by Joan Weisman
ESRA initiated this Ethiopian dance group several years
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ago. It was based on the rationale that “there is no present without a past” and it would be good for young Ethiopian girls to learn their wonderful heritage. At this year's end-of-year party ESRA received many hearfelt "thank you"s from the girls in the group.
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by Gillian Heron
The celebration was the culmination of an amazing year
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for the English Center after-school learning program and the children all look forward to joining the program next year.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
Link to the new Israeli 24-hour English News Television
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Station intended to rival TV channels such as CNN, Al-Jazeera, BBC and others.
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by Alla, Ella and Lena
RAYA FINGERMAN was the ultimate volunteer and ‘do-gooder’.
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She was the mentor and ‘shoulder’ of the entire Russian community. They were all her extended family and she will be sorely missed by all.
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by Mary Popper
A fitting tribute to Bella Jellin, who was an outstanding
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musician, and dedicated oponent to apartheid in South Africa. In Israel she became a beloved volunteer teacher of music to the children of Bet Shemesh.
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by Adele Rubin
A warm tribute to the late Dr.Amos Nir who passed away
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in June. Together with his wife Nira, they were instrumental in contributing to the absorption of aliyah in the early 1990's. Staunch ESRA volunteers and supporters they initiated the introduction of many Hebrew speaking volunteers. With his kind personality Amos will be sadly missed by all who were privileged to know him.
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by Lisa Brink
Lisa highly recommends including this stylish deconstructed
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sushi salad for the WOW effect at your Rosh Hashanah dinner table.
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by Jennia Ganit Chodorov
"One of the many things no one tells you about aging
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is that it is such a nice change from being young. Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable." These and other words of wisdom from Ganit Jennia Chodorov are sure to make you smile.
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by David Rhodes
David Rhodes, a wine expert and writer, began writing
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for ESRA 6 years ago, and looks both backwards and forward to the flourishing Israeli wine industry, which, despite its small size, continues to win more and more international wine competitions. There is a much wider variety of wines since 2009, and Mr. Rhodes gives a detailed run-down of the tremendous variety on the market today. "I am looking forward to what the next 5 years will bring".
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by Nancy Kramer
The kick-off event of ESRA Netanya’s new Culture
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Committee brought together four Anglo bloggers writing in Israel. The evening was presented with much humor and wonderful stories and stayed away from divisive discussions of politics and religion.
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by Anthony Green
We asked our younger readers to submit a drawing –
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in paint, crayon, pastels or felt-tip pen – on the theme of the Chagim or Succot. Here are some of the winners of the competition.
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by Alan Caplan
Alan makes helpful suggestions of how to handle the
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bidding where a slam is by no means certain with a combined partnership holding of between 30 and 32 HCP. The art here is to treat the hands like two parts of a jigsaw puzzle and, through judicious bidding, explore how well they fit together.
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Helpful consumer hints and good advice - this time
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freezing tips, parking signs, microwave ovens and others
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by Michael Lipiner
A review of Jon Favreau’s latest film, Chef, a light
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comedy that speaks from the heart about gastronomy and relationships.
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by Sandra Broza
ESRA Magazines list of personal announcements including,
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new homes, get well wishes and family occasions and condolences
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