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October 2012 – January 2014

THE SHOMRONIM who live in Holon have a wonderful holiday of Succot. The Head/Rabbi who used to work with me in the Jewish Agency and has invited us to his home Succa After he has given us a short explanation we shall be able to view other Succot , each one is different. Although they are made with fruit which is given afterwards to the poor.
Their Holiday falls later than ours so We are invited on the 30th October at 15.00hrs.
I need to make sure no other group is there at the same time as he will speak with us in English, so please register with me ASAP.
Busses from TA stop a few meters away from his home. Parking is easy. I will send you details when you register.
A.G.M. followed by Cheese and wine social
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
From Friday 3rd May to Motzei Shabbat 4th May 2013.
Programme to be announced shortly.
Full payment, which should be included with this form, can be split into monthly amounts (minimum NIS100) from the date of booking up to 1st May 2013. Cheques should be made payable to HOB.
Please download and fill in the booking form and return it to:
Cherill and Ian Banks, POB 1695, Givat Sharett, Beit Shemesh 99522.
Our summer season will begin with a concert to be given by Alan and Maureen Tschaikov, who made aliyah from the U.K. in 1957.
Alan will play the clarinet and will be accompanied on the piano by Maureen. They have prepared a delightful programme of light classics – just the sort to enjoy on a summer afternoon,
Chol Hamoed Succoth visit to Barkan winery, followed by lunch at Shvil Ezim, kosher dairy restaurant on Moshav Tal Shachar, 10 minutes drive away.
Booking in advance, by 13th September, is essential.
To reach Barkan Winery, drive through the vineyards via the entrance to Bet Herzl and the Hulda Forest on Route 411
We will meet in the lobby of the Visitors Centre at 10:45 on Sunday, 22nd September 2013. The tour will start at 11:00 and lasts about 1½ hours
Mark Lavie is the AP radio Middle East correspondent and has been covering the Middle East for more than 40 years. He recently returned from 2 years in Cairo.