by Frankie Cronin
At a recent talk in Carmiel Mr. Ishmael Khaldi, Israel’s
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first Bedouin diplomat, described his childhood growing up as one of 11 siblings living in a tent in the Haifa Bay area. Today he is stationed in London, at the Israeli embassy. As a Muslim Arab he finds he is able to communicate with audiences antagonistic to Israel.
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by Rhoda Goodman
It begins with potential tragedy – a baby girl with
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Down Syndrome and an older brother with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). However, Rhoda Goodman's daughter and son-in-law refused to take the negative way. They created one success after another in their on-going search to help their own and other children. A truly amazing story.
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by Carl Hoffman
Against a background of demonstrations following the
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beating of an Ethiopian soldier by police officers, Carl visited a neighborhood where ESRA runs a successful educational mentoring program. He heard its director explain what Ethiopians in Israel feel today and what they want from their fellow Israelis.
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by Eli Libenson
In l967, when he began studying at the NYC Jewish Theological
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Seminary, Eli Libenson barely knew the difference between tradition and law. He recalls some of his great teachers and hoe he quckly discovered that the teachers never took a "day off" from studying. Rabbi Libenson also learned the importance of preparing and delivering an inspiring sermon.
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by Pamela Peled
“Turning the Tables”, a sewing center for prostitutes
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and former prostitutes, helps women by providing an alternative livelihood, support and sense of self worth. It literally helps them stitch their lives together again.
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by Morty Leibowitz
The crumbling Central Bus Station is home to a thriving
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medical clinic for refugees and foreign workers, staffed partly by volunteers from Israel and abroad. Thanks to this clinic, some 100 people a day are seen, contribing to the health and well-being of an all but ignored community
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by Lucille Cohen
Lucille describes the work of dedicated volunteer,
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Dr Gillian Braunold, in the busy contraception unit of the Terem Public Clinic, which is located in the TA bus station and staffed mainly by volunteers. Most of the patients are from Africa, particularly Eritrea. This sometimes presents staff with cultural and social challenges.
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by Brenda Katten
At a thrilling end of year ceremony the Netanya Municipality
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and its Mayor Miriam Feirberg paid tribute to ESRA for all it has done and continues to do for Netanya. Brought together for the first time: all three Students Build a Community projects entertained the audience with song and dance
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by Yael Meyer
An ESRA trip to museums honoring Jewish fighters and
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survivors of the World Wars included moving visits to Lohamei Hagetaot Museum and the Beit Hagdudim Museum at Moshav Avichail. Those on the trip learned that indeed, Jews know how to bravely fight for their existence.
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by Baruch Tanaman
Baruch met with Michael Hunter, ESRA’s Wills & Bequests
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Advisor, to discuss ESRA’s aims and how we can continue achieving them, with a focus on how our supporters can help ensure that our work carry on into the future. He reports here on their conversation and the advice Michael gave.
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by Deborah Opolion
Advances in reproductive technology in the case of
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surrogacy create legal challenges when defining parenthood. Current Israeli legislation recognizes four types of parenthood: genetic, adoptive, relational, and physiological. A new surrogacy bill is intended to regulate foreign surrogacy and include single men and women.
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by Marsha Stein
In 2006 the Christian movement, CUFI which stands up
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for Israel's rights, was formed by Pastor John Hagee. It has grown to 2.2 million members in the United States. Pastor Hagee sums up one of the driving forces of the movement: "During the last crisis of the Jewish people, Christians were silent; this time, not on our watch!"
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
ESRA's Counseling Service helps people in distress.
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Read a sampling of recent feedback from clients of the service that offers help with anger, stress, bereavement, depression, and many other problematic conditions.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Joe Perlov is an educational tours operator with a
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special love for the Western Negev, generally considered too off-the-beaten-track for most foreign visitors. His tour includes sites ranging from the ancient to the contemporary, touching on defining events in history such as the War of Independence, peace with Egypt, and withdrawal from Sinai.
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by Mike Porter
Professor Mike Sever tried various ways of getting
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around Israel's cities before he hit on the bicycle which, he asserts, is the best way. In his seventies, he regularly cycles to the universities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to attend seminars and work on research projects, as well as cycling to personal appointments and meetings.
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