For Your Information...
If you travel by bus the following is IMPORTANT!
From March 1 travel on Egged and Veolia/Connex buses is facilitated by a "smart card" and only by smart card. Get one free at the Central Bus Station at the Egged information counter.
Do you have anything that a new family on the block could use on their first night in the country?
Newcomers to Beit Canada Absorption Center don't get basic things they need for the first few days - electric water kettle, blankets, cutlery - things they haven't unpacked yet. Paulina at Beit Canada is putting things together for them. Call her at 08-8531392 and let her know what you can give (NOT CLOTHES).
Second Opinion
A man goes to a psychiatrist. The doctor says "You're crazy" The man says "I want a second opinion!" "Okay, you're ugly too!"
But seriously, folks, this could be IMPORTANT! If you are ever, God forbid, sick and want a second opinion, your health clinic most likely can provide it. Be sure to ask at the desk if they provide this service. Most insurance funds cover the cost of obtaining a second opinion from an outside expert.
Ofek - Adult Education College:
Atzma'uth St. 54 (08-8652068,08-8559882)
Choose from a wide range of courses about nature, the Bible, literature, art and music, the cinema, finance, fashion, mysticism, health and courses about Eretz Yisrael with trips around the country and more. Something for everyone!
Watch "רואים אשדוד" [seeing Ashdod] on Channel 25 in "Hot" (cables), Sundays - 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m.; Thursdays - 5:00 p.m. or on Channel 90 in "Yes" (satellite), Sundays - 6:30 p.m.; Fridays - 10:00 a.m. and see what's happening around town, as filmed by local photographers.
Kehillat "Etz Haim" Conservative synagogue is seeking new members. Traditional prayer in an egalitarian atmosphere. Anita can give you more info.
Check it out: You can keep up with the latest in Ashdod in Hebrew at the following websites:
www.ashdodnews.co.il
www.ashdode.com
AACI: for jobs and other counseling and many programs: 03 - 5291707. See also our Links page for more info.
Free legal advice to the needy Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m. Matnas yud alef 08 - 8542989 discretion guaranteed.
Arucha Chama means "A Hot Meal". This volunteer organization is collecting clothes, donations, anything you can give for needy people. Their latest project: food for babies. If you think you can spare a contribution, call 1-700-5030-77 or go to their headquarters at Kibbutz Galuyoth St. #1, first floor up. It will mean a lot to people who are in need.
Alzheimer's Association of Israel (AAI) Do you need information or help for dealing with Alzheimer's and related disorders? Maybe you would like some support. The Alzheimer's Association of Israel (AAI) provides this aid.
Call 03-5787660 or write to P.O.B. 8261 Ramat-Gan to find out what services are available. More info in the links page.
Israel Diabetes Association, Diabetes lectures and information (in Hebrew) 08 - 8660673.
Do you have questions about Bituach Leumi (National Insurance)? Call them at 08 - 8513222 (Ashdod). They are now located at the Sea Mall shopping center.Better yet - call their central headquarters in Rehovoth at 08-936-9696 to find someone who speaks English.
La Leche League Ashdod Do you know someone who could use some breast-feeding advice? La Leche League Ashdod offers free telephone counseling for all their questions plus support groups. LLL meets every second Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Godelman College for Alternative Medicine located at Kirya Blvd., 3rd floor. Entrance is through the Kirya gate. More info from Chana - 08 - 8557116 or Shoshana - 08 - 8565108.
The Jerusalem Post has a site called "Cafe Oleh" where you can find out lots of things about the world of people who, like us, came from somewhere else. Just go to www.jpost.com and then click on "Cafe Oleh" in the left column. You'll see us there from time to time as well.
Are you 30+ and would like to meet others? How about organizing a new group? Contact Chana or Anita for direction.
