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by Irving Spitz
Irving Spitz was thrilled with the performance of the
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The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and of the soloist, Chinese pianist Yuja Wang, who he says gave "an incandescent performance" at a concert in Tel-Aviv.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
Rabbi Frimer discusses the rules of expressing thanks
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(hakarat haTov) in Judaism. By way of example he explains the role of hakarat haTov in the Amida, a prayer recited three times a day. He also elaborates on the postulation that hakarat haTov is the underlying theme of the Book of Esther.
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by Tzlil Maimon
Student Tzlil Maimon is part of ESRA’s ‘Students
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Build a Community’ project. This is the address she gave before the start of the Dudu Fisher-Colin Schachat event
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by Mary Page
A memorable ESRA tour included visits to Magdala/Migdal,
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site of an archaeological dig with a 1st century synagogue and the Duc in Altem church, which has a full-size replica of a fishing boat common in the 1st century. The site provides evidence that Jesus travelled through the Galilee, meeting at local Jewish synagogues.
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by Reggie Sutton
With almost no Jewish background, Reggie Sutton was
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posted to Palestine during World War II, where his identification with Jews and with Judaism developed. He met Hannah in Tel Aviv, they married and returned to England. In 1949 came to live in Israel. They were happily married for 67 years.
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by Iris Stark
Why are "amutot" - non-profit organizations (NPO's)
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in Israel used for widespread illegal transfer of funds, asks Iris Stark? She enumerates some of the illegal methods used, but adds "It is imperative that we restore the NPOs, which do holy work for lofty public objectives, to their legitimate and appreciated standing in Israeli society"
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by Cynthia Yaakovi
ESRA recently staged a moving evening to say THANK
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YOU to the generous donors of scholarships for our Students Build a Community Projects in Netanya. 12 students received scholarships as a reward for their special contributions to the projects
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by Carol Novis
Rebecca Rahmany is CEO of GanglySister, a firm which
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produces videos and digital comic books to promote the idea that girls can aim to be anything they want to be, including (and especially) entrepreneurs and scientists. She and her partner have invented two endearing comic book characters, Purple and Nine.
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by Richard Stein
At the request of Richard Stein, Mark and Katie Tuinman,
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who live in the Bahamas, agreed to sponsor a fundraiser in aid of ESRA. The successful event, raised funds to sponsor the fifth Students Build a Community Project in Netanya.
Do any readers have similar contacts abroad? Then they also might find sponsors for the work that ESRA does.
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A number of very useful observations and consumer tips
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for all of us to benefit from reading.
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by Nathan Lopes Cardozo
A challenging question indeed and addressed extensively
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with the advent of retirement in this article. Nothing is more dangerous to retirement than retiring.The alternative is learning and study and spiritual evolvement. Much to dwell on.
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by Steve Kramer
The ESRA Hiking Club recently ventured south to the
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hills of the northern Negev for a fascinating and beautiful tour in the area around the Yeruham park and its man-made lake. They hiked the hills and learned how the Negev is becoming a significant factor in modern Israel
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by Joseph (Joe) Morgenstern
Joe Morganstern felt like the king of the road in the
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Jaguar he bought in the 1960s, but driving it in Israel was not uneventful. The car (and Joe) served in the army in 1968 and 1973, at which time Joe and his buddies, stationed in El-Arish, decided to drive down to the Suez Canal for fun, refilling with gas courtesy the United Nations.
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by Marion Stone
The holy city of Pushkar is where the Stones spent
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their first Shabbat in India. Many Israeli backpackers come to Pushkar, and the Stones found signs in Hebrew, as well as the ever-faithful falafel. They celebrated Shabbat at Chabad House, where many different languages were spoken by the young guests – Jewish backpackers from all over of the world.
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by Galia Peled
The 'Students build a Community' project from the Hefzibah
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neighborhood enjoyed 2 Chanukah events. One was a fun evening hosted Netanya Hoops for Kids and the Barak Netanya basketball club and the other organized by the students in the project. Both events were highly successful
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