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Naomi offers a wise warning about the value of small
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print when you think you’re buying a new item; news of a new government regulation mandating the free removal of large electrical items following installation of the new; and a savvy tip on how to manage your bank charges.
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by Mike Altman
A recent fascinating ESRA trip included visits to the
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historical Kinneret Cemetary, a date factory, Magdala, a Mekorot water project and an overnight stay at the Dona Gracia House hotel and museum in Tiberias. Dona Gracia, who was born in 1510, was a colorful Jewish businesswoman and philanthropist who started a Jewish settlement in Tiberias for trade and learning.
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by Barbara Abraham
Barbara skillfully describes the development of tourism
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in Eilat during the 1960s, and the Sinai, following the 1967 war. Development was spearheaded by Arkia,
originally Israel's inland airline, with the construction of runway and other tourist facilities at Sharem-el- Sheikh and the Monastery of Santa Katerina. A fascinating thumbnail of the period.
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by Brian Fink
Another successful ESRA trip included visits to two
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of the three branches of government: the Knesset and the Supreme Court. Participants were given a comprehensive overview of the history and workings of Israel’s Parliament and the day finished with a visit to the First Station which had once been the Jerusalem terminus of the Ottoman-era Jaffa-Jerusalem railway line.
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by Tsafra Saar-Leshem
A new ESRA employee attends the Students Build a Community
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ceremony, and is moved by the songs, music and dance, and the personal stories which reflect the deep bond between the students and their "kids".
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by Pnina Moed Kass
Pnina reviews Journalist Lydia Aisenberg’s book,
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Pride and Prejudice in Wadi Ara, November 2010, which describes the tide of events that overwhelmed Jewish and Arab Israelis and Palestinians from 1998 to June 2014. She says the author’s choice of a specific geographical area to illustrate a century of problems makes for a gripping narrative and highly recommends the book.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
Archangel is a story about the international spies
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of the 1960s - 90s that shocked the intelligence establishments. This intense covert operation is a spy travel-journal-on-steroids!
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by Sharona Bick
ESRA is looking for more volunteers to teach in the
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English Tutoring Program, which is rewarding for both students and teachers.
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by Andee Goldman
As the eyes of the world turn to the 2016 U.S. presidential
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election, ESRA will co-host a Presidential Debate in Israel on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. For the Republicans, Marc Zell, for the Democrats, Sheldon Schorer, moderator Haviv Gur and M.C. Steve Kramer
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by Cynthia Barmor
On Monday, May 16, ESRA Modiin’s MahJ Mavens hosted
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yet another exhilarating and successful Mahjongg marathon.
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by Cynthia Barmor
ESRA’s Modi’in Knitting and crocheting Circle have
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crafted hundreds of beautiful gifts for Neve ESRA, for lone soldiers and now for their latest project, the children in the Schneider Children’s Medical Center as well, where the gifts of hats, scarves, blankets and dolls were gratefully accepted.
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by Barbara Abraham
This year’s successful ESRA golf tournament raised
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funds for the further education of Ethiopian youth. Response to requests for sponsorship and prizes was very good and the afternoon ended with cocktails and refreshments, and the raffle draw. The event was a great financial success and thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated.
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by Harry Hiller
ESRA Haifa recently organized a successful Games Evening
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hosted by Cora and John Tresman in their spacious apartment on the Carmel. A total of NIS600 was collected for the ESRA fund
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