization and encourages would-be poets to share their work and to join up with fellow poets.
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by Rolly King Kohansky
Dolphin Boy traces the true story of a boy who was
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so savagely beaten he becomes mute and
traumatically escapes from reality. His arduous 4-year rehabilitation process of return to normal life, with the aid of dolphins, is intriguingly told in the award-winning, stunningly photographed film as recounted by Rolly King Kohansky.
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by Alan R Deutsch
The 2012 tax-filing season is here and those filing
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American tax returns need to know the new legislation regarding both U.S. and Israeli income tax law. Tax Retirement Plans, Personal Exemptions, Standard Deductions and advice for the Self-Employed are topics covered by Alan Deutsh in this article.
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by Adele Hunter, Mimi Tanaman
When tragedy hit an Ethiopian family ,ESRA’s Welfare
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committee was instantly able to help. Linen and electrical goods from ESRA’s Second Hand Shop helped to refurbish a new home for the family
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