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Selah in Ramat-Hasharon's Tennis Tournament

Israeli tennis champions Andy Ram (left) and Yoni Erlich, winners of the doubles title at the Israel Open tournament in Ramat Hasharon on July 13, 2008. The tournament, named in memory of Col. Ilan Ramon, was part of the 2008 Leadership in Sport and Business Tennis Festival.

The SELAH banner in the background was given by compliments of one of our donors who is also an avid tennis fan.

Daytrip for Grandparents and Grandchildren

in Ben-Shemen Forest

On Friday, May 16, 2008, seventy immigrant grandparents and grandchildren enjoyed a day of fun, picnicking and challenging activities in the Ben-Shemen Forest. The children, orphaned after a family tragedy, are now being raised by their grandparents.

The Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Israel company sponsored the day-long event, and company representatives, including country manager Ofra Feinmesser, joined volunteers and participants in drum workshops, music-making and games and activities.

Photographer: Edward Kaprov

From misery to joy,
from mourning to a holy day,
and from deep darkness to great light.

(From Passover Haggadah)

In the tradition of holiday giving in Israel, The Pfizer Company, in cooperation with SELAH - Israel Crisis Management Center, initiated an activity in nature for new immigrant grandparents raising their orphaned grandchildren. This activity was meant to give an embrace, strengthening and support to new immigrants, while deepening their connection with the country, its landscapes and people, as Israel marks 60 years of independence.

"Identifiying familiar Faces…"

Social Gathering for New Immigrants Living in Kiryat Shmona

The Israel Crisis Management Center, SELAH, in helping new immigrants (olim) in crisis situations following the second Lebanon War. SELAH's professional caregivers and volunteers have made hundreds of home visits in Kiryat Shmona. Through these visits, human presence and open ears and hearts, SELAH identifies their individual needs and lends a helping hand in response to these special needs.

For the upcoming holiday, Pesach, SELAH organized a social gathering and concert with singer Yelena Grishkov, winner of Israeli "A Star is Born" competition. The theme being "Identifying familiar Faces…" as described in the song written by Yelena "A minute and Eternity". Each oleh presented a childhood picture and shared their life story with the other olim.

Many of the olim that attended the event are participants of the community project run by SELAH in cooperation with The School of Social Work, Tel Hay College, headed by Dr. Shira Huntman. The project is designed mainly for elderly people with limited mobility and/ or living on their own. The project is composed of home visits and social events through out the year, conducted by SELAH personnel and 3rd year social work students.

Photographer: Sasha Alechov

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