DEAR FRIENDS,
Winter, 2023
David's Tower in the Old City of Jerusalem has always been a drawing point for tourists.
On June 1st the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum reopened following a $50 million renewal project that took 10 years in design and 3 years in construction.
Starting February, guided tours in English will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00.
Join a guided tour in English on an exciting journey through the new Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, spanning 4,000 years of Jerusalem’s rich history. In order to reserve your space, we recommend registration prior to your visit via the website: https://www.tod.org.il/en/event/daily-guided-tours-at-the-museum-in-english
*The 10:00 guided tour is included in the entrance ticket.
*Please note: the tours are intended for adults, and are not suitable for young children. For more information about bringing children call *2884
Entrance to the Museum is 50 NIS adults and 25 NIS for children. The Museum is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. There is free entrance for displaced residents from the South and North.
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It is indeed winter, although it doesn't start officially until December.
We've moved the clock back, so the days seem darker. We are in the middle of a war. I will not get into it because, to put it simply, I'm confused. Some of us are glued to the t.v. Others blithely ignore the whole situation. But when you are in need of information – you never know - you should get in touch with the Home Front Information Center. By phone you can reach them by dialing 104 or you can look at their website: www.oref.org.il/en for information in English.
It's a stressful time. As a public service we are offering advice (easy to do) for ways to deal with stress. Each recommendation is scientifically proven – scout's honor.
According to the American Institute of Stress (there really is such an institution) there are some quick ways to alleviate stress. Hearing an air-raid alert is a stressful event. With missiles reaching Ashdod from time to time we have to run (carefully) to our safe area. Between alerts there are things you can do to relieve that stressful feeling.
Read all about it here >>
And if none of this helps and what you need is to complain to a friend about how this situation drains your strength or if your friend says,"I'm tired" and you want to show how more tired you are here's an abbreviated list of creative ways to say "I'm tired."
IMPORTANT!
You will find vital and handy information for emergency situations at the following link.
It's a good idea to download it and keep it handy.
http://www.aaci.org.il/upimages/AACI-Emergency-Handbook.pdf
Municipal Activities Department: 08-8545841; 08-8545141;Beit Yad L'Banim: 08-8545833/4
You can also download the "Ashdodit" application for up-to-the-minute information.
We are now in a national emergency
If you don't know what to do you can call the the Home Front Command Information Center. They are available to answer your questions 24/7. Call 104 from any phone. Or get their phone application. Be aware of what to do in an emergency. “Pikud Haoref” provides information in English, French, Russian and other languages. Don’t be caught off guard. The more you know the less you’ll worry. They want to assist you.
❖ Information about Bituach Leumi for the elderly can be obtained in English at: 02-6463404 or in Hebrew at: 02-6463400. There will be someone to listen to you and advise.
❖ In times of stress: Call the Moked Ironi 106 from a landline or *10681 from a cellphone to report a problem or to get help with one. Someone will take your information and help you.
And here are more numbers to help you thanks to the AACI newsletter
- Emotional and psychological stress – Jewish Agency and Eran: Phone 320
- Magen David Adom needs universal blood donors: mdais.org/blood.donation
- Israel police: Phone 100
- National Fire and Rescue Authority: Phone 102
- Health care clinics:
- Maccabi – 3555>4 for English
- Meuhedet – 3833>3 for English
- Leumi – 507>2 for English
- Clalit – 2700>4 for English
- Information for U.S. citizens in Israel: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/situation
- English news: 24 News; LTV News; Ynet; Israel National News; The Jerusalem Post; The Times of Israel
- If you're waiting for a package from abroad: Israel Post: *2237
Are you a volunteer?
ESCA in the community
At the all-new “Bleeker Bakery” (former Arik and Sharon) at the Sea Mall
Info about your rights!
Senior citizen resident of Ashdod? You have benefits!
Good To Know!
TO LIFE!
CHAI means alive
And also the number 18. Everyone who donates DOUBLE CHAI (36 NIS) or more will be featured in our "To Life!" section. So give life to ESCA and enjoy it. Of course, anonymous gifts will also be appreciated. An idea for a present for one who has it all. Want to give more? 100 NIS makes you a CENTURY DONOR; 50 NIS a JUBILEE DONOR.
Thanks for the donations
NOTE: All donations to ESCA are used for mailing our newsletter and for basic refreshments at our events.