The ESRA Social club for youth with cerebral palsy recently celebrated 10 years by putting on a photographic exhibition. With the help of students who volunteer at the club and student photographers, the members of the club told their stories which were published in a booklet and their photos put on display. The club meets weekly in the Kfar Shmaryahu community center.

Rinna Samuel, a writer, writes about her memorable meetings with two of the most celebrated women of her time: Golda Meir and Dame Miriam Rothschild. Each of these formidable women made a lasting impression on her as she recounts how and why their names are imprinted in history.

Woolf Abrahams asks the question: Are long synagogue services necessary? And if so, why? He quotes several impeccable sources, including the writings of Professor S.C.Reif, former Director of Genizah Research Unit, Cambridge University.

The award-giving ceremony for the winners participating in ESRA Magazine’s third literary competition, “My Israel”, was celebrated at a festive reception, replete with wine and goodies. Carl Hoffman was there and reports.

First inhabited 2,500 years ago Apollonia archeological site is now the setting for music. Throughout the summer, on a Friday two hours before sunset there is a concert. All types of music are featured including Irish, jazz, cinema, folk and songs of peace. The atmosphere is always pleasant says Motti Zaslow, the music good and the setting beautiful.

The ESRA second-hand bookshop finds a treasure among some donated books, a 2,400 year-old manuscript: “The Art of Warfare,” written by Sun Tzu . Jane Krivine tells us about her quest for its literary value.

Avi Tanger is an amateur wine enthusiast who produces his own wine. Michael Brunert gives us some technical details about how and where the grapes are produced and information relating to the manufacturing process that Avi uses.

A “love letter” about a beloved Nanny. Meera Jacobson remembers her childhood in South Africa and her relationship to a special person.