by Frankie Cronin
By chance the Cronins chose to visit a sleepy town
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– Liptovsky Mikalas – in a valley between the Tatra mountains. They find an impressive synagogue, built in 1906, which is here described in detail, and really fits the description of "amazing". At the synagogue there is a small display of photographs of Jewish families who once lived in the town, and an appeal is made for more photos of Jews who once lived in the town. The photos should be sent to nemcova@mik.Im.sk.
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by Maurice Collins
Who will continue to help your handicapped children
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when you can no longer do so? Faced with this problem the Collins' started a self-help group of families with disabled children. The group grew into a charity called "Kith and Kids". An additional factor was added – an "advocate", an experienced person who would continue the work when the parents were no longer around. This concept is known as Reserve Power and "is the best thing we could have ever done for our children".
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by Jennia Ganit Chodorov
Ophir Samson, Phd. mathematician and economist, loves
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magic, has established a school which gives lessons in magic to disadvantaged children. Recently he was contacted by Jennia Chodorov, and the upshot is that now he gives magic lessons to disadvantaged children in Herzliya. He is assisted by three other teachers – a doctor, a financial analyst and an executive director. The classes, says Dr. Samson, help build up confidence and leadership skills. He also considers the source of that word "Abracadabra".
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
What is the significance of the shofar blast and the
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"next year in Jerusalem" prayer at the end of Yom Kippur, when the Jew dedicates himself to spiritual renewal. Rabbi Reisman suggests the centrality of "ahdut" (Jewish unity), and gives the example of Moses' last blessing to Israel, who are about to enter the promised land without him. The shofar blast is our reliving of these great moments at Mount Sinai and a message of unity, focusing on what binds us.
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by Sharon Kastoriano
A fertility acupuncturist and older "mum" Sharon Kastoriano
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offers advice for women "over 40, and struggling with fertility challenges", as well as tips for younger women. She divides the categories into three age groups – 20, 30 and 40 – and in each age group underscores what to watch for and what to do.
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by Brenda Katten
Brenda reflects on the difficult time we have all had
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during the weeks of Operation Protective Edge, and the terrible toll it has taken on the lives of the young soldiers who died so that we could go on living safely. She also reports on ESRA's highly successful campaign to collect donations that were used to provide aide for the soldiers and residents of the south.
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by Nachum Jacobs
In the wake of the contamination that tainted Jerusalem’s
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drinking water supply this summer, Nachum Jacobs set out to find a home drinking water filtration system that would help ensure that his family was always drinking the cleanest water possible. He has fully researched the options for water purification in Israel and come up with some interesting conclusions.
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by Moshe Kwart
Moshe Kwart has organized bags of support for the people
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of the south, suffering from the barrage of rockets that hit them during Operation Protective Edge. He describes the truckloads of toys, games, food and equipment that are part of the the tremendous outpouring of generosity and unity shown by the very kind people at ESRA.
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by Yonit Gurfinkel
A request for awnings for the soldiers for protection
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from the severe heat was received in the ESRA office during Operation Protective Edge, and a delivery was made to Battalion 405 of coffee kits and shade nets.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
This museum, with free entrance, provides historical
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details of the early days of
Kibbutz Geva and an interesting comparison of the general ease of life for today's members and the true hardships of the pioneer beginners. The many achievements are displayed with pride and include a tribute to long serving nurse, Fania Ram, who died aged 97.
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by Nina Zuck
A heart-warming description of a thrilling evening
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for ESRA’s Center for Young Adults with Disabilities. Shiri Maimon, the singer and star, accepted an invitation to come and sing with one of the members of the group. Her warm personality and the young members excitement and pleasure made the evening a huge success.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
The author describes the roller-coaster ride that she
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is experiencing during treatment for a rare type of cancer that she has. She is especially touched by the help and consideration of people that she encounters and has some very valuable advice for those who are suffering a similar experience to hers.
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by Ilan Hirschowitz
Daniel and his team from the elite 669 rescue unit,
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is called on to save a pilot who has crashed into the sea. Every second counts as the team fulfills the duty they have been trained to do.
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