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Merle Guttmann, the good woman who founded ESRA

ESRA had two goals: to help immigrants integrate with fun activities and social connections, and also to provide a framework for volunteering

 Merle Guttmann on the cover of ‘ESRA Magazine.’
Merle Guttmann on the cover of ‘ESRA Magazine.’
(photo credit: COURTESY MERLE GUTTMANN)
ByPAMELA PELED
JULY 13, 2022 12:03
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