The document provides the program for the 5th annual student awards ceremony held by the Holy Land Democracy Project on June 12, 2008. It recognizes and honors high school students for their work promoting understanding of Israel through essays, poetry, art, videos and songs. Several high school students are awarded first, second, third prizes or honorable mentions for their submissions in each category, along with the names of their teachers. The ceremony includes presentations of award-winning works, remarks from project and education leaders, and a tribute to the Superintendent of Secondary Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
This document provides the program for the 8th annual student awards ceremony held by the Holy Land Democracy Project. It lists the winners and honorable mentions for contests in poetry, essay, art, and multimedia. The ceremony will include presentations of the top prizes in each category, as well as remarks from the Jewish Federation president, the Holy Land Democracy Project chair, and a teacher sharing their perspective on bringing lessons from Israel to the classroom. The program aims to recognize outstanding student work promoting understanding of Israel's diversity and celebrate its many faces, races, and religions.
The document outlines the Seventh Annual Student Awards Ceremony held by the Jewish Federation's Holy Land Democracy Project, which honored students for their work in essay, art, poetry, and multimedia contests focused on Israel. The ceremony program lists the various student award winners and honorable mentions across the different contest categories, and recognizes the teachers who supported the students.
This document is the program for the Sixth Annual Student Awards Ceremony hosted by the Jewish Federation's Holy Land Democracy Project. It recognizes high school students for their work promoting understanding of Israel and Jewish culture. The ceremony will present awards for essays, art, poetry, and the Dr. David Lieber Award of Excellence. Excerpts from some of the winning submissions will be read that portray Israeli youth with diverse backgrounds finding common ground and freedom in Israel.
Originally published as an Amazon Short, this heart-wrenching and heart-warming story describes how a community of family and friends supported a mother and her family through battles with breast and advanced-ovarian cancer. Today, Katie Stallard is cancer free and no longer expected to have a recurrence. The essay is written from the viewpoint of Katie's husband, author Michael Lee Stallard. It has been widely circulated among individuals who have a family member or friend suffering from a life-threatening illness.
This document summarizes the merchandise available for purchase to support the Success Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for organizations working against human sex trafficking. Items include pillow cases, t-shirts, program booklets, DVDs, books, and soundtracks related to "The Corinthian Scandal" production. Purchase information is provided.
Martha Daniels is a New Orleans native who lost her home and possessions along with her seven adult children in Hurricane Katrina in 2005. While they were able to evacuate, they struggled in Houston as refugees facing discrimination. After returning to New Orleans, they found their homes and community devastated. Though rebuilding has been difficult as they face challenges including lack of jobs and control over the rebuilding of their schools, the family remains determined to recover and advocate for their community. As the matriarch, Martha emphasizes the spiritual lessons of resilience and faith in God that Katrina taught her family.
This document summarizes Michael Hogan's experience as an intern at the No. 1 Navajo Missions in Kayenta, Arizona. It describes how he traveled to Denver to meet up with a church missionary and then drove to Kayenta. During his first two weeks, he hosted two student mission teams who helped with community work. One notable experience involved helping an elderly Navajo woman, Daisy Grey, by giving her a ride to the grocery store and helping her shop and bring food back to her home. The second student group helped with yard work and community projects, and four students decided to be baptized by the end of the week. The document conveys Michael's view that God's power can achieve great things even
This document provides the program for the 8th annual student awards ceremony held by the Holy Land Democracy Project. It lists the winners and honorable mentions for contests in poetry, essay, art, and multimedia. The ceremony will include presentations of the top prizes in each category, as well as remarks from the Jewish Federation president, the Holy Land Democracy Project chair, and a teacher sharing their perspective on bringing lessons from Israel to the classroom. The program aims to recognize outstanding student work promoting understanding of Israel's diversity and celebrate its many faces, races, and religions.
The document outlines the Seventh Annual Student Awards Ceremony held by the Jewish Federation's Holy Land Democracy Project, which honored students for their work in essay, art, poetry, and multimedia contests focused on Israel. The ceremony program lists the various student award winners and honorable mentions across the different contest categories, and recognizes the teachers who supported the students.
This document is the program for the Sixth Annual Student Awards Ceremony hosted by the Jewish Federation's Holy Land Democracy Project. It recognizes high school students for their work promoting understanding of Israel and Jewish culture. The ceremony will present awards for essays, art, poetry, and the Dr. David Lieber Award of Excellence. Excerpts from some of the winning submissions will be read that portray Israeli youth with diverse backgrounds finding common ground and freedom in Israel.
Originally published as an Amazon Short, this heart-wrenching and heart-warming story describes how a community of family and friends supported a mother and her family through battles with breast and advanced-ovarian cancer. Today, Katie Stallard is cancer free and no longer expected to have a recurrence. The essay is written from the viewpoint of Katie's husband, author Michael Lee Stallard. It has been widely circulated among individuals who have a family member or friend suffering from a life-threatening illness.
This document summarizes the merchandise available for purchase to support the Success Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for organizations working against human sex trafficking. Items include pillow cases, t-shirts, program booklets, DVDs, books, and soundtracks related to "The Corinthian Scandal" production. Purchase information is provided.
Martha Daniels is a New Orleans native who lost her home and possessions along with her seven adult children in Hurricane Katrina in 2005. While they were able to evacuate, they struggled in Houston as refugees facing discrimination. After returning to New Orleans, they found their homes and community devastated. Though rebuilding has been difficult as they face challenges including lack of jobs and control over the rebuilding of their schools, the family remains determined to recover and advocate for their community. As the matriarch, Martha emphasizes the spiritual lessons of resilience and faith in God that Katrina taught her family.
This document summarizes Michael Hogan's experience as an intern at the No. 1 Navajo Missions in Kayenta, Arizona. It describes how he traveled to Denver to meet up with a church missionary and then drove to Kayenta. During his first two weeks, he hosted two student mission teams who helped with community work. One notable experience involved helping an elderly Navajo woman, Daisy Grey, by giving her a ride to the grocery store and helping her shop and bring food back to her home. The second student group helped with yard work and community projects, and four students decided to be baptized by the end of the week. The document conveys Michael's view that God's power can achieve great things even
The document provides a list of contributors and financial information for the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and October 30, 2009. It acknowledges contributions over $10,000 and lists other donor levels. It summarizes the school's finances, including that net tuition and fees made up 84% of income and personnel expenses were 78% of expenses. It also outlines some of the school's academic and community activities from the past year.
This multigenre book by Teinnia McDuffie commemorates her family through various writings including poems, stories, and reflections. It is a gift for her husband Darnell and their four children - Akeem, Jah-Que, Elicia, and Angel - that she will present to them on Christmas Eve 2012. The book contains poems dedicated to her sons, stories about how she met and fell in love with her husband, advice for her children, and pieces describing the years each child was born. The compilation is meant to help Teinnia reflect on and appreciate her family through revisiting memories.
The HLDP Annual Student Award Ceremony Program 2012Daniel Gold
The document summarizes the winners of the 2012 Holy Land Democracy Project creative contests, including poetry, essay, and art contests. It lists the first, second, and third place winners in each category, as well as honorable mentions. It also includes a memorial for Jim Nielsen, who passed away, praising his humility and the transformative impact of his experiences with the Holy Land Democracy Project.
This multigenre book by Teinnia McDuffie commemorates her family through various writings including poems, stories, and reflections. It is a gift for her husband Darnell and their four children - Akeem, Jah-Que, Elicia, and Angel - that she will present to them on Christmas Eve 2012. The book contains personal memories and moments from their lives together through different genres including a poem about her relationship with each of her sons and a classic love story about how she met and fell in love with her husband Darnell.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood including a Christmas tree lot, Operation Gratitude volunteer event, chili cook-off, holiday luncheon, organ concert, Christmas Eve services, children's choir performance, and tips for donating Christmas cards. It also recaps recent church events like a community worship service and care kit assembly for the homeless.
This church newsletter provides information about upcoming Christmas and winter events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes the schedule for Advent services, children's programs, soup supper, cookie sale, live nativity, and Christmas Eve services. It also provides details about offerings and giving, and lists the January usher schedule. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about the busy holiday season and invite participation.
What Have I Done for Someone Today? by Thomas S. MonsonThomas S. Monson
This document is a talk given by President Thomas S. Monson about serving others. It discusses how Dr. Jack McConnell was inspired by his father to help someone each day. President Monson received hundreds of letters from members describing acts of service they performed for his birthday, such as making blankets for hospitals. He encourages members to follow Christ's example by serving those in need and losing ourselves in service to others.
This document provides information about activities and programs at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio for children and families in October and November 2009. It announces a Trunk or Treating event on October 29th from 6-8 PM and encourages parents to bring their kindergarten through 5th grade children to the weekly J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) program on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM. It also lists the church staff and contact information.
The document describes how various individuals and groups used money from the "Pay Mercy Forward" program to help people in need. Examples include buying shoes for a refugee student, giving money to help neighbors pay bills, buying groceries for homeless shelters, and more. The purpose was to bless others and meet real needs in the community through small acts of mercy.
This document provides an overview of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Site community in Cebu City, Philippines and the efforts to help improve living conditions there. It discusses the impoverished living situations of families in the community who scavenge the dump site daily. It then describes the establishment of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Community Center, which started as two shipping containers converted to a classroom and has expanded over years with help from volunteers and donors to now include classrooms, a kitchen, clinic, playground, and other facilities providing hope to the community.
Heber J. Grant had a difficult childhood after his father died when he was only nine days old, leaving his widowed mother in poverty. Through faith and hard work, his mother supported them by taking in sewing and boarders. Heber learned determination from his mother's example. Though they faced hardship, he later succeeded in building her a comfortable home.
The document provides information about activities and events for youth and families at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio. It describes upcoming youth group meetings and special events in November and December, including a Thanksgiving feast, skating party, elementary Christmas party, and Christmas caroling. It lists the ministers and contact information for the church. The purpose is to invite families to get involved in youth programs and activities at the church.
This document provides an update from Tom Maxwell's ministry in the Philippines. [1] It describes the visit from a team from Calvary Chapel Downey in July which helped with various outreach activities. [2] It discusses a conference called "Kindle the Fire" that encouraged youth and young adults and saw increased attendance at subsequent services. [3] Maxwell suffered a surprise heart attack but tests showed no permanent damage though he will have follow up testing.
The document provides summaries for 26 books nominated for the 2013 Bluestem Award, an Illinois award for grades 3-5 readers. Each summary is 1-2 sentences and describes the plot or topic of the book. The books cover a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and include themes such as friendship, family, science, history and overcoming challenges.
The document summarizes the UFV Angel Tree program in 2011 which provided gifts, food, and gift cards to 50 families with 116 children total. It thanks the UFV community and local businesses for their donations and discusses how families appreciated being able to have a brighter holiday season and special Christmas experiences thanks to the program.
Google App Engine is a platform that hosts web applications on Google's infrastructure, providing automatic scaling, data storage and networking. It allows applications to run reliably under heavy loads using dynamic web serving, persistent storage with queries and transactions, and automatic scaling. Applications run in a secure sandbox environment with limited access and are isolated from other applications. Datastore provides a NoSQL data storage and querying service with transactions. Google Accounts can be used for user authentication. Additional services include URL fetching, mail, caching, images and task queues.
He said that he had lost his umbrella.
The document provides information on how to report or indirectly quote someone's speech by changing pronouns, expressions of time and place, verbs, and direct versus indirect questions. It focuses on reporting speech accurately while changing the exact words.
The document provides a list of contributors and financial information for the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and October 30, 2009. It acknowledges contributions over $10,000 and lists other donor levels. It summarizes the school's finances, including that net tuition and fees made up 84% of income and personnel expenses were 78% of expenses. It also outlines some of the school's academic and community activities from the past year.
This multigenre book by Teinnia McDuffie commemorates her family through various writings including poems, stories, and reflections. It is a gift for her husband Darnell and their four children - Akeem, Jah-Que, Elicia, and Angel - that she will present to them on Christmas Eve 2012. The book contains poems dedicated to her sons, stories about how she met and fell in love with her husband, advice for her children, and pieces describing the years each child was born. The compilation is meant to help Teinnia reflect on and appreciate her family through revisiting memories.
The HLDP Annual Student Award Ceremony Program 2012Daniel Gold
The document summarizes the winners of the 2012 Holy Land Democracy Project creative contests, including poetry, essay, and art contests. It lists the first, second, and third place winners in each category, as well as honorable mentions. It also includes a memorial for Jim Nielsen, who passed away, praising his humility and the transformative impact of his experiences with the Holy Land Democracy Project.
This multigenre book by Teinnia McDuffie commemorates her family through various writings including poems, stories, and reflections. It is a gift for her husband Darnell and their four children - Akeem, Jah-Que, Elicia, and Angel - that she will present to them on Christmas Eve 2012. The book contains personal memories and moments from their lives together through different genres including a poem about her relationship with each of her sons and a classic love story about how she met and fell in love with her husband Darnell.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood including a Christmas tree lot, Operation Gratitude volunteer event, chili cook-off, holiday luncheon, organ concert, Christmas Eve services, children's choir performance, and tips for donating Christmas cards. It also recaps recent church events like a community worship service and care kit assembly for the homeless.
This church newsletter provides information about upcoming Christmas and winter events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes the schedule for Advent services, children's programs, soup supper, cookie sale, live nativity, and Christmas Eve services. It also provides details about offerings and giving, and lists the January usher schedule. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about the busy holiday season and invite participation.
What Have I Done for Someone Today? by Thomas S. MonsonThomas S. Monson
This document is a talk given by President Thomas S. Monson about serving others. It discusses how Dr. Jack McConnell was inspired by his father to help someone each day. President Monson received hundreds of letters from members describing acts of service they performed for his birthday, such as making blankets for hospitals. He encourages members to follow Christ's example by serving those in need and losing ourselves in service to others.
This document provides information about activities and programs at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio for children and families in October and November 2009. It announces a Trunk or Treating event on October 29th from 6-8 PM and encourages parents to bring their kindergarten through 5th grade children to the weekly J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) program on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM. It also lists the church staff and contact information.
The document describes how various individuals and groups used money from the "Pay Mercy Forward" program to help people in need. Examples include buying shoes for a refugee student, giving money to help neighbors pay bills, buying groceries for homeless shelters, and more. The purpose was to bless others and meet real needs in the community through small acts of mercy.
This document provides an overview of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Site community in Cebu City, Philippines and the efforts to help improve living conditions there. It discusses the impoverished living situations of families in the community who scavenge the dump site daily. It then describes the establishment of the Inayawan Rubbish Dump Community Center, which started as two shipping containers converted to a classroom and has expanded over years with help from volunteers and donors to now include classrooms, a kitchen, clinic, playground, and other facilities providing hope to the community.
Heber J. Grant had a difficult childhood after his father died when he was only nine days old, leaving his widowed mother in poverty. Through faith and hard work, his mother supported them by taking in sewing and boarders. Heber learned determination from his mother's example. Though they faced hardship, he later succeeded in building her a comfortable home.
The document provides information about activities and events for youth and families at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio. It describes upcoming youth group meetings and special events in November and December, including a Thanksgiving feast, skating party, elementary Christmas party, and Christmas caroling. It lists the ministers and contact information for the church. The purpose is to invite families to get involved in youth programs and activities at the church.
This document provides an update from Tom Maxwell's ministry in the Philippines. [1] It describes the visit from a team from Calvary Chapel Downey in July which helped with various outreach activities. [2] It discusses a conference called "Kindle the Fire" that encouraged youth and young adults and saw increased attendance at subsequent services. [3] Maxwell suffered a surprise heart attack but tests showed no permanent damage though he will have follow up testing.
The document provides summaries for 26 books nominated for the 2013 Bluestem Award, an Illinois award for grades 3-5 readers. Each summary is 1-2 sentences and describes the plot or topic of the book. The books cover a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and include themes such as friendship, family, science, history and overcoming challenges.
The document summarizes the UFV Angel Tree program in 2011 which provided gifts, food, and gift cards to 50 families with 116 children total. It thanks the UFV community and local businesses for their donations and discusses how families appreciated being able to have a brighter holiday season and special Christmas experiences thanks to the program.
Google App Engine is a platform that hosts web applications on Google's infrastructure, providing automatic scaling, data storage and networking. It allows applications to run reliably under heavy loads using dynamic web serving, persistent storage with queries and transactions, and automatic scaling. Applications run in a secure sandbox environment with limited access and are isolated from other applications. Datastore provides a NoSQL data storage and querying service with transactions. Google Accounts can be used for user authentication. Additional services include URL fetching, mail, caching, images and task queues.
He said that he had lost his umbrella.
The document provides information on how to report or indirectly quote someone's speech by changing pronouns, expressions of time and place, verbs, and direct versus indirect questions. It focuses on reporting speech accurately while changing the exact words.
Depression is a widespread and serious disorder that affects over 340 million people worldwide. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. While medication and cognitive behavioral therapy are both empirically supported treatments for depression, CBT has been shown to have advantages over medication in long-term outcomes, with lower relapse rates in the 1-6 year range following treatment. Additionally, CBT has lower dropout rates compared to medication treatment and does not carry the risk of side effects that many antidepressant medications do. However, in reality, most depressed individuals in the U.S. receive either no treatment or medication treatment alone.
Application and development trend of flue gas desulfurization (fgd) process a...hunypink
In 1927, the limestone desulfurization process was first applied in the Barthes and Bansside Power Plants (total
120MW) beside the Thames River in UK to protect high-rise building in London. Up to now, over 10 desulfurization processes have been launched and applied. Based on the desulfurizing agent being used, there include calcium process (limestone/lime), ammonia process, magnesium process, sodium process, alkali alumina process, copper oxide/zinc process, active carbon process, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate process, etc. The calcium process is commercially available and widely used in the world, i.e. more than 90%. Flue gas desulfurization processes, survey made by the coal research institute under the International Energy Agency shows that the wet-process desulfurization accounts for 85% of total installed capacity of flue gas desulfurization units across the world. The wet-process desulfurization is mainly applied in countries, like Japan (98%), USA (92%), Germany (90%), etc. The limestone-gypsum wet desulfurization process, the most mature technology, the most applications, the most reliable operation in the world, may have rate of desulfurization of more than 90%. Currently, the flue gas desulfurization technology used at thermal power plants at home and abroad tends to be higher rate of desulfurization, bigger installed capacity, more advanced technology, lower investment, less land acquisition, lower operation cost, higher level of automation, more excellent reliability, etc. This paper briefs current situations and trends of flue gas desulfurization technology also append short descript of different type of FDG and their category.
Conscience is subjective and formed by one's environment and upbringing, but also guided by objective moral laws. It allows us to discern right from wrong and feel guilt for wrong acts or integrity for good acts. Our conscience forms based on our interaction with others and universal human values and norms. It is how we use reason and judgment to evaluate actions as good or evil according to moral principles.
The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best in primetime television programming from June 1, 2012 until May 31, 2013, will be held on September 22, 2013 at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California. CBS will televise the ceremony within the United States. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on September 15.
This Haiku Deck presentation contains 5 photos with captions about nature and plants from various photographers. It concludes by encouraging the viewer to create their own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare. The presentation showcases photos without much additional context beyond the photographer credits.
This presentation is written by a professor of UCB. It\'s about how to do your PhD research and realted issues during your PhD lifetime. Very useful and interesting.
This document discusses different types of conditional sentences in English. There are three types:
1) First conditional sentences establish a possible condition using "if" followed by a simple present tense verb, and a consequence or result using a future tense verb.
2) Second conditional sentences establish an unlikely or hypothetical condition using "if" followed by a past tense verb, and a consequence or result using "would" plus an infinitive verb.
3) Third conditional sentences establish an impossible past condition using "if" followed by past perfect tense, and a consequence or result using "would have" plus a past participle verb.
Cells must divide to prevent them from growing too large, as a large cell would not be able to receive enough nutrients through its cell membrane. During mitosis, the cell undergoes division where its nucleus and organelles are duplicated. The cell then divides into two identical daughter cells through cytokinesis. This allows organisms to grow, heal injuries, and replace dead cells.
The document discusses various hearing aid manufacturers and models. It provides the addresses and contact information for Modern Hearing locations in Alliance and Canton, Ohio. It describes Phonak as a leader in hearing devices and mentions some of their popular models like the Lyric. It also lists other manufacturers like ReSound, Oticon, and Starkey, briefly describing some of their hearing aid technologies.
Colonization occurred when European countries like Spain, England, and others went to new lands, took them over by killing and enslaving indigenous populations, and imposed their languages and religions on the local people. Over time, as globalization increased, it led traditional cultures around the world to decline and potentially disappear as Western influence grew stronger globally.
Artists from the community will alter and transform old books donated by St. Johns Booksellers to create artworks that will be displayed in an exhibition from September 22nd to October 16th, 2008 at the Buckley Center Gallery at the University of Portland. A reception will be held on September 27th from 6-9pm to view the artworks made from the donated books by over 20 local artists.
This document announces a Kwanzaa celebration being held by the Community Acting Now (CAN) organization in Roselle, New Jersey on December 29th. It provides the founder's message, which discusses the importance of passing on Kwanzaa traditions to youth. The full program for the event is outlined, including performances, readings of the seven Kwanzaa principles, and a feast. Symbols of Kwanzaa like the kinara, muhindi, and mishumaa saba are also explained. The celebration aims to educate youth about their history and culture through Kwanzaa traditions.
The seARTS 2012 Annual Meeting focused on cultural districts. The agenda included welcome remarks, a year in review presentation, board matters like bylaw voting, and a keynote presentation on cultural districts. Membership highlights noted over 150 individual members and 22 cultural organizations. New members and those with memberships through 2012 were also recognized. The meeting provided an overview of seARTS' work promoting arts and culture on Cape Ann.
Published monthly, "The Good News" serves as a way to connect with our congregation and the greater Los Angles community. All are welcome, so please feel free to download a copy of the "Good News!"
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This document is a newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood providing information about upcoming events in January 2017. Key details include:
- Souper Bowl Sunday will be held on February 5th to collect cans of soup for the local food pantry.
- The annual Christmas tree lot had a record breaking season, selling 850 trees with the help of over 75 volunteers.
- Upcoming events in January include the UMW general luncheon on January 11th, UMW Sunday on January 22nd, and a PB&J sandwich making project for the homeless on January 19th.
- The pastor's message discusses the meaning of Epiphany and calls Christians to shine God's light in the world
This document provides information about the Deerfoot Church of Christ congregation located in Pinson, Alabama. It includes the church address and service times. It lists the elders, ministers and other church leaders. It also includes announcements about upcoming events like Maywood Christian Camp and a sermon series on Jesus as prophet, priest and king. The document functions as a church bulletin to inform members of news and schedule.
This document summarizes discussions at the Leopold Conference where participants shared their definitions of a land ethic and the places that inform their personal land ethics. Participants posted on social media sharing that a land ethic is about caring for the land and developing a sense of responsibility for it. They also shared places like forests, prairies, rivers and beaches that make them feel connected to the natural world and shape their land ethic. The document encourages others to also share their thoughts on social media to continue the discussion.
The Congregation Beth Jacob was founded in 1900 by Jewish immigrants in Plymouth, Massachusetts who wanted a central place of worship. After overcoming conflicts between factions, they purchased land in 1910 and began construction of a synagogue building in 1911. The cornerstone was laid in 1912 and the synagogue was consecrated in 1913, allowing the whole Jewish community to worship together. While the building was modest, it fulfilled the goal of having their own house of worship. Education of children was also important, first through individual tutoring and then a Talmud Torah school. The congregation supported its members during World War I and a family paid off the synagogue's second mortgage after their son returned safely.
Christ Chapel is announcing several upcoming events including a Mother's Day luncheon on May 12th from 12-2pm at Notre Dame featuring gift baskets for donations. They are also having a Church in the Park event on Memorial Day weekend at St. Pat's Park from 10am with games and contests. Additionally, the Summit 2007 conference will take place June 22-24 at the Century Center with special guests. This Sunday's sermon will focus on discovering true heroes.
The document summarizes the mission and work of an international community of Catholic sisters founded by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. The 21,000 member organization is dedicated to serving those in need through ministries like care for the elderly, refugee support, education, health clinics, and missions in countries including Ireland, Kenya, Nigeria, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Fiji. The concluding quote emphasizes that small individual acts of love and service, like the work of each sister, can collectively make a meaningful difference.
This document provides the order of service and announcements for the Deerfoot Church of Christ in Pinson, Alabama on November 5, 2023. It includes the names of those leading various parts of three worship services, Sunday school class schedules and topics, upcoming events, and prayer requests.
This document provides information about the Deerfoot Church of Christ congregation located in Pinson, Alabama. It includes the church address and service times. It lists the elders, ministers, and upcoming speakers. It also contains announcements about church activities, such as a ladies retreat, men's retreat, and starting new Bible study classes. The document functions as a weekly church bulletin to inform members of upcoming events and needs of the congregation.
The document summarizes events and activities at the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood for the month of November. It announces a successful Trunk or Treat event, an upcoming UMW Holiday Boutique, and plans for a Community Day celebration and annual Christmas tree sale. It also provides recaps of recent worship services and upcoming sermon topics. Activities include assembling sack lunches for the hungry, decorating for Christmas, and an interfaith Thanksgiving service.
This document is a newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood for the month of June 2016. It includes announcements about upcoming events like Vacation Bible School, a UMW Membership Tea, and care kit assembly for the homeless. It also provides summaries of recent worship services and sermons. The pastor's column discusses a poem about God's presence during difficult times and encourages focusing on intent over volume to make a difference.
The Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation has raised over $400,000 through events like an annual golf tournament to support local and international community programs. It has sponsored students to attend leadership camps, provided grants for initiatives like village banking in developing countries totaling over $1 million, and funded dental missions abroad that have provided $2.5 million in free dental services. The foundation also supports causes like polio eradication, youth shelters, and international literacy programs.
This document provides information about the clergy, staff, churchwardens, and upcoming events at Christ Church Deer Park. It lists the rector, associate priest, assistant curate, and honorary assistant, as well as the parish administrator, organist, and custodian. It also provides contact information for the rector's and people's wardens. The document then outlines various church services and activities occurring that week, including yoga classes, AA meetings, music performances, and discussion groups. It concludes by listing the services and readings for that coming Sunday.
The document is a newsletter from Tony Banbury, a licensed lay minister, to members of two congregations. It includes summaries of various events in June, such as services, a midsummer market, and a young at hearts meeting. It also shares obituaries for parishioners who recently passed away. Throughout, it aims to keep members of the congregations informed about community events and goings-on at the two churches.
Tates Creek Christian Church Herald November 17, 2015tatescreek
This document provides information about upcoming events and services at Tates Creek Christian Church in Lexington, KY for the week of November 17, 2015. It includes details about Sunday services and classes, new members who were baptized or transferred, an upcoming Women's Christmas Tea and Angel Tree donation drive, and requests for food donations for a We Care Store and Room in the Inn ministry. It also lists upcoming events, attendance statistics for Sunday school and worship, and financial information.
The document provides details about Austen Taylor's internship at the Siena/Francis House in Omaha, Nebraska from May to July 2014. The Siena/Francis House is the largest shelter in Nebraska, providing emergency shelter, food, clothing, and case management services to men, women and children without cost. As an intern, Austen split their time between administrative duties like fundraising in the morning and immersive volunteer work in the afternoon, including meal preparation, laundry, and conversations with residents. Their capstone project was organizing a 5k/10k fundraising event that raised over $60,000 for the shelter. The document reflects on Austen's experience living alongside and serving the homeless residents for
DRAWING IT DOWN2: Making Your Marks, In Public
9/24/2011 – 2-7pm
St. Johns Storage Retail Space – 8190 N Lombard in St. Johns, Portland OR.
Oh the things you'll see!!! 20 plus Artists. Work ranging from line drawings to complex charcoals, and then some.
Developing before your very eyes…De-mystify, de-mystify. Be the Audience, be the Muse.
Then be the Patron….all work will be for sale, a flat $15 no matter the simplicity, complexity or size. Watch this slide show for a preview of what’s in store, and what’s for the buying.
An Original. What a great Holiday/Birthday/Anniversary/It’s Friday etc gift. For yourself, someone you cherish or just want to impress with your aesthetics and art appreciation.
The weather will be perfect. Shop at the Farmers Market in the Zocolo: You can get your knives and scissors sharpened on site, while you sample local honeys, fresh veggies, fruits and delightful baked goods.
Stop in and say hi to Nena at The Booksellers, St. Johns’ (excellent) answer to ‘where are all the literary salons on this left coast?’ Then amble over 3.5 blocks and join us for a family-friendly afternoon of visual delights.
DRAWING IT DOWN2: MAKING YOUR MARKS, IN PUBLIC
Saturday . September 24th 2011 . 2-7 pm – St. Johns Storage Retail Space .
8190 North Lombard in St. Johns, a leisurely stroll from the most beautiful Bridge in all of Portland, Oregon. Maybe even on the West Coast. A Gothic marvel.
$5 admission, Under 12s are Free.
Bring your family, friends, kids, kids of friends and friends of kids…
Proceeds to benefit Arts on the Peninsula in its mission to build bridges between artists and community
by raising awareness, providing education and encouraging collaboration.
SUPPORT THE ARTS. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS!!
Art saves lives, you know.
Woodland Hills Elementary School - The PATTER - September 2017Daniel Gold
The document provides information about Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies (WHECES) including introducing the new principal Yvonne Dix, announcing the student of the month awards focusing on character traits, noting the enrichment classes have begun, and updates from the PATT organization on donations, budget, and upcoming events. It also introduces the new student council president and highlights a student invention.
Watercycle was founded in 2011 in Israel to address global fresh water shortages through greywater recycling systems. They have 35 installations that recycle over 1 million liters per day using membrane bioreactors and constructed wetlands. Their largest installation recycles 120,000 liters daily. Watercycle offers compact, self-contained greywater treatment solutions that reduce customers' water costs by 35-55% and usage by 20-30% on average. They provide turnkey systems, remote monitoring, and financing through water purchase agreements with no upfront customer costs. Watercycle is expanding to the US to help reclaim water in California through their differentiated greywater recycling offerings.
This document provides space for an individual to brainstorm their "Story of Self" in 1-3 sentences. The Story of Self is a personal narrative that highlights key life experiences and how they have shaped one's goals and perspective.
This document provides guidance on developing a personal story or "story of self" to inspire others and share one's values and wisdom. It suggests that by telling stories of challenges faced, choices made, and lessons learned, one can express values as lived experience in a way that moves others. The story one tells about why they sought to lead allows others insight into their values and vision. It then provides questions to help reflect on experiences that have shaped one's story and values, including memorable moments, influential people, childhood memories, past work and interests, to develop a public story with three elements - a story of self, a story of "us" or one's community/constituency, and a story of "now" addressing
This document defines and explains what a SMART goal is. A SMART goal is one that is specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound. It provides examples of each criteria, such as goals being written simply and clearly for the specific criteria. The document encourages setting SMART goals to help realize one's vision and pitch for becoming a leader on their campus. It prompts the reader to define their pitch and goals according to the SMART criteria.
This document outlines the SMART goal framework for setting and achieving long-term goals. The framework involves establishing a specific, measurable long-term goal, determining the learning required to achieve that goal, planning how the new learning will be applied and integrated over time, setting short and long-range milestones and deadlines, and identifying tools to track progress towards completing the overall goal.
The document provides guidance for pitching an idea by asking the reader to consider what they will pitch that afternoon and how their idea connects to their personal story. It prompts the reader to write down a goal for their pitch and notes they should have an idea of what they will pitch and thought about how to use their skills and experiences to improve their campus community.
This document provides steps for creating a power map to analyze issues and relationships. The steps are: 1) Identify the location of the issue. 2) Map major related institutions and organizations. 3) Map individuals associated with those institutions. 4) Map other associations of those individuals. 5) Identify connections between organizations and people. 6) Target priority relationships that have the most influence. The overall process helps identify important relationships and individuals that could help address the issue.
The document discusses a Full Value Contract, which is an agreement created by group members that establishes norms for ensuring a safe and respectful environment. A Full Value Contract asks the group to understand or create behavioral norms, commit to following these norms, and accept shared responsibility for maintaining the norms. The contract is based on five principles: be present, be attentive, speak your truth, be open, and be safe.
The document outlines an agenda for a West Coast Jewish Student Leadership Training taking place on February 22, 2015 at Hillel at UCLA. The training will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and include activities to help students develop civic leadership projects, set SMART goals, create a story of self, and pitch project ideas in a "Shark Tank" format. The overall goal is to provide California's collegiate Jewish leaders with the skills to create and complete a civic leadership project.
This document contains an action plan with sections for SMART goals, talking points about the author's story and experience, notes on relationships and power dynamics, and notes for pitching an unknown topic. The document appears to be an outline for professional development with goals, messaging, and strategy.
PowerMapping is a framework for problem solving through relationship building by mapping out important individuals and organizations connected to a cause. It allows users to chart and visualize their personal networks to see how relationships can be harnessed to find stronger solutions. PowerMapping is based on the assumption that stronger networks of relationships between stakeholders yield more powerful outcomes.
Israel Advocacy and Education - by Daniel GoldDaniel Gold
Dan Gold gave a 60 minute presentation on Israel education and advocacy. He discussed remembering key events in Israel's history from 1947 to 2001 and their importance. For advocacy, he emphasized passion, storytelling, strategic partnerships, and persistence. He highlighted case studies like Charity: Water and dealing with Israeli Apartheid Week. His goal was to help people understand the relevance of Israel for their lives and how to effectively advocate on its behalf.
This document discusses the critical importance of developing a strong brand through focus, attitude, narrative, and delivery. It outlines the 4 Rs and 4 Cs of branding as representation, repetition, relationship, and reliance as well as conversation, creative, comprehensive, and consistency. The document then provides 10 commandments of successful branding such as having one clear message and not copying other brands. Finally, it analyzes case studies of well-known brands like Apple and discusses how branding tells a company's story and is different from marketing and advertising.
Yonaton Netanyahu (Yoni) was an Israeli military commander who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation. He served as commander of Sayeret Matkal, an elite special forces unit of the Israel Defense Forces. Some key facts about Yoni include that he was born in New York but lived in Jerusalem, studied at Harvard University and Hebrew University, and received Israel's third highest military decoration for his conduct during the Yom Kippur War. He was killed leading the rescue operation at Entebbe Airport in Uganda to free Israeli hostages held by terrorist hijackers.
This document discusses the struggles Jews faced in the Middle Ages and Russia. It provides 3 key points:
1) In the Middle Ages, Jews were subjected to blood libels where they were falsely accused of killing Christian children for rituals. This led to massacres and torture of Jews.
2) During the Black Death plague, Jews were scapegoated and hundreds of communities were destroyed through violence.
3) In Russia, Catherine the Great established the Pale of Settlement in 1791 where over 90% of Russian Jews were restricted. Within the Pale, Jews faced double taxes and restrictions on land ownership and education. This led to mass immigration of Jews from Russia.
Jameela Issa, an Arab-Israeli Muslim woman, shares aspects of her life and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in posts on her social media page. She discusses growing up in the village of Sakhnin and how her family was impacted by wars in 1948, 1967, 1973, and 2006. While proud of her Israeli citizenship, she still identifies as Palestinian and experiences discrimination in Israel. The posts generate debate between Jameela and others about the conflict's history and how to improve equality and pursue peace.
Idan Raichel is an Israeli musician who has found great success with his album "Idan Raichel's Project" which blends Israeli pop music with Ethiopian music. The album sold nearly 60,000 copies without any major promotion. Raichel's fusion of Hebrew and Amharic languages and inclusion of guest musicians from various backgrounds has resonated widely in Israel. One singer in Raichel's group, Cabra Kasai, is Ethiopian-Israeli and helps perform the Ethiopian music at their live shows. Raichel has become a household name in Israel and his popularity continues to grow.
The document provides background on Aaron Katz, an Orthodox Jewish immigrant from Los Angeles who now lives in Jerusalem, Israel. It shares photos and posts from his social media profile documenting his journey and experiences living in Israel. The posts discuss Israeli democracy, the Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, and debates in the Knesset. It also compares declarations of independence between the United States and Israel, noting both assert rights to sovereignty and self-governance.
This chapter discusses the story of the Jewish people's journey and roots in Israel over the past 2,000 years. It begins by introducing Tali Levy, an Israeli tour guide, who shares photos and experiences from her life in Tel Aviv to provide modern context. The chapter then discusses some of the earliest Jewish settlers and points of entry to Israel, including the Jordan River and port of Jaffa. Important figures from the Bible like Joshua and Simon the Tanner are referenced to connect the modern state to ancient history. The chapter closes by looking at Ben Gurion Airport as a modern point of entry and discussing the Zionist dream of Israel as a homeland for Jews around the world.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
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This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
2007-2008 Student Awards
1. The Many Faces of Israel
THE FIFTH ANNUAL
STUDENT AWARDS CEREMONY
June 12, 2008
Program
2. 2008 HOLY LAND DEMOCRACY PROJECT
DR. DAVID LIEBER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Jennifer Bane, St. Monica (Marc Nuno & Siobhan O’Neill) ($1,000)
ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
FIRST PRIZE ($500)
Chinyerum Okpara, St. Joseph (Linda Petrich)
SECOND PRIZE ($300)
Sandra Lattouf, Ramona Convent (Maureen Linehan & Elisa Perez)
THIRD PRIZE ($200)
Gabby Garcia-O’Connor, Notre Dame (Cindy Lee-Moon)
Rachel Samec, Louisville (Josh Wilson)
HONORABLE MENTION ($100)
Christian Romo, St. Francis (Mark Fredette); Paul Ferrier, JSerra (Melea Walden);
Jerry Mathews, Bishop Montgomery (Bernadette St. James);
Theresa Duong, St. Joseph (Cynthia Madsen); Jillian Jones, St. Bernard (Margaret Govero);
Steve Shushnar, St. Francis (Mark Fredette); Josephine Sunga, Holy Family (Roger DeSilva);
Emily Park, Villanova (Brian Grisin); Hannah Hoffman, Villanova (Brian Grisin);
Kevin Kim, St. Monica, (Marc Nuno & Siobhan O’Neill); Caselyn Larino, Pomona (Allicen Naal)
POETRY CONTEST WINNERS
FIRST PRIZE ($500)
Rouel Soberano, Bishop Montgomery (Bernadette St. James)
Angeli Aguas, St. Joseph (Cynthia Madsen)
SECOND PRIZE ($300)
Patrick Villar, Chaminade (Kristina Ortega)
THIRD PRIZE ($200)
Danielle Fischer, Notre Dame (Cindy Lee-Moon)
HONORABLE MENTION ($100)
Dina Nichols, Notre Dame (Cindy Lee-Moon); Selene Smith, Marymount (Rita Morgan);
Ramin Sobati, Chaminade (Kristina Ortega); Adelle Barte, Louisville (Mary Wilson);
Nashaw Jafari, Bishop Montgomery (John Fitzsimons); Matthew De La Peza, St. Francis (Mark Fredette);
Steven Holtzen, Don Bosco (Claude LeBlanc); Jennifer Van Trieste, Louisville (Josh Wilson);
Audrey Stanford, St. Joseph (Cynthia Madsen); Sharlena Singleton, Pomona (Allicen Naal)
ART CONTEST WINNERS
FIRST PRIZE ($500)
Leanne Villarivera, Notre Dame (Cindy Lee-Moon)
SECOND PRIZE ($300)
Becky Calvo, Louisville (Mary Wilson)
THIRD PRIZE ($200)
Abel Regalado, Bishop Alemany (Mary Killmond)
HONORABLE MENTION ($100)
Lianna Preston, St. Monica (Siobhan O’Neill); Dakota Brown, Bishop Alemany (Mary Killmond);
Elaine Ortiz, Ramona Convent (Maureen Linehan & Elisa Perez);
A.J. Hernandez, Servite (Chris Weir); Stephanie Soto, Ramona Convent (Maureen Linehan & Elisa Perez);
Michael McGuire, Chaminade (Kristina Ortega); Chris Barlog, Bishop Alemany (Mary Killmond);
Edward Gomez, Servite (Chris Weir)
SPECIAL JUDGES’ AWARD
SONG – Nicole Del Castillo, St. Joseph (Linda Petrich) ($200)
2 VIDEO – 9th Grade Class, Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary (Fatima Nicdao)
3. THE HOLY LAND DEMOCRACY PROJECT
The Many Faces of Israel
THE FIFTH ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
June 12, 2008
PROGRAM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Dr. Daniel Lieber, Chair
Shalom U’veracha The Holy Land Democracy Project
TRIBUTE TO SUPERINTENDENT Stanley Kandel, Holy Land Democracy
NANCY COONIS Project Advisory Council
REMARKS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE Nancy Coonis,
Superintendent of Secondary
Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
REMARKS FROM Terri Smooke, Co-Chair, Jewish Community
THE JEWISH FEDERATION Relations Committee,
The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles
POETRY PRIZE PRESENTATIONS
Teacher’s Commendation Bernadette St. James, St. Joseph
Cynthia Madsen, St. Joseph
Reading of 1st Prize Poems Rouel Soberano, Bishop Montgomery
Distribution of Prizes Angeli Aguas, St. Joseph (Cynthia Madsen)
MUSICAL INTERLUDE Nancy Coonis and Dennis Munoz,
Principal St. Bernard High School
SPECIAL JUDGES’ AWARD Linda Petrich, St Joseph
Fatima Nicdao, Sacred Heart of Mary
Performance of Special Judges Award Fatima Nicdao and the 9th Grade Class
VIDEO Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary
CAPERNUM TO THE CLASSROOM Chris Weir, Servite High School
A TEACHERS PERSPECTIVE
ART PRIZE PRESENTATION
Teacher’s Commendation Cindy Lee-Moon, Notre Dame
Distribution of Prizes
Performance of Special Judges Award
SONG Nicole Del Castillo, St. Joseph
ESSAY PRIZE PRESENTATION
Comments Linda Petrich, St. Joseph
Distribution of Prizes
DR. DAVID LIEBER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Jennifer Bane, St. Monica High School
INTRODUCTION Dr. Daniel Lieber
CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Daniel Lieber
Tzeitchem B’shalom
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4. Dr. David Lieber
Award for Excellence
Prayer Before Sleep
Jennifer Bane, St Monica High School
Siobhan O’Neill and Mark Nuno, Instructors
This morning, I pressed my head against the Western Wall of
Solomon’s Temple and I cried. Something inside me awoke,
my soul aflame like the bush that inspired Moses. My
fingertips gripped the ancient stone as I slipped my prayer
between the cracks of rock, and I turned to face the crowds
of other Jewish people preparing themselves to pray.
I could feel you through the rocks, traveling from my
trembling hands through my veins until you reached my
heart – and there you stopped. I turned back to the rock, in
awe, and I could feel your presence within me, drying the
tears sweeping over my cheeks. My body fought back chills,
but it could not resist – every hair on my body stood at
attention, and I ceased to even breathe.
I let you affect me. My skin tingled, and my eyes began to
see the world on a small but so meaningful scrap of paper
which was lodged somewhere in the stones that my very
faith was built upon.
On my way home, I walked rather slowly, because your
presence that I now felt so greatly was too sacred to disturb
with careless footsteps. The streets of Jerusalem filled with
the sound of prayers and songs from almost every window.
Now I passed by more buildings that were ancient, like the
Temple of Solomon where the wall I came to every week
stood for thousands of years, and suddenly the blood
running within me felt even older.
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5. I love Israel. If someone told me I could never return to
Israel, as people have often told my ancestors, I don’t know
what I would do. I would have to be brave, like Jews before
me, but I would be so unbearably homesick. That is why
I came to the wall today, to pray to you. I thought about
this last night as I drifted into a deep sleep, and I thought
about the Diaspora, and of how my grandfather died in
the Holocaust, and suddenly I felt that I needed
to talk to you directly.
I am overwhelmed that this land I live in and carry so much
affection for is filled with violence, war and dissent. It is so
beautiful, and it is so much a part of me, that I too am
divided. I wait for the day when all Jews will join me and
press their hands against the wall.
When they feel the stone in my favorite place on this earth,
then they will want to return here, too. They will dream day
and night of returning to the roots they descended from.
I am tied to Israel, and today at the wall, I understood that.
I could feel the beating of the hearts of all Jews in the
world, and I realized that we are all striving to return to the
connection to one another – family. We are not alone,
I repeated to myself on my walk home through the
ancient city – we will abandon our fear.
Oh God of Israel – you have made us all one. We will
abandon our fear, because we are one.
I wish every Jew living anywhere in the world could hear
this. No matter what persecutions or setbacks that we suffer,
we will return to the land of our forefathers and the land of
our religion, whether it be Israel, or the arms of our God.
And because I really meant what I wrote on the paper I put
in the wall today I will say it again. I know it is short, but
sometimes there are few words to describe passion
– THANK YOU. .
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7. First Prize Essay
Chinyerum Okpara, St Joseph High School
Linda Petrich, Instructor
(excerpt)
T he Jews’ connection with the Land of Israel dates back almost 4,000
years. God promised Abraham that he and his descendants would
inherit the Land of Israel as an everlasting possession. Biblically, Jewish rights
to the Land of Israel are eternal and unconditional.
Jews did not leave the Holy Land willingly; they were forced out during
the Diaspora (dispersion). Israel was invaded and Jews were deported into
exile by their conquerors … Yet these tragic events and the numerous
persecutions that have happened since have not silenced Jewish longing for
a home in the Holy Land, nor changed God’s promise to bless Abraham and
his offspring.
The Jews made a promise never to forget their promised land. To fulfill
their promise during their exile, the Jews initiated the concept of Israel into
virtually every aspect of daily life. To this day, Jews everywhere face toward
Jerusalem when reciting their daily prayers. A prayer for return to Zion is
part of the standard Jewish blessing over meals. The High Holiday services
and the Passover Seder meal conclude with the hope and promise of “Next
Year in Jerusalem!”
The restoration of Israel and the gathering of the exiles are at the core
of all Jewish prayers for redemption and for the coming of the Messiah.
Jews remember the destruction of the First and Second Temples, and the
exile from Jerusalem, with an annual day of fasting and mourning. At
the end of a Jewish wedding, it is customary for the groom to break a
glass with his right foot to symbolize the destruction of the Temple.
Through these customs and rituals, Jews show their trust in God’s
faithfulness and keep alive their hope to return to Zion.
After the Holocaust and the loss of 6 million Jews, two million of them
children, many Jews wondered whether it was possible to continue
believing in God’s covenant with Israel. The State of Israel was the
answer to what they were looking for. Israel became a State in 1948.
Having a Jewish state meant that Jewish children could grow up in their
own country where Jewish police, Jewish soldiers and Jewish citizens
protect the land and its entire people. To Jewish people, Israel is more
than just the land God promised to Abraham and his descendants, the
Promised Land is at the very center of all Jewish beliefs and practices. The
formation of the State of Israel meant that God has not abandoned his
people and that he is true to his word. 7
8. Second Prize Essay
Sandra Lattouf, Ramona Convent Secondary School
Maureen Linehan and Elisa Perez, Instructors
(excerpt)
W hen I first heard about the country of Israel, before I learned more
about it, a picture came to mind of what it would look like: a desert-
looking place with light brown clay houses and dirt roads. If you were
to ask me what people in Israel look like, before I was more educated, I
would say, “a bunch of people wearing robes and sandals. Men wear
those little hats on their heads and would walk around with the Torah
in their hands. And women are at home teaching their daughters how
to take care of the household.” Now I’ve learned that Israel is nothing
like my dim-witted picture… Jewish people have no real description, just
like Americans, Jewish people can come from any background, whether
it’s from Spain, Russia, Eastern Europe or Germany. Just like Americans,
they are also strongly opinionated and religiously bonded, and that’s
what keeps them together. It’s like everyone knows each other! I’ve also
found out that people don’t really dress like in my mental picture, either.
Actually, my mental picture seems to be more and more like a fantasy
than a reality as I go on with this essay.
So after I’ve explained all this to you, you might be laughing at me for my
outrageous and uneducated hypothesis. What makes my assumptions about
Israel truly tragic is the fact that I’m Arab. Both my parents emigrated from
Lebanon during the war and now live in Monrovia. I had no clue that Israel
was a democratic country, let alone it being one of the only democratic
countries in the Middle East.
Every time I hear the news about the Middle East, whether it is CNN or BBC,
they always show the viewers dirt roads and sidewalks, destroyed buildings
and villages, a desert-looking area with nothing on the land, and children
and women in robes. I have now found out, thanks to the project, that there
are two main reasons why these images popped into my mental picture: the
news only shows places which are usually small towns and villages that are
either being targeted by terrorists or occupied by an army, and that the
people shown wearing robes are either just simply poor or Muslims. And
because I have been educated, I can understand the news better, the people
shown on the news, and especially the people affected by the attacks. The
most important fact that I have learned is that even though these are people
who live across the world from me, there are not that many differences
between us. And because we are more similar than different, we need to
8 treat each other more like neighbors; better yet, like brothers and sisters.
9. Third Prize Essay
Gabby Garcia-O’Connor, Notre Dame High School
Cindy Lee-Moon, Instructor
(excerpt)
T he State of Israel is a democratic oasis in the Middle East. The tiny country
of Israel is dwarfed in size and surrounded by Arab neighboring countries,
many of which have totalitarian governments. The Jewish state was born out
of the worldwide suffering of the Jewish people longing for a place where
they could live free of persecution. This dream was finally realized in 1948,
with the emergence of the modern State of Israel.
Israel is the only Jewish state in the world. However, the demographics of
Israel are very diverse. Israeli citizens come from all over the world. Peoples
of all colors, beliefs and ethnicities reside in Israel. All people, regardless of
their religion or background, are given the rights and responsibilities that
come with being a citizen of a democratic state. One of these responsibilities
is service in the armed forces. The Israeli army is truly a citizens’ army, similar
to the Minutemen of the American Revolution.
Israel’s commitment to democracy can be seen in various ways. All citizens
have the right to vote, own property and express their opinions through
freedom of speech and press. Israelis are encouraged to be active in their
democratic government. As a matter of fact, throughout the day, the media
keeps the population informed of the government’s actions, thus motivating
their participation.
The Holy Land Democracy Project has helped me to understand why it is
important that the United States continues to support and assist Israel. We
share a commonality in that both countries were born out of persecution. Like
the United States, Israel believes in democratic rule, respect and acceptance of
different views. We presently live in a world that threatens individuality,
religious freedoms and democracy. Israel is a shining beacon of democracy in
an area of the world that is especially intolerant of anything that is not
accepted in their mainstream. Hopefully, Israel will inspire other nations,
ethnicities and religious groups to embrace tolerance rather than hatred.
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10. Third Prize Essay
Rachel Samec, Louisville High School
Josh Wilson, Instructor
(excerpt)
A fter learning about Israel from the Holy Land Democracy Project
I realized there was much about Israel I did not know that I had
misunderstood. In everything from the size of Israel to the people, I
had views that were in some ways completely incorrect, and I really
appreciate knowing what is the truth and what is not.
It probably started the first day, when we looked at the many faces
of Israel, that I realized my errors. When you hear of Judaism as an
ethnicity, you also hear of common characteristics that generalize a
people. You expect people to look a certain way, and I had always
associated Jewish people with Israel. I personally thought of a certain
type of hair, face and clothes but right away I realized I could
completely misjudge people. By looking at a picture, I would place
people in categories completely unrelated to them. I did not expect
the diversity that was truly apparent from the lessons.
Before, I did not know how young a state Israel was. I thought it
had existed for a very long time. With so much attention given to
Israel, I expected it to be a huge place. When I learned the true size,
I was so surprised at all the controversy surrounding it. When I look
at a map, there are a lot of places that small I have never heard of,
but I am pretty sure most everyone has heard of Israel.
After this project I am more aware of the real importance of Israel. I
have always sympathized with the Jewish people while learning about
their religious history, because they have so frequently and wrongly
been persecuted. I think it is a good idea for them to have an area
where they are in control and can freely express their religion, write in
Hebrew and have their own flag. They need to have a place where
they are the majority and can be in control, free from persecution.
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11. Honorable Mention Essay
Christian Romo, St. Francis High School
Mark Fredette, Instructor
I n Christian’s fictional narrative, a young Israeli émigré is disillusioned by the
constant trials and hardships of Jewish history and decides to disconnect
himself from his faith and family. His wanderings bring him to a part of Poland
where most of his family had perished in concentration camps.
A chance encounter with an idealistic young Russian intent on making
Aliyah (moving to Israel) changes his view about his own future and that of
the Jewish people. After helping him find the Israeli embassy in Warsaw, the
protagonist finds himself face to face with an embassy official:
The man smiled and asked: “How may I help you?”
“Take me home,” was all I said.
Paul Ferrier, JSerra High School
Melea Walden, Instructor
(excerpt)
In every sense of the word, the Jewish people have throughout history
had a deep relationship with the land of Israel. This relationship was
founded upon the Jewish people’s historical, cultural and religious
connections with the land and has continued since in a tragic cycle of
persecution, conflict and restoration. Now such connections are disputed
… It is apparent that no race or religion is more religiously or historically
connected to the Palestinian region than the Jewish people. Based on
these two factors it becomes clear that the State of Israel and the Jewish
people have every right to exist where they are. The Jewish state, for the
sake of its people, should and must live on.
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12. Jerry Mathews, Bishop Montgomery High School
Bernadette St James, Instructor
(excerpt)
I srael is the rare nation in the Middle East that promotes democratic
values. The country allows citizens to vote for their leaders and
allows citizens the right to a fair trial, traits that parallel America’s
established democracy.
Since their independence, Israel has applied the Law of Return. This
Law of Return states that if you’re at least one-eighteenth Jewish, you
may “return” to Israel. Once in Israel, this Jew is given full, complete
rights. They are also welcomed into the community, like a friend not
seen in years.
There are many hopes for the future of Israel… many people are
looking to unite Arabs and Jews for future generations. One of these
hopeful programs is the Hand in Hand School. This school allows
Arabs and Jews … to learn and play together. As they have stated,
they have an “eye for the future.” The current state of violence will
cease if parents teach their children to be tolerant of other cultures.
Thomas Duong, St. Joseph High School
Cynthia Madsen, Instructor
(excerpt)
T he face of a person contains many different textures that make
that face … The country of Israel is the same.
The history of Israel is the eyes and the nose of the face. The
people’s past watches out for mistakes long ago that should not be
repeated in the future.
The many cultures, religions and lifestyles are the lips and mouth of
the face. The culture of each person is the mouth, through which
speech is passed. The religions and lifestyles are the lips that hold the
culture together. Over the years, people with different faces came to
Israel to work and live. They brought all kinds of cultures with them
to spread in Israel. A state of so many faces of freedom smile at one
another with such pleasure that it gives a person a warm feeling of
happiness in their heart.
The many “faces’” of Israel are like a family, uniting together over
time. When a family like Israel becomes one, they all stick together …
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13. Jillian Jones, St. Bernard High School
Margaret Govero, Instructor
(excerpt)
A t age 18, the Israelis start to hold many responsibilities; they are
able to vote and they have to serve their country by joining the
army. Men serve for three years and women for two. The Israelis
don’t really have a problem with serving their country, they would
rather die and keep their country strong than live and let it fall.
Israelis value their country because of what those before them had to
go through to gain independence.
Steve Shushnar, St. Francis High School
Mark Fredette, Instructor
(excerpt)
T he first thing we learned about was Israel’s location among the
Eastern world. I learned that Israel is just a small piece of land
surrounded by many countries that are not in favor of an Israeli state.
In fact, these countries have invaded Israel, bombed Israel and even
attacked innocent Israeli civilians. It is not like such occurrences are
ancient history … just two years ago, Hezbollah sent 4000 rockets into
Israel and kidnapped 2 soldiers. For some reason, there were many
riots and protests in other Middle Eastern countries against Israel
doing this. That just made no sense to me. How could people be
against Israel taking out rockets that are aimed at their country?
Another thing that made sense to me after reading about the
country was why the United States has been supporting Israel so much
over the years. Israel is one of the few countries in the Middle East
that is a democracy. Since many countries in the Middle East do not
like Israel, they also do not like the United States because we support
a country that they do not like.
History has proven that Jews are not safe without their own
homeland.
The main viewpoint that I obtained through learning about Israel is
that this area is much more than a country to the people who live
there. It is their home. It is where they belong.
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14. Josephine Sunga, Holy Family High School
Roger DeSilva, Instructor
(excerpt)
O ften when we think of Israel, our heads are full of blurred notions of
terrorism, war, Middle Eastern conflicts, the chosen People of God,
or simply an alien nation that claims superiority on religious grounds. The
physical face we assume for them is looking downward, head bowed in
silence, hands held close in prayer. What we ought to be paying
attention to, however, is the heart that lies behind those hands ….
The emotional face of Israel is always changing. It is in constant
fluctuation between the desire for a normal life and a sense of duty to
one’s country. Teenagers in particular are victim to contradicting feelings,
since it is always a struggle for them to balance their school, family, social
lives, religion and, on top of it all, an obligation to serve in the army. As
shown in the videos of the four Israeli teenagers, Sasha, Shlomi, Na’ama
and Yaki, courage for their nation and all they hold dear to them is very
easily challenged by fear for their own lives, fear of terrorism and death.
This chronic threat and anxiety proves that the face of Israel can change
in a second from valiance in doing God’s will to utter panic.
Emily Park, Villanova Preparatory School
Brian Grisin, Instructor
(excerpt)
U sually, culture and politics of other countries are hard to learn
unless one actually visits the country. However, this project was
very easy to understand because of the detailed explanation from the
book and the various pictures from the Power Point.
The news about wars and famine in the Middle East made me
believe that all countries in the Middle East are autocratic countries.
Therefore, Israel’s commitment to democracy was very surprising.
The election system in Israel was also different than what I thought.
Israelis vote for one party and its platform, and seats are assigned to
each party in proportion to its percentage of the total vote. This
system ensures a wide spectrum of political views in the Knesset,
including the major centrist parties, small parties and a number of
religious parties.
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15. Hannah Hoffman, Villanova Preparatory High School
Brian Grisin, Instructor
(excerpt)
A fter years of struggles, the United Nations voted to establish a Jewish
State in Palestine in 1947. This was a landmark achievement for
Jews. They could finally claim the land that many believed God had given
to them, and act as any other nation. They could govern their nation as
they pleased, and decide how they wanted to live and worship.
Although Israel is the Jewish homeland, all are accepted to live and
worship there as they please. This freedom granted by the Jews
demonstrates their comprehension that not everyone believes the
same things …
Kevin Kim, St. Monica Catholic High School
Marc Nuno and Siobhan O’Neill, Instructors
K evin’s fictional account deals with the experience of a young boy
named Ephraim, on his first trip to Israel. Passover is coming soon,
and Ephraim and his mother spend their first full day in Israel in the
shuk (marketplace), shopping for the seder meal. A wrong turn down
an alleyway brings Ephraim face to face with a symbol which had
appeared to him, blurred, in a dream:
That shape was the Star of David. As she led Ephraim away, his mother
instructed him, “You should always take pride in it, Ephraim. Always.”
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16. Caselyn Larino, Pomona Catholic High School
Allicen Naal, Instructor
(excerpt)
T he people of Israel, also called the Jewish people, trace their origins
to Abraham, who established the belief that there is only one God,
the Creator of the universe. Abraham, his son Isaac and grandson Jacob
are referred to as patriarchs of the Israelites. All three Patriarchs lived in
the Land of Canaan, which came to be known as the Land of Israel. The
name Israel derives from the name given to Jacob.
The people of modern day Israel share the same language and
culture, shaped by their Jewish heritage and religion, and based
through generations starting with the founding father Abraham.
Jews have had a continuous presence in the Land of Israel for the past
3,300 years. Jews have striven continuously to reestablish their bond
with the Land of Israel, although foes of the Jewish people did their
best to obliterate the Jewish connection with the Land.
After thousands of years of exile, the Jewish people have returned
to their land.
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18. First Prize Poetry
Israel of Light
Rouel Soberano, Bishop Montgomery High School
Bernadette St James, Instructor
An ancient land rises in the east …
As the sun sets the mountains cast shadows
Enveloping the land in darkness …
But the sun always rises
And through the darkest of the dark
Light always prevails …
A sacred land shines in the east …
A city upon the hill
Upon which hope and freedom radiate
Like the warm rays of the benevolent sun …
In this land, people walk hand in hand
Basking in the freedom gained through hard years
Of fighting and conflict
Of suffering and death
Of pain and misery …
But also of hope and light
For a better future
As the shining land
Rises like a beacon out of the darkness …
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19. A homeland stands in the east …
Standing united as God’s people
Standing united as people hoping for peace
Standing united as one human race …
In this sacred land of promise and hope
Of diversity and freedom
Of light out of darkness,
I promise to let the sun in,
Never ceasing to fight the good fight
Defending what is right
Protecting the very right
Of people to live and learn,
Never ceasing to always seek truth
And serve with honor …
As Israel rises in the East
As people live in freedom,
As the sacred land retains its promise,
As devotion and love for freedom hold true,
Israel shall never fall
And shall always be
Jerusalem of Gold,
Shining as a beacon of hope
In a dark land.
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20. First Prize Poetry
Figment of My Imagination
Angeli Aguas, St. Joseph High School
Cynthia Madsen, Instructor
Middle, meaning in between.
The Middle East which is located in between it all.
Caught in a trap were there is nowhere to fall.
This place is no longer a figment of my imagination
for I have a bit more of an interpretation.
I can now make the educated guess that none the less, they’re people.
Yet the difference being a majority wake up from a good night’s rest in fear
that they may shed a tear because of the loss of a loved one
brought to them by a gun.
To dare and think that bombs and combustion is their human consumption.
It’s a bit of a mind tease to think that at such a young age
you’re entitled to serve your country.
The same year they blow out their 18 candles they are handed 18 rifles or
something of the sort.
Yes, that may be an exaggeration but none the less they take pride in their home
No questions asked, they know their history.
I’ve went from a fabricated image of turbans, dirt roads and heat that you
couldn’t beat.
To fashion sense, stop lights, and a cool breeze that doesn’t seize.
Hearing the fictitious stories almost makes me want to
fall on the ground.
But now I seem to have found a bit more.
Over the course of 60 years they’ve been through it all.
In combat for peace and justice; their hearts are restless.
Seeking nothing but serenity;
Through dedication they have built a democracy.
I’ve went from a fabricated image of turbans, dirt roads, and heat that you
couldn’t beat
to fashion sense, stop lights, and a cool breeze that doesn’t seize.
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21. Second Prize Poetry
Israel
Patrick Villar, Chaminade High School
Kristina Ortega, Instructor
O Israel,
land of democracy and home to all,
I see the sea of diverse faces standing proudly, tall.
A country with a historical past,
rich with stories of triumph and hardships of man,
I listen to your tales told by the faces of your people, Israel.
Through your people’s glittering eyes,
Reflecting rays of hope and light,
I see Zion forever grounded, shining so bright.
A free nation given to the Jews,
Rekindling hope in times of trial,
I watch your people standing united as one, Israel.
Amidst periods of darkness,
Tested by the fires of war and persecution,
your people have looked towards this solution.
A land free from genocide, endless death, and racism,
I see people free in the fields of Zion, Israel.
Fleeing from the pyramids and Auschwitz,
lands of death and oppression,
I see you now grinning with a proud expression.
Whether reform, conservative or orthodox,
your people united for survival, Israel.
Fighting for peace and democracy,
advocates and allies of all who cherish justice,
I can see your risen, waving flag, O Israel.
A democracy run by a cabinet,
Seeking to provide help for all,
I see your courts, Israel.
Stand forever proud and tall O Israel,
a holy land of an ancient past,
I hear the joyous singing of your people.
A country for all to know,
Devoted to justice and peace,
Israel, Israel
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22. Third Prize Poetry
Danielle Fischer, Notre Dame High School
Cindy Lee-Moon, Instructor
The earth has a face but a map is no mirror.
A speck on a map tells no stories.
When character overtakes statistics
It breathes life into history’s rigid words.
Characters.
A country of thoroughly united individuals,
The same core, but unique.
Normal.
Roots run deep
Follow the vein from fingertips to the heart
Trace up through mother’s blood,
In dust and stone and paper.
People flung like specks of ink
In streaks across the globe’s broad canvas
Banished too many times over
Some blended, watered down,
Some erased.
So the paper scarred, vowed never to forget.
New upon old. Remember.
Fear of the bleach, fear of dilution
Hope for a true physical presence
Hope to be worthy of the word of God;
Written to be sometimes close, sometimes distant,
Tattooed into the land, their history just the same.
Need of a common place to bleed to, to bleed for.
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23. It’s remarkable, really.
A land so new, to skip the mistakes
Skip the social evolution,
The given violence that stained, mottling the history of other countries.
To be new, aware, intelligent
born into democracy
born into equality
welcoming immigration
and to still have culture.
Culture deep enough to compose a country.
Thousands of years in ink
to define, unite, defend.
New upon old. Remarkable.
Progressive, true, but others set it back a stage.
Back to when all ink was splayed, bleeding everywhere
People grabbing for space
no matter who belonged before.
Surrounded by woe-wishers
Yet wanting nothing more than peace
Despite the necessity to fight,
The willingness to fight
To prevent a fatal miss-stroke of the pen
One failure and home is physically lost.
So much at stake, but so much dignity
to value the life of the attacker
Knowing their face is the mirror.
Look for the humanity, at the person
Hope that they will do the same.
New upon old. Israel.
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24. Honorable Mention Poetry
Adelle Barte, Louisville High School
Mary Wilson, Instructor
Jewish Roots
Do you know who I am?
I live a life,
Of long ancestry.
From the time of Abraham
And the promise of a land …
Light the path ..
The path to believe and hope for the people,
God’s people,
The Holy people of Israel,
The Holy Land,
My Holy Jewish brothers and sisters
Ramin Sobati, Louisville High School
Kristina Ortega, Instructor
The Little Nation That Could
What a great man Herzl was …
In 1903, there was a large immigration
From Europe to Israel, which started a foundation …
In 1948, the Jews rejoiced and gained Independence
At the ceremony, every Jew in attendance
The Jews are fighting for their own good
To preserve the little nation that could
Sharlena Singleton, Pomona Catholic High School
Allicen Naal, Instructor
There are different places in Israel,
Lots of faces there be
The lowest point is a salty place
Called the Dead Sea
Safe from persecution,
It is a homeland for the Jews …
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25. Dina Nichols, Notre Dame High School
Cindy Lee-Moon, Instructor
A Land and a People Connected
Canaan
God’s covenant
A place in history
Never forgotten
Diaspora
Jews away from the homeland
Yet still connected
By a common faith, culture, history
Some long to come back
A Declaration of Independence
A dream becomes a reality, Israel is proclaimed a state
Prayers are answered
A new beginning
To flourish
To thrive
To remember
Matthew De La Peza, St Francis High School
Mark Fredette, Instructor
A Boy’s Hometown
Mom and Dad yelling at each other,
He storms out the door and runs to the beach.
Drops of sorrow down his face
Longing to see the face of his brother.
The sparkling ocean whispers in his ears,
“I am your home. I am truly yours.”
He closes his eyes and sees his sibling
On the battlefield.
Suddenly an explosion
Causes the water to start rippling.
As his mind races, he hears a voice full with pride.
Herzl speaks to him with reassurance,
“Have confidence, boy. We are strong…”
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26. Nashaw Jafari, Bishop Montgomery High School
John Fitzimons, Instructor
Look over there my children,
Do you see that orchid?
It overflows this garden with its luscious scent
And gathers people from around the world
To wonder at its beauty.
This orchid shares the gifts it receives from God
Do not worry my children,
God’s grace will never run out
My children look at Jerusalem
Jennifer Van Trieste, Louisville High School
Josh Wilson, Instructor
Many Faces, One Shore
From afar, it’s all one color –
A violet, stormy shade of jade.
Each stone does not mesh with its brother:
One solid mass, one small country.
When pushed against by harsh untruths,
They pushed forward to their old home.
This red rock here lost all in youth
But found everything on this shore.
This smooth, black rock – typical friend –
Is just a girl like me. These pains
This teen could never comprehend …
This green does not share their beliefs,
But he is home as neighbor still.
He can still share in the stones’ grief,
Because he is still a stone as well.
These stones carry many faces,
Tell many stories of their hopes.
But they exist – one – a jade place;
One people come from many shores.
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27. Steven Holtzen,
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Claude LeBlanc, Instructor
Expressions
Gems,
Shining bright, nature’s treasure.
Ruby, blood shed in Israel,
Blood shed in Israel’s name …
A face of Israel
Blanketed in misery.
Emerald,
Rolling hills and lands of honey,
Emerald fields stretched endlessly …
Lands bestowed upon them
by the Lord
Survival
Gems, wrought in the bellows of the earth,
Survive, enduring pressure,
Reforming.
To live on,
And be reformed.
Into a gem,
Wrought in the Lord’s guiding hands,
The craftsman,
To form a gem of countless faces
And matchless beauty.
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28. Audrey Stanford, St. Joseph High School
Cynthia Madsen, Instructor
Israel, Israel, Israel
Animals roam where the people of old proudly stood
Standing like ghosts on an open prairie
The griffon vulture flies free calling to the people below ..
Barely audible on the open wind …
This time not speaking of the past
But of the future …
Israel, Israel, Israel
Old ones with memories as countless as the stars
Glance wearily at the past
Placing their withering hands
On the shoulders of the youth
Youth glance up in a hasty rush
Latching on to the dreams of the children …
All together yelling
Israel, Israel, Israel
All together saying, crying, hoping, and wishing
Israel, Israel, Israel
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29. Selene Smith, Marymount High School
Rita Morgan, Instructor
Israel, beautiful, cultural, unique, diverse …
But on the news, all we see?
Terror, fear, combat, difficulty
Our ignorance should be banned.
Did we never connect the dots?
Israel: an insignificant news story?
We should think not!
Rich in achievements,
But also in normalcy …
Israelis are more similar to Americans
Than most of us seem to believe
Democratic government and
Religious freedom. Please note:
A wide variety of people,
All with the right to vote.
Never again will israel be an apathetic subject
To Americans today,
Because we know it’s so much more
Than what the news anchor will say.
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31. First Prize Art Contest
The Many Faces of Israel
Leanne Villarivera, Notre Dame High School
Cindy Lee-Moon, Instructor
I decided to show what I have learned about Israel in the form of artwork.
Each letter that spells out Israel has a picture symbolizing a special
meaning that I thought was significant.
The “I” represents the integration of American customs. People from
Israel are thought to be total strangers to most Americans, but they are
just like many of us. Israel has combined many American traditions into
their lifestyles. The many faces of Israel listen to the same type of music as
us and watch movies and shows that are shown in Israel as well. The two
hands illustrate the combination of America and Israel.
The “S” stands for shalom. Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace. Israel
is know for having a lot of violence. I have learned that the many faces of
Israel are in desperate need of peace in their society. The wars have
impacted the many faces of Israel.
The “R” portrays religion and culture. I have learned that Judaism is not
only a major religion in Israel, but can also be a culture. The many faces
of Israel seek Judaism. I have learned that Judaism is a lifestyle to the many
faces of Israel. The people sacrifice time in order to worship and I greatly
admire that.
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32. Leanne Villarivera, continued
The “A” depicts agonizing pain. The many faces of Israel have been
through a large number of unfortunate events. Many lives, homes and
valuable possessions were lost in the wars, bombings, shootings and
horrifying killings. This picture illustrates a young girl expressing her
excruciating pain. This symbolizes that the impact of the war and all the
killings affect a majority of the many faces of Israel. This single face is just
one in a million of all the others who have suffered large amounts of
anguish and pain.
The “E” stands for equality. The many faces of Israel are very diverse.
Many faces of different cultures live in Israel. All the people there are given
the gift of equality. Every single face of Israel is treated like any other
individual. I just wish the rest of the world had this special gift. My
illustration for equality is the world and people standing around it while
holding hands. This shows that the many faces of Israel stand, hand-in-
hand. They get along and have not too many racial problems, compared
to other places.
The “L” demonstrates lives at risk. I have learned that living in Israel
means risking your life every day. The many faces of Israel have been
involved in numerous life-threatening incidents, such as suicide bombings.
My painting depicts a suicide bombing. The many faces of Israel are at risk
and do not even know it. Since Israel is such a small area, the death of one
Israeli can affect many people since everyone seems to know each other.
Learning about Israel has taught me to have a greater respect for the
many faces of Israel. This experience in being able to learn has opened my
eyes to the fabulous faces and lifestyles of Israel. I have learned that the
many faces of Israel are what makes this country so unique.
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33. Second Prize Art Contest
Becky Calvo, Louisville High School
Mary Wilson, Instructor
T he photo above is a picture I made representing the “Many Faces of
Israel.” On the face is a picture of The Dome of the Rock, The Western
Wall, a map of Israel, and the Israeli flag. I thought it would be best to
represent how culture can be weaved into the heart of others.
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34. Third Prize Art Contest
Abel Regalado, Bishop Alemany High School
Mary Killmond, Instructor
I n my collage for “The Many Faces of Israel” I have included many pictures
that vary in meaning. I have pictures of life in Israel, basically what occurs
there and how life is lived out. I felt that in order to get a better
understanding of Israel’s day to day life, I would have to search for themes
that represented the many characteristics of Israel. I wanted to reveal
these different ‘faces’ of Israel through photographs and symbols. You
have the faces of the sad and depressed, or even dead. You also have the
faces of the happiest children you will ever see. I added both of these
different perspectives so that one might look at this and realize that Israel
is a country like our own. With people and children who laugh and cry
just as we do. I also added the different scenery in Israel: From the
sculptures and the buildings, to the historical sites and the beautiful
pictures that capture the great beauty of the land of Israel. I added
pictures of the military and consequences of war. Children being exposed
to violence at so young of an age, armed with guns and smoking
cigarettes. It is hard to believe that a country with so much beauty and
with people just like ourselves could have suffered so much violence and
death over the years.
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35. We humbly thank all of the inspiring educators and outstanding
Catholic secondary schools who have partnered with us in building bridges
between our communities and sharing the miracle of Israel with over
10,000 students in Los Angeles, Orange County, Fresno and Bakersfield.
TEACHER SCHOOL
Victor Arenas Bishop Amat Memorial High School
Joe Banfield St. Anthony High School
Maggie Bove-LaMonica Verbum Dei High School
Michele Butorac St. Matthias High School
Eric Cadena Chaminade High School
Cindy Campbell San Joaquin Memorial High School
Jennifer Campbell Bishop Amat High School
Edward Clark Damien High School
John Collins Pomona Catholic High School
Kathleen DeSantis San Joaquin Memorial High School
Roger DeSilva Notre Dame High School
Jeanine DiCesaris-Kraybill Pomona Catholic High School
John Fitzsimons Bishop Montgomery High School
Mark Fredette St. Francis High School
Margaret Govero St. Bernard Catholic High School
Brian Grisin Villanova Preparatory School
Holly Haynes Mater Dei High School
Shane Johnson Villanova Preparatory School
Mary Killmond Bishop Alemany High School
April Kramer Chaminade High School
Claude LeBlanc Don Bosco Technical Institute
Cindy Lee - Moon Notre Dame High School
Maureen Linehan Ramona Convent Secondary School
Cynthia Madsen St. Joseph High School
Mary Marsella Garces Memorial High School
Sonya Mercado St. Bonaventure High School
Rita Morgan Marymount High School
Denis Munoz St. Bernard Catholic High School
Allicen Naal Pomona Catholic High School
Fatima Nicdao Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School
Marc Nuno St. Monica Catholic High School
Siobhan O'Neill St. Monica Catholic High School
Kristina Ortega Chaminade High School
Jason Parrot St. Bernard Catholic High School
Elisa Perez Ramona Convent Secondary School
Linda Petrich St. Joseph High School
Michelle Purghart Holy Family High School College Preparatory
Tomas Renna Bishop Montgomery High School
Susan Rizo Garces Memorial High School
Stephen Schumacher Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Mike Sifter Alverno High School
Bernadette St. James Bishop Montgomery High School
Joe Swoboda Servite High School
Melea Walden Jserra Catholic High School
Chris Weir Servite High School
Josh Wilson Louisville High School
Mary Wilson Louisville High School
Theresa Yugar Sacred Heart High School
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36. Dr. Daniel Lieber, Chair
Elaine Albert, Director
Rabbi Hal Greenwald, Assistant Director
Dr. David Ackerman, Educational Coordinator
Advisory Council
Michael Altman, Malka Blitz, Julie Bram, Gary Cypres, Steven H. Feder,
Irwin S. Field, Cliff Goldstein, Abner Goldstine, Dennis A.Gura,
Stanley Kandel, Leslie Kessler, Sharon Krischer, Linda Mayman,
Marla Rosen, Faith Schames,Terri Smooke, Karl Sussman
Action Group
Dr. Parviz Afshani, Marc L. Benezra, Stuart Bernstein, Prof. Gerald Bubis,
Susie Chodakiewitz, Avi Davis, Deborah Kattler Kupetz, Ernest Z. Klein,
Paul Kujawsky, Dr.Ariel Malamud, Jo Ann Oster, Dr. Irwin Reich, Nathan D.Wirtschafter
Jewish Community Relations Committee
Terri Smooke and Glenn Sonnenberg, Co-Chairs
Marc Carrel, Vice Chair
Andrew Cushnir, Executive Director
The Jewish Federation
Stanley P. Gold, Chairman of the Board
Richard V. Sandler, Vice Chairman
Bettina Kurowski, General Campaign Chair
John R. Fishel, President
The Holy Land Democracy Project is a joint project of
The Jewish Federation, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
the Diocese of Orange and the Diocese of Fresno.
www.JewishLA.org
Exhibit photography generously contributed by Orly Halevy