Esra

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After the tragic events of October 7th 2023, ESRA, Israel's largest English-speaking volunteer-based NGO, swiftly initiated assistance efforts, dedicating its resources to aiding both war-affected families and English speakers in Israel" ESRA War Effort.

In 2021 we made the most of your contribution

In 2022 we made the most of your contribution

NIS 9,050,000

community

Financial Investment

4,707

Children & Students

Personal & Educational Improvement

17,053

English-Speakers

Engaged in a Range of Activities

2,217

Volunteers

Active in the community

ESRA2022

NIS.10,482,000

Community

Financial Investment

5,035

Children & Students

Personal & Educational
Improvement

22,706

English-Speakers

Engaged in a Range of Activities

101,340

Volunteer Hours

Invested in the community

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Our community projects focus on enhancing educational achievement and social skills, promoting academic enrichment and excellence, and offering personal and financial support - all aimed at ensuring equal opportunity for personal, social, and educational growth and development.

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Our community projects focus on enhancing educational achievement and social skills, promoting academic enrichment and excellence, and offering personal and financial support - all aimed at ensuring equal opportunity for personal, social, and educational growth and development.

Feel Right at home in Israel with ESRA

ESRA, Israel's largest English speaking community network, is committed to successful integration of olim, and bridging equity gaps in Israeli society. We provide services and activities, suited to all ages and stages of the aliya process, including personal support, networking activities, volunteering opportunities, social and cultural events, and special interest groups.

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Feel right at home in Israel with ESRA

ESRA, Israel's largest English speaking community network, is committed to successful integration of olim, and bridging equity gaps in Israeli society. We provide services and activities, suited to all ages and stages of the aliya process, including personal support, networking activities, volunteering opportunities, social and cultural events, and special interest groups.

ESRA Haifa Branch has existed for many years offering an array of monthly lectures and activities. When the Pandemic hit, these, more or less, came to a halt.

In June 2022, following an initiative from the ESRA National Executives along with the inspiration and support of Dr. Helen Osimo, Head Coordinator of ESRA’s ETP ChatAway Program, and assistance from the ESRA National office, a new committee was formed. Currently numbering 12 dedicated members, we have hit the ground running.

Our first event was a social Meet and Greet in September 2022 attended by 50 people. In November 2022 we held no less than 5 events attended by more than 200 and the calendar is being filled up rapidly.

Current and future plans include: a monthly lecture series; hikes and tours; monthly Meet and Greet events, a weekly Mahjong Club, musical events, exercise classes, a book club, Arts and Crafts Workshops; vegetarian gourmet cooking club, cultural outings, Scrabble, Bridge, movie nights and more. We are also planning activities of interest to families. Additional ideas and involvement are always welcome.

Many Haifa ESRA members take part in ESRA’s English Tutoring Program that enables volunteers to help school children from Elementary to High School levels with their English.

As a new committee, we are currently evaluating several local projects which ESRA Haifa may adopt, with a view to not only raise funds, but also volunteer assistance. In addition, we are planning to expand ESRA’s team of befriending volunteers in Haifa.

We want to help English speakers in Haifa, the Krayot and nearby communities, feel at home and build their community.

Join our Facebook group to keep apprised of our many activities: https://www.facebook.com/groups/348486177354829

If you would like to get involved or volunteer, contact:

  • Chair: Eileen Martell | 0542-105673 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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