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Dear Readers The country will be celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday this April. We are fortunate to have a homeland, a place to feel a sense of belonging. Our small nation has thrived in many arenas over these 70 years, from being labeled the “Startup Nation” to having one of the world’s strongest armies. Aliyah has changed as well. New olim have the ability to smoothly integrate into society while enjoying many benefits. The city of Modiin has come a long way in its 22 years and our residents have had a major hand in shaping the city. In this issue, we hear from our city officials and residents about their contributions to the city. Deputy Mayor Ilan Ben Saadon discusses his work with the city’s youth and the city’s “transportation revolution” (page 32). Alex Weinreb describes the nature and heritage sites that have been preserved for nature hikes in our city (page 14). Cherie Albucher shares how the ABC Group was founded – an English-speaking networking group to assist small business owners navigate the Israeli system (page 24). Miriam Landa shares her experiences of surviving the Holocaust and her journey of making aliyah to Modiin at the age of 84 (page 38). Take a moment this season to reflect on our nation’s history. Wishing everyone a Chag Sameach! Rachel & Caryn

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 6 An Unlikely Prayer for Redemption 8 Place2Heal 12 Is Your Water Clean Enough? 14 Real Estate in Modiin - Nature, Heritage and Community Life! 16 An Aliyah Story: The Brechers 18 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 20 Behind the Business: Dror’s Tires 24 Always Be Connected 28 Beginner’s Guide to Kupat Gemel Lehashka’a 32 Meet Council Member Ilan Ben Saadon 36 Enduring Power of Attorney 38 Not Only a Survivor 43 Spring Clean Your Diet Recipe 46 Candle lighting

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An Unlikely Prayer for Redemption By: Rabbi Dr. Darrell Ginsberg There is at small tefilla recited after the Barech section of the Seder, at the time we pour the fourth cup of wine, that is quite perplexing: “Pour out Your wrath [shefoch chamatecha] upon the nations that do not acknowledge You….” The tefilla seems quite “aggressive.” Why recite it? Ritva references a debate in the Talmud Yerushalmi about the four cups of wine. One opinion refers to the four cups as cups of puraniyot, where God will “pour” His wrath upon those who do not recognize His existence. In fact, he goes so far as to say that the essence of our redemption is the destruction of the “horn of their kingship,” and we ask God to begin the process now. What idea is being conveyed here? The Talmud Yerushalmi referred to by Ritva (Pesachim 10:1) offers numerous other opinions. The most famous references the four different words associated with the redemption of the Jews from Egypt (vehotzeiti, etc.). Another one focuses on the four references of the kos Paro, noted in the dream of the

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The relationship between the cup of wine used by Pharaoh seems difficult to comprehend. It could be there is another critical concept of how the geula emerged. As we know, the successful interpretation of the dream of the sar mashkim was the first step to granting Yosef an audience in front of Pharaoh. We also see Yosef’s emergence as viceroy was of supreme importance in his future ability to bring together his brothers and father, leading to the complete Jewish nation. The seeds of the future redemption were planted at a time and place one would think completely insignificant. The detail that Yosef targeted in the dream, the kos Paro, was one that was pivotal in bringing about the needed chain of events. We see a well-known concept here, the idea that we should not think that shock and awe is the exclusive manifestation of God’s divine plan. The minute details, in many instances, serve as the initiators of the overall process. Returning to Ritva, the pivotal part of the geula is the future destruction of the kings who challenge God. Obviously, denial of God by those who are evil cannot be tolerated in the state of geula. However, having leaders who deny God is a chillul Hashem. As Jews, we are given the task of always being involved in sanctifying God through our actions. When we live in line with the system God gave to us, we have the opportunity to be mekadesh Hashem. At the same time, we do need God’s intervention at some point to help in overcoming those who won’t be “won over.” At the time of the geula, God will ensure that the desecration of His name will no longer exist. In other words, the geula cannot come into being alongside chillul Hashem, and this idea must be present during the seder night – thus, the four cups. The coming together of the Jewish people, families and friends, on the seder night, where we are intimately involved in the retelling of the great miracles and wonders afforded by God to our ancestors, is one of the strongest acts of kiddush Hashem that exists. It is a public declaration of our recognition of God, of His unique relationship with the Jewish people, and of how geula is the state we all yearn for. At the pinnacle of this process of kiddush Hashem, we now turn to God to ask Him to destroy those who perpetrate chillul Hashem, a most noble and necessary tefilla at this juncture. May we merit to see the geula, bimheira beyameinu. Rabbi Dr. Darrell Ginsberg is Rosh Yeshiva of Migdal HaTorah and Director of Amudim, both gap-year programs located in Modiin. He lives in Modiin with his wife, Yael, and four children. He can be reached at rabbiginsberg@migdalhatorah.org. 7

Place2Heal By: Judy Bogen

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on patient centered care and improving the patient experience in outpatient care in Israel’s hospitals. Some healthcare facilities in Israel are privileged to receive donations and build state-of-theart health centers. But there are many others who do not have this advantage. I spent over a year researching the concept of Evidence Based Design and how our surroundings can directly affect our stress levels and need for pain medication – among other things. I want to provide patients with the support they need while struggling with a challenging illness. This support does not necessarily have to be in the physical environment, but can also come in the form of alternative therapies, emotional support for patients and their families, and understanding the difficulties involved in how they cope on a day-to-day basis. For our pilot project, we are excited to be working together with the Kaplan Medical Center in Rechovot. With the use of color, lighting, acoustics, textiles, furniture and nature, we are taking the existing space in the Oncology Day Care Unit and transforming it into the optimum healing environment that the patients so richly deserve. I have spent time there talking with the patients and really listening to what they have to say. They have Continued on page 10

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Is Your Water Clean Enough? By: Ashley Coleman

Drinking Water: We get a lot of calls from people complaining about the taste of the water they are drinking from the faucet and they ask us if anything can be done about it. Living in a country with a hot climate, we drink a lot of water most of the year and we try to educate our children to do the same. Although the water from faucets is not dangerous, there are undesirable quantities of chlorine, bacteria, cysts and unwanted tastes and odors. Those of us who like good-tasting water tend to go straight for the bottleâ&#x20AC;Śbottled water, that is! We will sometimes buy dozens of bottles a month in order to provide drinking water for our family. Some of the bottles we buy in the supermarket contain natural mineral water, others are simply bottled filtered water that has gone through a cleansing process. It is worth checking on the bottle exactly where it came from and what method of purification it went through. One of the more popular methods of drinking water filtration is through the use of activated carbon cartridges. How does activated carbon filtration work? Activated carbon is often used to remove contaminants and impurities in our water. Carbon is probably the most absorbent material known to man, and it is uniquely efficient because of thousands of tiny pores that can absorb. The carbon is positively charged to attract negatively charged impurities such as chlorine, chemicals and volatile organic compounds. It also improves the bad tastes and odors in our water. Although there are several types of activated carbon filters available, the activated carbon powder block, a densely-packed cartridge is probably the most effective because it absorbs the largest quantity of contaminants and impurities in our water. These filter systems are installed under the kitchen sink and can either be installed in-line (directly connected to the cold water on the kitchen faucet) or can be connected to a separate filter tap that comes out of your countertop. Are your water appliances protected? This is also the time of the year that we get calls from clients telling us they have no or very little hot water from their boiler when turning on their electrical switch, and on occasions it even causes the electrical fuse to trip. Often these symptoms are as a result of the heating element burning out or being surrounded by large quantities of limescale. So, what is limescale? Without getting too technical, limescale in our water is caused by a high concentration of dissolved minerals, like calcium and 12

magnesium. When the water evaporates, it leaves behind calcium carbonate deposits. These limescale deposits build up on any surface that water is in contact with and can accumulate quickly. If we want to relate this to our homes, limescale gets into and accumulates in all our water related appliances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pipes, boilers, solar panels, washing machines, kettles and faucets. Over time, the accumulation causes a slowdown in performance, higher electricity consumption and in some cases malfunctioning of the appliance. What can be done about the situation? Ideally, we can protect our homes with a whole house filtration system. There are several systems available on the market, ranging in price and quality. A whole house filter is usually installed next to your water meter, so it filters all the water entering the house, both cold and hot. It is important to have a pre-filter cartridge to remove the sand, dirt and rust before it enters the house. These are the kind of particles that block our faucet aerators, washing machine inlet hoses and other narrow pipes in our home. In addition, and possibly more importantly, we need to deal with the limescale. Although there are several methods of water softening and limescale inhibitors, the recommended one is through the use of siliphos stones. What is Siliphos? It is a soluble mineral compound which acts as a sequestering agent which when added to water, has the ability or tendency to tie up and hold in solutions other minerals such as scale, the calcium and magnesium. These polyphosphates form bonds with the limescale causing the minerals to become more water soluble. Siliphos will successfully remove and prevent scale forming and accumulating in pipes. Siliphos ingredients are safe for human and animal consumption, are colorless and odorless. The ideal whole house filter system is a combination of both a pre-filter cartridge and siliphus stones, installed on the main inlet to the house next to the water meter. We at Ashley Coleman Plumbing and Water Filtration Services believe in long term cost effective solutions for all your plumbing needs. For more information on our high-quality filters, visit our website:acplumbing.co.il/service/water-filtration-systems, our Facebook page or call us on 052-8983396.

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Real Estate in Modiin – Nature, Heritage and Community Life! By: Alex Weinreb Some will say that I am not objective, and to be honest, they are right. From the day Nili and I arrived in Modiin 21 years ago, we fell in love with Modiin at first sight! We have accompanied its development from the beginning back in 1996. We know the city, we feel totally connected to every street, every corner, every park, every hidden virtue, every house and every neighborhood. We also know lots of fellow Modiin residents (I can testify that Modiin’s main strength is its quality population!).

There is no place like Modiin! Modiin is a green city (over 50% of the city’s area is designated to be “green”!). It is blessed with a comfortable climate that combines the coolness of Jerusalem and the warmth of the coastal area. It is located in the “middle of the road” between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, which is easily accessible, being close to main traffic arteries and Israel Railways. The special Modiin environment combined with its unique historical heritage and heavenly landscape which was in danger of total destruction, drew us from the very first day we arrived in Modiin to spearhead a residents’ movement to preserve and promote these unbelievable assets. As deputy mayor of Modiin, I was able to save, preserve and promote important nature and historical sites throughout the city. I also laid down the platform for preserving the city’s environment (“eichut hasviva”). Thanks to those successful efforts, today, many nature, landscape and heritage sites have been preserved and are an added value to apartment owners, such as the following sites throughout Modiin:

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Givat HaTitura: In the Prachim neighborhood, you can enjoy walking around this 600-dunam hill with more than 80 different plant species, walk in the footsteps of the 1948 Independence battles that were fought there, visit the actual sites where the Maccabees lived and thrived, and enjoy the unbelievable view. Therefore, apartments adjacent or overlooking the Titura and surrounding area are in high demand. Umm el-Omdan: This is in the Buchman (Shevatim) neighborhood situated at the corner of Reuven and Shivtei Yisrael Streets. It was in danger of having the Shivtei Yisrael road built over it thus destroying the site which most probably was Modiin of the Maccabees! Again, as a city resident and then as deputy mayor, I succeeded in preserving this site (164 apartments were cancelled due to this action). The site includes the most ancient synagogue ever built in Israel (sometime before the Hashmonean period). The site also includes a mikveh that dates to the Maccabean days. The thought of buying an apartment next to the place where the Maccabees lived, combined with the Buchman shopping centers, shuls and schools have contributed to the high demand for apartments in this area. Nachal Anava Park: This is the main urban park that has a lake with paddle boats, an amazing amphitheater for performances, hiking trails, playground facilities and more. It begins at the Azrieli Mall and continues west for about 11 kilometers. The Anava Park is situated next to the Avnei Chen (Kaizer) neighborhood, which is characterized mainly by a young population, with a vibrant religious community.The adjacent train station and Azrieli Mall together with the Anava Park have upgraded the neighborhood tremendously and created a high demand for apartments. It is not only the added value of the environment and heritage that make Modiin so attractive. This city is built according to “holistic” planning which takes into account the topography on one hand and the needs of the residents on the other hand in such a way that private life is integrated with the life of the community. The neighborhoods are built on hills that descend to the valleys, where public buildings, schools, parks, shopping centers and public services are concentrated. This allows for a quiet living space in a rural atmosphere, with easy accessibility to the commercial and leisure areas in most of the neighborhoods.

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With interest rates remaining low, many people are looking for alternatives to the regular savings options offered through banks. Toward the end of 2016, a new savings vehicle came onto the market in Israel, called Kupat Gemel LeHashka’a. It is in essence a mutual fund that is offered by either insurance companies or investment houses. The State of Israel is trying to encourage people to save money for their future, in particular for retirement. As such, a number of incentives have been built into this relatively new investment vehicle, giving it certain advantages over a number of other savings options in Israel. What are the advantages of a Kupat Gemel LeHashka’a? · Money is liquid and available to be withdrawn with no penalties at all times. · Flexibility in being able to save into a Kupat Gemel LeHashka’a either via a monthly deposit, lump sum payments or both. · As with all short-term to medium-term savings plans in Israel (other than a Keren Hishtalmut), there is capital gains tax (currently 25%) on the profits. The tax is only paid at the time of withdrawing funds. · One has the ability to either switch investment tracks within the same company, or move the money to another Kupat Gemel LeHashka’a fund in a different company without incurring a tax event. This allows the fund to maximize its compound interest without any extra fees or taxation, until the money is actually withdrawn from the fund. · Should one choose to keep the money in the fund beyond the age of 60, and then take the money as a monthly

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lump sum will be able to do so with reduced tax on the profits. · While the rate of interest is not guaranteed, similar investment tracks in other investment vehicles within the companies offering Kupot Gemel LeHashka’a have historically far outperformed the interest rates in regular savings accounts in banks. Though it is important to note that past performances do not guarantee future ones. Each company that offers a Kupat Gemel Lehashka’a offers various track options, from solid “safer” tracks with low or no exposure to stocks and shares, to those with higher exposure and many other options in between. What are the management fees? There are two types of management fees that can be taken by the insurance company or investment house: 1. From the money being deposited into the fund each month. 2. From the accumulation in the fund each year. While the maximum fees that can be taken are 4% from the deposits and 1.05% from the accumulation, in practice many funds offer much lower fees. The fees via the Kupat Gemel LeHashaka’a are usually lower than many other savings plans with similar returns on the market in Israel. Many of the insurance and investment companies are currently charging no fees on the deposit, and between 0.7% and 1% on the accumulation. Additional advantages to this savings vehicle are that there are no other fees. No fees for buying or selling, and no fees for moving to different tracks within the same company, or in moving to a different company altogether. As mentioned, this lack of fees on switching tracks and companies, allows the fund to continue to compound without extra fees being taken, which occur in some other savings products on the market in Israel. Can I take a loan against the funds I have in the Kupat Gemel LeHashka’a? Many of the companies providing a Kupat Gemel LeHashasha’a, will allow one to take a loan of up to 80% of the funds in the policy at preferential rates using the money in the fund as collateral against the loan. Often the interest rates on the loan offered by the companies are more competitive than those offered from the bank or other loan companies. What if I have U.S. citizenship? As a Kupat Gemel Lehashka’a is considered to be a provident/ mutual fund, those who hold U.S. citizenship, should consult with Continued on page 30

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attorney) that they agree to the content of the EPA, including the primary guidelines included therein. If the primary guidelines are deemed illegal, impossible to carry out or endanger the Appointer, the Appointee is permitted to disregard the instructions and may petition the court for instructions. The EPA comes into effect when the Appointer can no longer manage their affairs personally and this way he can rest assured that his assets, health and personal matters, are being taken care of by someone he fully trusts. Additionally, the Appointer is entitled to nominate third parties who are legally entitled to receive information from the Appointees, or decide that the General Custodian’s Office shall supervise the Appointee’s actions. This is to ensure that the Appointer’s instructions are faithfully and accurately being carried out. It is important to know that the EPA must be drawn up and signed before a lawyer who has received qualification from the Israeli Bar Association in this specific field and is certified to prepare, advise and supervise the execution of an EPA. The lawyer drawing up the EPA is prohibited from being appointed as the Appointee or other third party, in order to prevent future potential conflicts of interest. While drafting this document, the lawyer will normally discuss at length with the Appointer all issues regarding their financial, personal and health matters. This conversation is crucial to accurately reflect the Appointer’s wishes within the EPA. The possibilities are endless as the Appointer can appoint various people or combinations of people to make decisions in different matters. For instance, a person can appoint their spouse for medical issues, their accountant and one child jointly for financial issues and their siblings for receiving information. Once the EPA has been signed both by the Appointer and Appointee, the lawyer must deposit the EPA with the General Custodian’s Office and receive confirmation of such deposit. The EPA will only become legally effective when at least one of the conditions set out by the Appointer is materialized, such as a joint decision by the Appointer’s family doctor and the Appointee. To summarize, the EPA is an essential tool for anyone concerned with their future, who wishes to plan financial and medical matters on their own, with a clear state of mind, via empowering individuals who they trust. Adv. Amira Solow is a bilingual attorney and notary with over 13 years of experience in real estate and inheritance law in Israel. For additional information contact Adv. Amira Solow directly by email amira@solowlaw.co.il or phone 050-7435193.

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