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by Carol Novis
Michael Saltman, emeritus professor from Haifa University,
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has devised a novel way of teaching English to children of the Ahmaddiya sect, in Kababir. "It is the pupils themselves who create the story," he explains. They discuss what characteristics they want the hero, heroine, and the villains to have. "If they cannot agree … we take a vote on the issue."
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by Brenda Katten
A stirring call for volunteers to widen and maintain
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the scope of essential programs provided by ESRA and a tribute to the late Audrey Goodman, founder of the very popular 'Raanana Cinema Club'. The Chairperson touches on the terrifying rise of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel activities worldwide
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by Bunny Porath
ESRA Ramat Aviv goes behind the scenes at the Habima
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theatre on an excellent backstage tour given by actor Ofer Regirer
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by Ros Ben Ezra
For ten years, 80-year-old Anita Budman has been coming
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to Israel from Canada. She volunteers two months of her time in the three sewing centers for Ethiopian immigrants in Netanya.
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by Flori Cohen
An American-born Israeli journalist, and a frequent
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lecturer on Israeli diplomacy, Herb Keinon came to speak to ESRA Modi'in. Herb is also the Diplomatic Correspondent of The Jerusalem Post and in his speech he shed an interesting light on the daily political situations prevalent in Israel and throughout the world.
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by Dorith Bigon
Dorith Bigon reports on ESRA’s Project of Excellence
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at the Ruppin Marine Science Institute in Michmoret. The project caters to 36 motivated, underprivileged teenagers who come to the Institute for enrichment in the sciences, ecology, marine biology and teamwork skills.
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by Lynette Karp
Janet Kiesari,Chairperson of Esra Rishon L'tzion leads
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a vibrant, enthusiastic, stimulating group of dedicated volunteers in this very active and constantly expanding branch of Esra
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by Michael Jaron
Michael Jaron recounts the experience of tutoring students
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for their oral English matriculation exam. Both teachers and students enjoyed their time together, and the students found a "very English" way of saying thank you - by baking a cake for the teachers!
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by Brenda Katten
ESRA's Chairperson tells how much the volunteer work
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for the organization is valued, covering so many aspects. New members are always welcome and quickly become personally involved. Regular Regional Meetings are held to discuss how to attract more people so as to help those who are less fortunate.
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by Glenis Bertfield
Glenis Bertfield organised a seminar in Raanana, regarding
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children with disabilities. Among the speakers was Maurice Collins, who works with parents who have children with disabilities, and flew in from London to address the audience. Glenis Bertfield can be contacted at 054 773 4392.
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by Brenda Katten
Family, friends and ESRA colleagues gathered together
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to pay tribute to 14 outstanding volunteers at ESRA’s Biennial Volunteer Award ceremony.
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by ESRA MAGAZINE
Q: Which new event was such a big hit it’s going
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to be held every year?
A:Our nationwide quiz, of course! This year as well as providing a fun evening for branches all over the country, the event raised over NIS 10,000 for ESRA’s Bayit Cham projects.
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by Nina Zuck
The scholarship ceremony for ESRA’s students who
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work in the Build a Community Projects in Netanya was held in Hefzibah.In an impressive ceremony, the students described their studies, their “children” that they are mentoring, and the activities they will be doing for their extra scholarship.
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by Marilyn Ronen
The Tel Aviv ESRA group awarded a scholarship in memory
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of Fran Flamholz to Adis Mekonen who was in the Bayit Cham program in the community center at Hefzibah until he went into the army. He still finds time to mentor students now that he himself is a student
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