Monthly Archives: July 2015

Chicken and eggs were here first

Archeologists excavating in the southern Judean plain have found that chicken and eggs, were raised and consumed in the town of Maresha, around 300 BCE, well before any other antiquity sites. Once the Romans reached Maresha, chickens became a culinary … Continue reading

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1500-year-old Torah scroll deciphered

45 years ago a burnt remnant of a Torah scroll was discovered in a ruined synagogue in Ein Gedi (near the Dead Sea). Carbon dating places the scroll as from the 5th century CE. Latest CT-scan technology has identified the … Continue reading

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Did farming start in Israel?

Researchers from Tel Aviv University, Harvard University, Bar-Ilan University, and Haifa University have concluded that plant cultivation may have started in the Galilee some 23,000 years ago. Ohalo II, 9km south of Tiberias is the earliest example of small-scale cultivation … Continue reading

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Birthright dedicates ancient synagogue to Max

Taglit-Birthright Israel has dedicated the partially restored ruins of 1,800-year-old synagogue in Arbel National Park in memory of fallen soldier Max Steinberg. Birthright participants celebrating an event will have meaningful experiences, while honoring someone just like them. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Center-Field-The-Zen-of-Birthright-Launching-your-own-Jewish-journey-408991

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Excavating Bible mosaics

Latest news about the exciting discoveries at the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq in the Galilee. One mosaic is of Samson and another may depict Alexander the Great. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2015/07/19/unique-mosaics-found-in-ancient-israeli-synagogue-include-alexander-the-great-and-samson/ http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/150717-mosaics-synagogue-israel-magness-discovery-archaeology/ http://huqoqexcavationproject.org/

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Bringing cheer to the brave

Every morning, IDF volunteer Ritasue Charlestein takes her guitar and drives to one of Israel’s hospitals, wherever there are wounded or sick soldiers. She sings to them and tells them how much we all love and appreciate them. Her message … Continue reading

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Mariah Carey to perform in Israel in August

Mariah Carey, one of the best-selling pop artists of all time, announced that she will perform in Rishon LeZion’s Live Park on August 18. Mariah Carey made her first-ever visit to Israel last month. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4682246,00.html And (TY Michelle) http://www.timesofisrael.com/mariah-carey-to-perform-in-israel-on-august-18/

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Three windsurfing gold medalists

At the RS:X Youth World Windsurfing Championships in Gdynia Poland, 15-year-old Israeli Nov Drihan won a double gold – in the RS:X U17 and RS:X Youth Women categories. Israel’s Yoav Omer, won the RS:X Youth Men category while Israel’s Kfir … Continue reading

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Top things to do in Israel this summer

There are still plenty of events and tours to enjoy in Israel during the summer holidays. http://www.israel21c.org/headlines/13-top-free-summer-events-in-israel/ For example, visit some of the new and updated sites in Beer Sheva (TY Sharon – the Real Jerusalem Streets).

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The Spirit of Entebbe

Visitors to a new exhibit on Operation Entebbe, at the Yitzhak Rabin Center in Tel Aviv, will be able to view photographs, documents and items from the daring hostage rescue that until now were shut away in the halls of … Continue reading

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