by Sara Groundland
What a great night out the “golden” ESRA Zumba
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girls of Raanana had as they
took to the stage at a party in pink show held on behalf of Breast Cancer Awareness. You too can come and learn to Zumba with ESRA every Sunday morning at Beit Fisher.
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by Barbara Lyons
Geocaching is Treasure Hunting in the digital age.
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Using a GPS device and following a Compass, it’s a treasure hunt in which all the family can partake. New places are located and lots of historical and local information can be learnt - there are many locations of geocaches in Israel. Started in the USA 15 years ago, geocaching is an international pastime all over the world.
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by Shalom Brenner
Shalom Brener finds a solution to his aches and pains
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in Sandy Kessler's Buzz method of excersize. He interviewed Sandy about her method. Read the article to understand how it works...
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by David Smith
During Succot the ESRA midweek hiking group went out
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for an easy hike on the Carmel. The hikers were impressed by the beautiful Carmel scenery but at the same time were painfully reminded of the fire that struck the area in December 2010.
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by Marian Lebor
The visit of Sir Cliff Richard to the Nazareth Tennis
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School is reported here by Marion Lebor. As a schoolgirl she had met him when he visited her high school. Sir Cliff has been involved in the Freddie Krivine Foundation since 2005 when he donated towards its refurbishment. His love of tennis and his commitment to help create bridges between communities led to his involvement in his scheme.
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by Glenis Bertfield, Lawrence Bertfield
Three coaches took members of ESRA to the opening ceremony
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of the 19th Maccabiah at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. A full capacity audience welcomed the athletes as they marched into the stadium. Former Olympians took part in the official ceremonies and an amazing array of talent took part in an unbelievable entertainment programme.
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by Gavin Kadey
Gavin Kadey came from Zimbabwe to live in Israel and
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is now a fan of bowls. He went to the Maccabiah tournament to take photos and met two interesting contestants from the small African communities of Zimbabwe and Guinea-Bissau. Both paticipants came to compete but also felt how important it was to be here to show their solidarity with Israel.
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by Jerome, Miriam, Naomi Mandel
Although the world of Tae Kwon Do is largely male,
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American born Jessica Mandel has done us proud by being a Grand Master who has successfully represented Israel on a multitude of occasions. Both a teacher and a practitioner of this Korean art, Jessica is also an English teacher whose students are high achievers.
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by Nechama Namal
A popular, thriving ESRA project, established less
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than one year ago, this ancient Chinese game has proved to be popular with the ladies of Modiin. Since proceeds benefit ESRA projects and the participants quickly became skilled, it’s a win-win situation. New participants welcome.
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by Barbara Abraham
Freddie Krivine believed that investing in tennis facilities
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for the Arab sector and introducing it to the challenges and pleasures of the game could help to bring Jewish and Arab youth together. His vision has been fulfilled by the Freddie Krivine foundation set up by his daughter, Jane.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
We meet a unique sporting character - the Israeli-Arab
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manager of the Achva-Haifa
Football club –who prepares his side for each game but doesn’t watch them at play. A fanatical Manchester United fan and hater of racism in every form living his philosophy through soccer.
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by Zachary Taylor
A newcomer to marathon running describes his reaction
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to his first Jerusalem half marathon. The reader is inspired to try this sport himself – the adrenaline rush – the enthusiasm – the crowd support and the atmosphere are all encouragement to participate.
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by Jodi Hurwitz
Following the tragic death of a healthy young man in
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the recent Tel Aviv Marathon Jodi Hurwitz gives 10 top tips for injury prevention when running
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by Marian Lebor
Ankie Spitzer, widow of Israeli fencing coach Andrei
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Spitzer, one of 11 Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics, is at the forefront of the campaign to have just one official, public remembrance of the atrocity.
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by Lior Uliel
Introducing the reader to roller hockey, its history
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and rules, a game of five a side played on roller skates. And also meeting Tomer Lavi, the talented Israeli goalkeeper of the Israeli National team.
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