Plans for ESRA’s 30th anniversary at Kibbutz Shefayim on 28th October. A full programme of diverse speakers, movies and music will be of interest to all who attend.

A mammoth report on the 30th anniversary full day event of lectures and entertainment. ESRA volunteers gave their all to frantically change outdoor to indoor venues. ESRA’s work in the community was on show and a large crowd, undaunted by the bad weather, participated in all that was on offer on a very successful day. l

Pardes Hannna has a modern attractive hairdressing salon. It opened in June 2008 and is run by Lisa Kuperman an experienced stylist from London.

Betty Katzin & Jane Krivine offer you a fascinating insight into one of those decorative book plates that affirm one’s ownership. Find out more about the design of a 19th century ex-libris bookplate of a Dutch Jewish family, and how their history is intertwined in the design.

Imminent Prof Asher Susser addressed his audience on Israel’s creation thanks to or despite the British mandate in crystal clear terms, enrapturing his large audience.

Ramat Hanadiv is a park full of Israeli-Mediterranean vegetation. There are many dunams of natural vegetation that surround the beautiful landscaped formal Rothschild Gardens. ESRA volunteers are helping in the nurseries and in the new visitors center. Jane Krivine writes about this project and other opportunities for volunteers – helping pupils with English in the local schools and assisting at the sewing centers for Ethiopian immigrants.