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ESRA: A lifeline for English speakers facing emotional struggles in Israel - opinion

In 2007, ESRA founded its counseling service, offering affordable emotional support specifically for English speakers.

|ByBRENDA KATTEN
An illustrative image of two people talking at an Aroma cafe.
CONCERT WITH a difference.

While Israel may burn with strife, nonprofits still do good - opinion

At a time when there are those who are deeply disturbed by what is happening right now to our one Jewish state, it is crucial to remind ourselves of the good being done by nonprofits.

|ByBRENDA KATTEN
OSHRI HALLI: Superb role model.

Many Israelis live in a bubble – if you get out, you can help others - opinion

Many of us here in Israel live in a bubble. For ESRA, its SBC students and all those dedicated to helping people less fortunate than themselves - they live beyond the bubble.

|ByBRENDA KATTEN
Merle Guttmann on the cover of ‘ESRA Magazine.’

Merle Guttmann, the good woman who founded ESRA

ESRA had two goals: to help immigrants integrate with fun activities and social connections, and also to provide a framework for volunteering

|ByPAMELA PELED

Grapevine: The Waldorf walk

Movers and Shakers in Israeli society

NOVEMBER 7, 2019
FROM LEFT: Stephen Harper, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu and Laureen Harper.

ESRA: Gaining by giving

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world” – Anne Frank

MAY 15, 2019
ORIT SABHAT, Ethiopian-born and active in the Students Build a Community flagship project.