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Focus on Telfedhat have Southern Africans“Wnot touched and developed?”asks Israel’s 6th State PresidentChaim Herzog, in his forward toTelfed’s 1992 publication ‘70 Years ofSouthern African Aliyah – A Story ofAchievement’. Heanswers: “Theyare agriculturalpioneers in theclassic kibbutzmode and pioneersin industry.They have givenIsrael excellentphysicians andveterinarians.”Not only arethey sportsmenSouthern Africans in Israel (SAII):A Story of Achievement and EnrichmentTelfed initiates an on-line archive of Southern Africans in Israel.President Herzogshaking hands withformer Telfed DirectorSam Levin.Recently in Israel, Eliot Osrin, doyen of the Cape TownJewish community and a recipient of the prestigiousYakir Telfed Award, met with Telfed Chairman, MaishIsaacson and Director Sidney Shapiro where a number ofissues pertaining to the various Trust Funds administeredby Telfed and the welfare of Southern Africans in Israelwere discussed.but “they influence others to engagein sports. They have enriched Israel bytheir concern with the arts, their splendidlyorganized volunteering, and theirinnovations in medical care. Virtuallyevery important aspect of Israeli lifehas benefited from them.”It’s Telfed’s belief that every SouthernAfrican that has settled in Israel has aremarkable history; a tale worth telling- from the young idealists who camein the days of the British Mandate,establishing kibbutzim under rigorousphysical conditionsto the wave afterwave of immigrantswho came, and inwhatever walk oflife, have enrichedthe State of Israel.For this reason, Telfed has initiated aproject to record data of all SouthernAfricans who immigrated to Israelprior to and after the founding of theState. The project’s convenor, formerTelfed Chairman Hertzel Katz, hasassembled a committee of well knownSouthern Africans in the communitywith the aim of creating an on-linedatabase of all Southern Africans whocame on aliya.See enclosed questionnaire and covering letter.Telfed’s Hot New Project!Southern Africans in Israel (SAII)A-Team - Online Archive Committeeback row (l-r): Ian Rogow, LaraGreenberg, Lindsay Talmud, AnnetteMilliner-Giladi, Merle Guttmann.front row: Sidney Shapiro, HertzelKatz, Maurice Ostroff.Committee members not appearingin photo: Meera Jacobson, MauriceRogev, Ralph Lanesman, MaishIsaacson (ex-officio).Meet theTelfed Staff4 5DirectorateSidney ShapiroTelfed Director. Coordinates all theactivities and services of Telfedtowards achieving its vision andfinancial objectives. Liaises betweenthe multifarious components oft h e o rg a n i z at i o n , e n s u r i n g aharmonious atmosphere for efficient and pleasantworking relationships. He is ultimately responsible forthe strategic planning of the organization, as well asdeveloping programmes and services for the benefit andwellbeing of the Southern African community in Israel.(09)7907 802 / sidney@telfed.org.ilNava LapidFinancial and Administrative Directorof Telfed. Responsible for allbookkeeping systems, relationshipswith banks, financial reports andannual financial statements, theannual budget and control of the budget, investments,legal matters, ensures the compliancy regulations withthe Israeli authorities, responsible for staff matters andfor office affairs. (09)7907 803 / nava@telfed.org.ilDorron KlineTelfed’s Deputy Direc tor and incharge of Telfed’s Aliya and Klitaservices; coordinates the activitiesof the Telfed Regional Committees;oversees Telfed’s activities withother immigrant organisations andis responsible for Telfed’s public relations and fundraisingactivities. (09)7907 818 / dorron@telfed.org.ilAliya and Klita DivisionLouise GevaTelfed’s social worker in chargeof professional counselling fornew and veteran Olim and theadministration of the Loans andAssistance Committee.(09)7907 821/Fax: 7907816/louise@telfed.org.ilSharonBernsteinAdministrative assistant to Director,Executive and Management committees;Employment advisor; Keren Telfeddonations; Front desk; Secretary -Media committee; Proofreader- Telfed magazine (09)7907 801 / sharon@telfed.org.ilSusan SharonAliya and Klita advisor for both preandpost-Aliyah; administrator ofthe “Endowments and ScholarshipsCommittee” and Telfed’s TrustFunds. (09)7907 804 / susan@telfed.org.ilYael Biram-MalachS o c i a l w o r k e r w h o h e a d s a n dcoordinates Telfed’s PRAS studentc o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e s c h o l a r s h i pp r o g r a m m e . ( 0 9 ) 7 9 0 7 8 1 9 /y a e l @ t e l f e d . o r g . i l ( S u n -T h u r s8 . 0 0 – 1 4 . 0 0 )Accounts DepartmentHelayneShedletzkyTelfed’s bookkeeper, responsible fordaily bookkeeping, preparationof receipts and bank deposits,journal entries/bank reconciliations, cheques to vendors andpreparation of trial balances and working papers for annualfinancial audit. (09)7907 820 / helayne@telfed.org.ilGerald WolmanResponsible for maintaining the booksof Keren Telfed, Isrentco and Telfed’smajor Trust Funds, and processingcredit card payments. (09)7907 207/ gerald@telfed.org.il (Sun-Thurs8:00–13:00)Michal MertenTelfed Magazine production andpayments, including subscriptionsand payments from advertisers;administrative assistant to Telfed’sFinancial Director and in charge ofTelfed’s database. (09)7907 808 /michal@telfed.org.il(Sun-Thurs 8:00-13:00)ISRENTCOPinchas Melchiormanages Telfed’s rental housingcompany “Isrentco” and administersits three buildings (containing 94apartments) in Tel Aviv and Ra’anana.(09)7907 806 / isrentco@telfed.org.il(Mon-Thurs 8:00-13:00)Shalom MenasheTelfed’s handyman - responsible forpainting, electrical and plumbing repairsto Telfed’s three buildings.Eli‘sTaxi Service• Experienced New Yorkcabbie•Native English-speaker•Serving the Sharon area•Passengers or parcels allover Israel•25 years of drivingexperience•Polite and reliable service•24 hours a day•Specializing in airportservice (includinggreeting arriving guests)•Only non-smoking, new,air-conditioned taxis•Advance reservationsavailable by mail or phoneEli:050-8697093elitaxi1@bezeqint.net