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by Judy Shapiro
Leila Marinbach, originally from New York, taught for
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25 years at East Midwood Jewish Day School in Flatbush and made a lasting impression on her students as serious, no-nonsense and hard-working. In 1977 she came to live in Israel and volunteered in Amit and ESRA. When she died she left a legacy of tolerance, stoicism and optimism, and love of family and friends.
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by Aviril Shulman
Esther Lucas was an innovator, a brilliant teacher
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and author of English as a Foreign Language, and active in furthering the educational aspects of UNICEF, was honorary president of UNESCO Associated Schools project in Israel, represented Israel at conferences worldwide (IATEFL, TESOL, AILA, ISA, WEF, IFUW), was on the board of the local International Women’s Club, and recipient of 7 awards from Israel and abroad for her outstanding work.
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by Harley Zipori
Something is Brewing and Harley Zipori gets us into
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the spirit. If you haven’t heard of the Israeli Microbrewery Revolution, you’re about to discover it in this article. It is all about beer…not just any beer...but beer produced in small quantities, hand crafted with premium ingredients using classic brewing techniques.
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by Lisa Brink
This striking Summer Fruit Salad in Crushed Berry Syrup
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is virtually as easy to prepare as a tray of plain watermelon, but it elevates this simple dish to give it gourmet status. As it uses frozen berries, it is suitable for serving the whole summer through, and the fact that it's pareve makes it the ultimate finale to a Shabbat meal or barbecue.
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by Jennia Ganit Chodorov
Jennia Chodorov quotes the sayings of famous people
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on youth, basically what a waste youth is on the young and how much wiser one becomes as one grows older. As Mark Twain said: “Life would be infinitely happier if we could be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18”. She also quotes the graduation speech of Conan O’Brien, at Harvard, 2000.
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by Alan Caplan
In his article where he gives examples, Alan Caplan
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gives two general guiding principles: Avoid using the 2NT response bid showing support with a hand containing a singleton and avoid using limit bids – limit raises or NT - when there are good alternatives.
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by Shelly Goldman
This is the second volume of short stories edited by
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(the first was Tel Aviv Short Stories) written in English about the Israel experience. The book covers a broad range of subjects with the writers providing a kaleidoscope of Israel society as seen through the prism of English speakers.
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by Mike Porter
The writer has undertaken to shed light on the era
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of the 1990’s when Israel was being tormented by a rash of suicide bombers. She focuses on one particular such event and how its characters cope with the trauma. Despite the horror, Israelis persist in living normal lives and dare to dream of a better tomorrow.
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by Vera Freudmann
Gabi Tollman was born with severe and multiple abnormalities,
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unlikely to survive the first night. His parents were advised to let him be institutionalized. This is the story of how his parents, Tamara and Geoff, fought with courage and love to help Gabi master his handicaps and lead a “normal” life, and how Gabi did so with determination, perseverance and an amazing ability to make the most of what he could do and wanted to.
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by Carl Hoffman
In his review, Carl Hoffman writes that from the title
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one can infer that the book is intended to be funny sketches and that it will appeal more to people who know Israel rather than be a guide for beginners. The book is witty and the writing superb. It should be read recommends Hoffman by anyone who wonders sometimes why he came to live in Israel and why he is still here.
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by Lynette Karp
An interview with Wendy Goldstein, inspirational and
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enthusiastic leader of a group of women knitters in Raanana who meet weekly at the ESRA club to make beautiful items of comfort and necessity for institutions, hospitals and individuals.
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by Nina Zuck
Introducing Yonit Gurfinkel who started as ESRA’s
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new Executive Director in January 2011 and is tackling the task with enthusiasm and drive.
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by Ilan Shachar
The Netzak Yehuda battalion was established for Haredi
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Youth in 1999. Starting with 30 soldiers it has now grown to a fully functioning combat unit of over 1,000 young men. The soldiers all volunteer for a full army life knowing that all the religious laws will be followed. It is helping to bridge the gap between haredi and non-religious Israeli youth.
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by Barbara Abraham
A joint multi-disciplinary project – Migrating Birds
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Know No Boundaries – is run in 300 schools in Israel, 30 in Jordan and 30 in the Palestinian Authority, shows how through cooperation and education, birds can serve to bring children together and progress towards common goals.
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