by Ruth Corman
Ruth Corman is involved in facilitating bilateral exchanges
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of artists between the UK and Israel, particularly in the field of pottery, which is her passion. Many artists have visited Israel from the U.K. and Israeli potters and artists have been to the UK to experience the art world in Britain.
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by Judi Argaman
At an ESRA scholarship evening for the Students Build
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a Community program, the contrast between the wonderful atmosphere of the prize-giving and the fact that mortar fire was aimed at the south was stark.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
An old truck on wooden blocks is parked in Jaffa Road,
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opposite the main entrance to Mahanei Yehuda market in Jerusalem. It is an advertising office giving out information promoting Jerusalem to tourists. Lydia lists the most interesting spots to visit along the Jaffa Road, that are listed in the brochures.
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by Bill Strubbe
Catholic-born West Coaster Bill recounts his love affair
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with Israel and his frustration when, having decided to convert and make Aliyah, encounters the hegemony of Orthodox Judaism in Israel and inefficient bureaucracy. However, he perseveres until eventually, worn down and somewhat deflated, he arrives as a Jew.
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by Shlomo (Salomon) Liberman
One of the interesting newcomers on the Tel-Aviv food
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scene is a Swedish bakery called FIKA. Starting out with kanelbullar, Swedish for special cinnamon rolls, the bakery soon grew and now includes a number of branches in Tel Aviv
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by Steve Kramer
Steve describes a fascinating trip to old Peki'in in
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the Upper Galilee, as well as a tour through the colorful city of Akko
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by Michael Adler
Michael Adler describes the serendipity that allowed
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him to observe Chris Barnard
performing the first heart transplant. Having just completed performing surgery he
heard a commotion from the theater next door and discovered what event was about to take place, and was able to watch from the visitors' gallery.
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by Emily Levy-Shochat
A beloved bakery in Jerusalem shuts down, marking the
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end of a tradition of a long-time customer enjoying cookies from out of the family freezer.
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by Shifra (Reich) Neumann
Read about the pleasurable benefits of combining laughter
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and yoga that gave a comprehensive workout to this special group of young handicapped people.
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by Shavit Ben-Chorin
The law is discussed by Attorney Shavit Ben-Chorin,
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who gives useful pointers to anyone wishing to engage in advanced legal planning for the elderly. "As long as a person is lucid and fully conscious, his/her wishes take precedence" he writes. He also advises that completed forms should be deposited at the Central Data Bank of the Ministry of Health.
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by Shashi Ishai
Shashi's visit to the Israel Dog Unit, where dogs are
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trained for the IDF and police for search and rescue and anti-terrorism missions, was an eye-opener. After watching a training session, she went home feeling nothing but admiration for the dedicated trainers, some volunteers, who are on call 24/7.
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by Carol Elias
A heartbreaking story of two young children who miraculously
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survived horrific
circumstances in a little known tangent of the story of the Holocaust.
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by Susan Zaidel
At a conference on Innovations in Conflict Resolution,
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Susan Zaidel attended sessions pertaining to Israel and its neighbors, which stressed civil projects and actions to bring people together. There are many such projects. It is important not to stand idly by, but to actively seek peace, she believes.
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