Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek was founded in the 1920’s in the Jezreel Valley. A museum of the Kibbutz history is now housed in a building that was originally a guard post. It includes documents about the 8-day attack by Arabs in 1948.

Living works of art describes the compositions that Peter Viner creates in the Jezreel Valley. Using different grains, his designs have been seen by thousands of visitors who look down on his creations from the top of Mt Gilboa.

Tania Grossman explains why the 7th day of Pesach is a story of redemption – and not a story of sorrow to celebrate the slaughter of the Egyptians.

Before coming to live in Israel in the 1940’s Gideon Schwigar learnt shoemaking. Starting out by repairing shoes and then making sandals for children this developed into TEVA Neot. In 1949 it moved to Kibbutz Naot Mordechai in the Galillee. Fashion, comfort and quality is their trademark and much of its produce is sold abroad.

The Jordan Valley is in the Afro Syrian Rift and runs from Beit Shean to Jericho. Using biblical, geographical and historic references, this article talks about what has been achieved in the area despite agricultural problems.

ALUT Society for Autistic Children produced a calendar using beautiful drawings done by youngsters and adults at their occupational centers.

Brian Braude describes a visit to Peru, a country of grandeur and tranquility. Starting in Lima and mainly travelling by bus they visited interesting places the highlight being Machu Picchu – the fairy tale city on the Inca trail.

IBCA was established in 1949 to maintain contacts and develop trade relations between Israel, Britain and the Commonwealth. Meetings involving politicians, academics and the diplomatic corps take place regularly, and an annual dinner is held with a distinguished speaker.