A reminder of some crucial historical facts, by Danny Ayalon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuBc_cbXo0

After dreaming that he played the lottery and won, an Israeli man in his mid-60s woke up and decided to purchase the first lottery ticket of his life. The grandfather of four bought an automated ticket and saw his dream … Continue reading →

The first 24-hour global Jewish news network has started broadcasting. It is intended to counter anti-Israel networks such as Al Jazeera, CNN and the BBC. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4124290,00.html

In a historic deal, the IDF and Chabad leaders have agreed that yeshiva graduates will forgo their “Torah as profession” tradition and return after a year’s study and another year’s emissary work, to perform full military service. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=1222

21,300 people immigrated to Israel during the Jewish year of 5771. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=239114&R=R5

The rally outside the UN building included a Palestinian Arab, born in Ramallah in 1971 – who loves Israel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_3_Y4tA-JI&feature=player_embedded

Tenders for the new Bus Rapid Transit System will specify the largest buses in the world, which will run every 5 minutes and link Ra’anana, Herzilya and Kfar Saba toTel Aviv. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000684960&fid=1725

Over 1,000 Finns demonstrated their support for Israel at a rally in Helsinki and called for Jerusalem to remain the undivided capital of the Jewish state. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=239020&R=R5