In depth discussion of the struggle of Judaism with Greek culture offering explanations of why this exists.

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Chanukah 5769 – Judaism and Greek Culture
Category: Jewish Scene
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A glimpse at the idyllic Ionian Islands of Greece through the descriptive penmanship of a young adventurer.

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Ithaca
Category: Travel
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Fink’s Bar in Jerusalem was a meeting place of regular clients to share with `Dave’ (Kurt Rothschild) news following Israel’s War of Independence. This story features intimate tales of those precarious times.

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After The War of independence
Category: Israel
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The inspirational story of a young pioneer in Israel during the English mandate and her experiences as a Hagannah volunteer.

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Behind closed doors
Category: Israel
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A heartbreaking tour through the Mount Herzl Military cemetery which recalls moments of bravery and unbelievable courage for which the ultimate price of life was paid.

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Mount Herzl Military Cemetery
Category: Israel
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A visit to the art gallery of kibbutz Ein Harod Meuchad encompasses the interesting history of the kibbutz communities of Israel from inception to the present.

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The First Decade
Category: Israel
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A tribute to Marshall Baron, lawyer, political activist, humanist and artist who passed away at 42 years old in Zimbabwe, is possibly best remembered for his exceptional artistic talent displayed at a retrospective exhibition of his paintings held in Tel Aviv in 2008.

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From Africa to Israel: Remembering Marshall Baron
Category: Arts
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From 1830 until the end of the 19th century, the famous composer, whose name you may not recognize, Giacomo Meyerbeer was the most successful and sought-after composer throughout Europe. Why has his music been so neglected? Barbara Blum explains.

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Giacomo Meyerbeer
Category: Arts
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Singing is the ‘feel good’ answer for the blues. Sharon Bacher talks about Sing Therapy, and the Barberina Choir, the ladies’ version of the barbershop quartet that belts out old favorites, the ones you just can’t help but want to sing along.

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Sing Therapy
Category: Arts
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A fascinating look inside the “banking museum,” by Lydia Aisenberg. Between High Places takes you to Bet Mani “where the history of banking is on display from the pre-Bank Leumi days of the Anglo-Palestine Bank, to information about the establishment of Tel Aviv on the sands of Ahuzit Bayit.

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Between high places
Category: Arts
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ISSUE 147 - Dec 2008/Jan 2009

FROM THE EDITOR

My dear ESRA Family, For thirty years you and ESRA have been part of my life, a vital and indivisible part of me and my growth. Together we have created and built an organization of volunteers that is considered one of the most successful in Israel. Our strength is you our volunteers. You have given of yourselves, your love, your passion, your energies, your initiatives.

CONTRIBUTORS

Ilan Shachar
Barbara Blum
Maurice Ostroff
Zelda Harris
Dr. Pamela Peled
Ruth Corman
Sharon Bacher
Roy Runds
Barbara Abraham
Phyllis Bloch
Freda Keet
Adele Rubin
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