Sep 16, 2014 | Miscellaneous
On an especially hot day a few weeks ago, Mrs. M, an 83 year old Food Pantry client confided to staff that she had no air conditioning. They noted that she looked frail and immediately wanted to help. The first call was to Lori Zimmerman in ElderLink. Lori...
Sep 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous
It certainly was an accomplishment to make it to the top of Masada. The rich history of Masada and learning about its history at the top was certainly worth the climb up it. We’ve heard of the history of Masada, but it definitely was eye opening of the vast...
Sep 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous
I wanted to share this update on Aviran, a beneficiary of Federation’s support of therapeutic horse riding at Beit Uri, a home for the developmentally disabled in Israel. The folks at Beit Uri sent a lovely note of thanks to our community—so thanks to everyone who...
Sep 13, 2014 | Miscellaneous
We had the opportunity on Shabbat morning to choose a specific type of synagogue and attend services. We were given a list of different synagogues, broke up into groups and used an old fashioned map to find the synagogue. The group broke up into different groups and...
Sep 13, 2014 | Miscellaneous
We experienced an eye opening discussion with security analyst Avi Melamid. He talked to us and answered questions about Israel’s past and most recent security issues. Definitely an eye opening discussion and the view was great too. The road to Jerusalem was...
Sep 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Shortly after breakfast at Kibbutz Dalia we took a short drive to Kibbutz Megiddo. The Kibbutz was founded in 1949. The Rubinites learned about life in the Kibbutz now and the changes it has endured through the years. We the visited an agricultural farm that also...
Sep 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Today, in the middle of our busy day we visited an after school program for Childern at Risk in Yokneam. This program gives a safe place for 15 at risk childern to go after school. The school day in Israel ends around 1:30 because of the 6 day school week and these...
Sep 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
I cannot begin the blog for day #3 without mentioning Tel Aviv on the night of day # 2. We had the exceptional experience of dining at The Social Club. A modern bistro that really gave us a sense of the night life in Tel Aviv. Great food and such a beautiful evening...
Sep 9, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Historian Paul Liptz painted a a picture full imagery while visiting The Trumpeldor Cemetery of Tel Aviv. A place where many of Israel’s Zionist leaders and artists are buried. His humor and captivating talk of the history of Tel Aviv and and the realities of it...
Sep 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
It certainly was our honor to dine with some of Israel’s Lone Soldiers. We have heard of them, especially during the recent conflict, but was humbled by their presence. They have volunteered to leave their homes and families and have dedicated their lives for...
