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And here we are on the brink of summer. The missiles seem like a bad dream now. Sultry breezes with the scent of orange blossoms stir the air. But don't put away those sweaters yet - the weather is capricious in the Middle East and we may yet have a nippy day or two. But get out and enjoy it!

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CHAI means alive, and also the number 18. Everyone who donates double Chai (36 NIS) or more will be featured in our "To Life!" section. So give life to ESCA and enjoy it. Of course, anonymous gifts will also be appreciated. An idea for a present for one who has it all.Want to give more? 100 NIS makes you a CENTURY DONOR; 50 NIS a JUBILEE DONOR.

In Loving Memory – Yitz Hochstein, ob”m

Many people have given donations in an outpouring of love for our lately-departed Yitz Hochstein. The Give A Kid A Break Fund benefited from a multi-century donation from Susan and Paul. Then Ruth Shaffer gave a jubilee donation in his memory.

Donations for the club also streamed in. A century donation for the club was given first by Rahel Kaplan. Ruth Ackerman gave double Chai for the club in Yitz's name. Anita contributed envelopes for the mailing. We were touched by the generous century donation from Lolly and Bob Grunska, a lovely pair, now in the U.S.A. who were among the founders of ESCA more than a quarter century ago. Despite the distance in miles and years they keep Yitz in their hearts. An Anonymous donor gave a century donation for our Stamp Fund. And Chana donated another load of envelopes bringing her contribution to a round century in honor of Yitz. Oh how we miss him.

Note: All donations to ESCA are used for mailing our newsletter and for basic refreshments at our events.

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