**File 23.07.2002** Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Firer , chairman and founder of the "Ezra LeMarpeh" Association since 1979. "Ezra Lemarpeh" is a non-profit organization, which provides assistance to the sick and needy. "Ezra Lemarpeh" has established a logistic layout, which includes dozens of ambulances, a special ICU for flying patients abroad, Home Care Network that cares for cancer stricken children and a Video-Conference System for international medical sessions. Firer is an ordained Rabbi. He holds an Honorary Ph.D. from the Bar-Ilan University in Israel. In 1997 Rabbi Firer received the "Israel Award" the most prestigious civilian award granted to persons who contribute to social life in Israel. In 2002, Rabbi Firer was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Weizmann Institute. Yossi Zamir

**FILE** Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Firer , chairman and founder of the "Ezra LeMarpeh" Association since 1979. "Ezra Lemarpeh" is a non-profit organization, which provides assistance to the sick and needy. "Ezra Lemarpeh" has established a logistic layout, which includes dozens of ambulances, a special ICU for flying patients abroad, Home Care Network that cares for cancer stricken children and a Video-Conference System for international medical sessions. Firer is an ordained Rabbi. He holds an Honorary Ph.D. from the Bar-Ilan University in Israel. In 1997 Rabbi Firer received the "Israel Award" the most prestigious civilian award granted to persons who contribute to social life in Israel. In 2002, Rabbi Firer was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Weizmann Institute. July 23, 2002. Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash90

**FILE2002** Portrait of knesset member Avraham Poraz. July 23, 2002. Photo by Flash90

**FILE2002** Portrait of knesset member Avraham Poraz. July 23, 2002. Photo by Flash90

**FILE2002** Israeli presiden Shimon Peres and former prime minister Ariel Sharon shake hands in the plenum room at the Knesset. July 23, 2002. Photo by Flash90.

**FILE2002** An ultra orthodox Jewish boy walks past a protest of the Shinui party. July 23, 2002. Photo by Flash90

**FILE2002** Supporters of the Shinui party protest with the head of the party Tommy Lapid against . July 23, 2002. Photo by Flash90