by ESRA MAGAZINE
This photo of Bracha and Mike Gal, on their 64th wedding
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anniversary, won first prize in a photo competition of DOROT, the magazine for the elderly.
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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 Terry Morris
Terry Morris describes the Yom Yerushalayim commemoration
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ceremony for an estimated 4,000 Ethiopian Jews who perished on their difficult journey in the desperate attempt to reach the Land of Israel.
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by Phyllis Bloch
Aviva Adanyho, designer of ESRA’s new note cards,
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spoke to Phyllis Bloch about
her early days in Israel. She and her husband, former deputy-mayor of Gondar, live in Netanya. In the Ethiopian tradition, they were married at an early age, and have 7 children (one still in kindergarten) and 3 grandchildren
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by Hanan Manadre Zoabi
At the age of 71 Fatma Haj joined a basket-weaving
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course at Sindyanna of Galilee Visitors and Workshop Center in Kufr Manda, and liked it so much she continues work at home. “There’s only my husband and me at home now" she says so she has time for her new activities. Fatma Haj has six children and 16 grandchildren.
The Center in Kfar Manda has both Jewish and Arab members.
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by Carl Hoffman
Sharon Farber is an award-winning classical composer,
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musician, conductor and writer of film music. During a recent visit to Israel Ms. Farber took a moment from her busy schedule to tell us what she does, how she does it, and where her talent comes from.
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by Glenis Bertfield
Yet another excellent outing organized by Cecily Hanson.
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The full day trip included Moshav Nevatim and its Cochin synagogue with interesting historical information. Next was the Kalisher Community Garden to learn about the activities in the garden and the Absorption Center. Proceeds from the event went to Neve ESRA, a care center for at-risk children in Modiin.
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by Amy Avgar
Seeking to make changes in her professional life, Sharon
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Bennet began volunteering for Physicians for Human Rights (PHR-Israel). The services include medical treatment and aim to assist, amongst others, asylum seekers, foreign workers and their families who are without insurance. Sharon soon became the director of this clinic that makes such a valuable contribution to society.
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by Pera, Beryl and Michael Bergman
A moving tribute to a dearly loved mother. A special
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person who filled her life with numerous activities, including volunteering for ESRA. An energetic, vivacious and caring role model, she will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
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by Max Strous
Max Stous, a former mayor of Sandton, was privileged
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to meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions. In spite of Mandelas ties to the PLO and other Arab institutions, he had a unique relationship with the Jewish community in SA. Many of the professional people who attended him – doctors and lawers - were Jewish, he spoke at Jewish gatherings and referred to Rabbi Harris as his personal Rabbi. Max also had the pleasure of sitting next to Mr Mandela at a Jewish wedding and explaining what was going on under the chuppa.
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by Merle Guttmann
One of the less well-known attributes of Nelson Mandela
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was his great love of children. A newspaper clipping recalls an unforgettable moment in February 1990.
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by Jackie Klein
The Jewish Community along with the South African white
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population were apprehensive when Mandela came to power. Would he really live up to his words – unification and reconciliation? He did this and more with his wisdom, humanity and kindness. Jackie Klein was visiting South Africa at the time of his death and witnessed the outpourings of love for him from the local communities and from people all over the world .
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