by Aryeh A. Frimer
The Gemara presents seemingly opposing interpretations
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of judgment by the Almighty on Rosh Hashana. These raise the question: Is judgment individual or is mankind judged as one? Rabbi Frimer shares a Tamudic response to this contradiction which offers an answer to spiritual preparation for the Day of Judgment.
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by Esther Roiter
Esther Roiter tells the moving story of Holocaust survivors
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who went to America, and the poor conditions they lived in. She says that "We, the second generation, are obligated to teach our children about the flourishing yeshivot in Poland, and of Hungarian and German Jewry". Esther also talks of the burden of suffering carried by the second and even third generations of Holocaust survivors.
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ESRA's sharp-eyed consumer commentator, Naomi Ariel,
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keeps us up to date on matters that affect our pocketbooks, from supermarket goods to credit cards.
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by Judy Shapiro
Judy fondly remembers her uncle, Shimon Gewirtz, a
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very special, talented and generous man, who passed away at age 82. Shimon made Aliya from the U.S. in 2009 and settled in Kfar Saba where he was involved in many community and family activities.
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by Miriam Crosbie
ESRA Petah Tikvah branch organised a fascinating tour
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of the templer neighbourhood of Sarona. For contact details of the Petah Tivah branch reaad on...
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by Merry Kane
On this yahrzeit of her death Merry Kane fondly remembers
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Fran Flamholz who was one of the most active members of the ESRA Tel Aviv committee
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by Emil Murad
Life prior to 1941 had been wonderful for the Jews
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of Babylonia, modern-day Iraq. They achieved great success in many fields and got along well with their Arab neighbors. But a pogrom on Shavuot, 1941 devastated the Jewish community, and from then on, Jews sought ways to leave the country.
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by Jennia Ganit Chodorov
After 60 Jennia, a lecturer and marketing coach, was
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about to give up working when she heard of a back-to-work course for over 60s. Today she gives workshop in Bnei Brak, to single mothers in Kiryat Gat, and managers in Haifa. The course she attended is almost totally subsidized. Call them at Shipour 1-800-20-60-61.
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by David Rhodes
Midbar Winery, an award-winning winery, belies the
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belief that the Negev is too hot to grow grapes. In fact, the high altitude, the need to spray less fungicide and the reliance on controlled irrigation lead to an excellent kosher product, according to wine expert
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by Juliet Rostowsky
The summer garden party was a wonderful opportunity
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for volunteers to meet and mingle in a relaxed and charming atmosphere and to know how much they are appreciated by ESRA for for all the hard work that they do and the contribution they make in the communities in which they live.
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by Nina Zuck
What better way to enthuse two groups, one from the
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North and one from the South, than to bring them together for an afternoon of exchange of ideas, entertainment and chatting? The Netanya and Sderot sewing groups both benefitted from and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon together.
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by Sandra Broza
ESRA Magazine's list of personal announcements including,
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new homes, get well wishes family occasions and condolences
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by Alona Cohen
Volunteer Irith Langer leads a group of women from
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many nations who enjoy exercise, body balancing, laughter and fun in weekly classes in Neot Shaked.
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by Meira Applebaum
ESRA’s sponsored project for gifted Ethiopian children
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(and now others too) which involves learning marine biology has been a great success. At graduation, parents shared the joy of their children.
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