Monthly Archives: December 2012

Welcoming the newcomer

Posted on December 16, 2012

Jerusalem Village makes connections between young immigrants and Jerusalem’s existing young adult communities. It organizes Shabbat dinners for 200 people, Hebrew-speaking activities centered on photography, urban gardening, cooking, and even training for the Jerusalem Marathon. http://www.timesofisrael.com/native-and-new-israelis-try-to-bridge-the-immigrant-gap/

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At risk teens make Hanukkiot from sand

Posted on December 16, 2012

A group of teenagers in the southern town of Yeruham have been making holders for Hanukkah candles out of the multicolored sands found in southern Israel. These have then been sold to a chain of convenience stores and to companies … Continue reading →

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Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia visits her childhood village

Posted on December 16, 2012

Nearly three decades after immigrating to Israel, Belaynesh Zevadia returned to her village in Ethiopia, this time as Israel’s ambassador. The local synagogue had been preserved, despite the fact that the village’s Jewish population had left long ago. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4316200,00.html

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Israeli, Gaza cancer patients become best friends

Posted on December 16, 2012

Tal Zilker, from Southern Israel has the same type of cancer as his friend Qsuy Imran, from Gaza. Both are 17 years old and patients at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center where they play together on their playstations. Please … Continue reading →

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Amazing comeback for Israeli rower

Posted on December 16, 2012

Three years after an accident on the Yarkon River left her on a respirator, Jasmine Feingold won the 2,000-meter event at the Israeli Rowing Championships and now is working towards competing in the 2016 Olympics. She recovered after spending a … Continue reading →

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A holiday of holidays

Posted on December 16, 2012

Haifa’s Holiday of Holidays Festival is open to the wide public, free of charge – an event that appeals and attracts both Jewish and Arab population. Highlights include art exhibitions, a performance festival, a poetry festival, concerts, street performances, family … Continue reading →

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Stevie Wonder wouldn’t but Chaka Khan

Posted on December 16, 2012

The Friends of the IDF dinner was a great success with a superb Grammy from award-winning singer Chaka Khan. Over $11 million was raised and many tributes were given to (and by) Israel’s brave soldiers. http://www.israellycool.com/2012/12/09/stevie-wouldnt-but-chaka-khan/

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Israeli film wins in LA

Posted on December 16, 2012

“The Gatekeepers,” a film by Israeli director Dror Moreh, was named best documentary Sunday by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. The film is an exploration of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency, guided by all six living domestic intelligence chiefs. … Continue reading →

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Israeli-Ethiopian arts festival

Posted on December 16, 2012

The week-long Hullegeb festival in Jerusalem will consist of six performances of theater, dance and music, each bringing something different to the stage. The event will shine a spotlight on the contemporary Ethiopian artistic community, and how Israeli artists have … Continue reading →

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Terrorist victim regains sight

Posted on December 16, 2012

In November, Gaza terrorists fired an anti-tank missile at an IDF jeep, seriously wounding Sergeant Shimon Alankri. Doctors at Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva saved his sight and celebrated with Shimon last week when he managed to light Hanukkah candles. … Continue reading →

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