Sam Zebba describes the formation and colorful make-up of the Emeritus Orchestra of retired renowned professional and amateur musicians playing in the well balanced chamber orchestra for the love of music.

Now in its 35th year Jacob’s Ladder festival attracted more than 3,000 people to its 2 day event on the shores of lake Kinneret at Nof Ginosar. Many Anglo-Saxons came to enjoy Folk, Blues, Country, and other music that attracts international artists to our shores. The audience included second and even third generation enthusiasts

This summer, a quilt exhibition to commemorate 100 years of kibbutz, was held at Bet Gabriel, near Tiberias. It was organized by the Israel Quilters Association. Marian Lebor visited the exhibition and describes the unique and varied quilts many of which tell the story of the kibbutz movement.

In 31 urban settings in the city of Holon, near apartment houses, schools and surrounded by busy streets, story gardens have been created bringing to life characters from stories beloved by children

The documentary film recording the life of Prof Shaul Harel, today an eminent Paediatric Neurologist of Israel, depicts his life as one of the hidden children of Belgium, fostered by Gentile families during the war showing the effect this revelation has on the whole family.

Innovative and enterprising filmmaker, David Deutsch produces family videos for any occasion. He writes the script, films the action and provides an individualized, amusing momento to be treasured forever.

The award-winning documentary, “Precious Life,” recently screened at the ESRA Cinema Club, evoked an emotional response from the audience. Zelda Harris describes the profound impact of the film: a four-month-old Palestinian child would die without a bone marrow transplant available only in an Israeli hospital.

Rolly King Kohansky finds the new exhibition at the Design Museum in Holon a stimulating experience. Entitled “Post Fossil: Excavating the 21st Century Creation,” the exhibit offers a thought-provoking forecast of the future in design inspired by the use of archaic aesthetics and organic materials.