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by Herb Hahn
The third child of Jewish immigrants from the Ukraine,
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Morris "Moe" Berg was born in New York City. He became a major league baseball star and during the pre- and wartime era, he risked his life in order to uncover information for the Allies. Herb Hahn relates some of his legendary wartime deeds.
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by Adrian Wolff
Adrian is a member of the Israel Military History Society.
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After Operation Protective Edge he participated in a trip to the area around Gaza to observe first hand places and people most affected in the recent war. His report covers what was, what remains, and plans for the future. The visit filled him with pride and admiration for the people of Israel.
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by Marian Lebor
Treasured memories surface whilst looking through these
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now aged sepia photographs from the time of World War II. Marian's reminiscences of her late mother and family bring to life the painful experiences many suffered and the gratitude felt by the lucky ones who survived.
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by Hannah Baum
Sage is a medicinal plant, recognized first by Hippocrates.
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The article describes the medical properties of this amazing plant, which apparently can do everything from conferring wisdom to curing liver disease. The Rambam also spoke of its healing powers. In addition, from the pictures one can see it is a beautiful plant.
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by Ahuva Leef
Lubna Qadri, leads a unique project - "Hebrew Arabic"
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- in the Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine. Arab students teach spoken Arabic to Jewish students to aid interpersonal relationships between doctor and patient, to improve care, and to become familiar with the other’s culture. The study group has grown by leaps and bounds reflecting the commitment of the students.
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by Susan de la Fuente
An account of two "exciting months" touring the United
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States from coast to coast. The couple, who keep kosher, are welcomed and helped, whenever necessary, by the local Jewish population. Their trip begins in Virginia, and continues through New Orleans, Texas and San Francisco.
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by Judith Yalon Fortus
Judith grew up in Swansea, South Wales, and was expected
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to become a school teacher. But Judith decided to go to Israel, to a kibbutz, and planned after the army, to work as a freelancer from home. Then a fateful notice on the billboard of Kikar Hamoshavot regarding a school for interpreters guided her into the field of translating.
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by Brenda Katten
"Tel Aviv can be likened to New York City in that they
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are both named 'the city that never sleeps'." Brenda Katten, ESRA's Chairperson, suggest a new phrase “The ESRA that never sleeps”. She tells of the variety of activities in which the organization is involved, and how these benefit so many of the needy, and in so many ways.
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by Morty Leibowitz
Coffee is, after petroleum, the second most commonly
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traded commodity in the world. Its popularity is related to its impact on the body’s physiology; it’s a potent stimulant. There have recently been a number of studies concerning cofee's effect on our health but Morty urges not to be overly influenced by the latest medical headlines.
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by Carol Lipman
Here we are given a fascinating and informative glimpse
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into modern-day Russia and a comparison to her violent past.
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by Sharona Glaser Ben Avraham
Sharona Glaser Ben-Avraham offers a personal view of
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the role of doctors and medication in her life. She claims that the age of internet, is not all that different from the attitude to witch doctors and herbal remedies of the past.
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by Patricia (Patti) Golan
Fiddler on the Roof - the famous musical, is celebrating
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50 years since it was first produced on Broadway. Just in time for the anniversary of that global phenomenon, The Light Opera Group of the Negev (LOGON), will be staging the musical drama in February and March 2015 throughout the country.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
He witnessed Kristallnacht and found his ‘new names’
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in a UK telephone directory. He also received the Military Medal for Bravery from King George VI, interrogated top Nazi von Ribbentrop, and played Santa Claus in Harrods. And if that’s not enough, he’s also starred in two Harry Potter movies . . .
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by Barbara Blum
ESRA Herzliya is very happy to report on an extremely
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successful and interesting talk given recently by Lady Hazel Cosgrove CBE. Lady Cosgrove is the first woman to be appointed a Senator of the Court of Justice, a judge of Scotland’s Supreme Court.
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