Tel Aviv Honors 105-Year-Old Resident
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An elderly man in Israel becomes one of its oldest citizens at the age of 105 years. Dr. Reichenstein was honored in Tel Aviv for his active involvement in the community over the many years. Our correspondents have more on the story.
A special birthday celebration in Tel Aviv, Israel for a remarkable man.
Dr. Friedrich Reichenstein is receiving special treatment for reaching the ripe old age of 105.
But it's not just his age that makes Freidrich a special person, also due to his active involvement in the life of his town Tel Aviv.
The city's mayor presents an award, recognizing his age and his contribution.
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Despite his age, Dr. Reichenstein leads a busy life.
Every morning he exercises and meditates.
Dr. Reichenstein has also recently finished writing a book which almost took 4 years to complete.
The book is about his life and contains original documents on key events.
[...]
One of Dr. Reichenstein's bad memories is the humiliation he experienced when he was sworn in as a lawyer in Germany in 1933.
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In 1935 he immigrated to Israel but did not practice law there.
Instead he established the first newspaper in the German language in Israel.
[...]
He was the publisher of the paper "Today's News" for about 30 years until it closed down.
Dr. Reichenstein's daughter remembers the time she spent with her father when she was young.
She now has grandchildren of her own.
[...]
There's a reason behind Dr. Reichenstein's longevity.
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[Dr. Friedrich Reichenstein]:
"I've always been curious... always active. I went swimming every day, and went to all the concerts. I always keep my optimism, I laugh, and I let others laugh too."
The publishing of Friedrich's book will be long-anticipated.
Reporter:Janet Zrian Photographer:David Bershadsky
NTD News, Tel Aviv, Israel
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An elderly man in Israel becomes one of its oldest citizens at the age of 105 years. Dr. Reichenstein was honored in Tel Aviv for his active involvement in the community over the many years. Our correspondents have more on the story.
A special birthday celebration in Tel Aviv, Israel for a remarkable man.
Dr. Friedrich Reichenstein is receiving special treatment for reaching the ripe old age of 105.
But it's not just his age that makes Freidrich a special person, also due to his active involvement in the life of his town Tel Aviv.
The city's mayor presents an award, recognizing his age and his contribution.
[...]
Despite his age, Dr. Reichenstein leads a busy life.
Every morning he exercises and meditates.
Dr. Reichenstein has also recently finished writing a book which almost took 4 years to complete.
The book is about his life and contains original documents on key events.
[...]
One of Dr. Reichenstein's bad memories is the humiliation he experienced when he was sworn in as a lawyer in Germany in 1933.
[...]
In 1935 he immigrated to Israel but did not practice law there.
Instead he established the first newspaper in the German language in Israel.
[...]
He was the publisher of the paper "Today's News" for about 30 years until it closed down.
Dr. Reichenstein's daughter remembers the time she spent with her father when she was young.
She now has grandchildren of her own.
[...]
There's a reason behind Dr. Reichenstein's longevity.
[...]
[Dr. Friedrich Reichenstein]:
"I've always been curious... always active. I went swimming every day, and went to all the concerts. I always keep my optimism, I laugh, and I let others laugh too."
The publishing of Friedrich's book will be long-anticipated.
Reporter:Janet Zrian Photographer:David Bershadsky
NTD News, Tel Aviv, Israel