Israelis watching the skies just after sunset may see a fiery object just to the right of the setting sun. Dr. Igal Patel, chairman of the Israeli Astronomical Association, says it is the comet Panstarrs C/2011 L4. But Passover is … Continue reading →

A new Sefer Torah (Torah scroll) was dedicated at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on the first day of the Jewish month of Nissan. 200 thousand people from all continents (including 100 thousand soldiers) wrote letters in the scroll over … Continue reading →

The Christian organisation “Bridges for Peace” works through Israel’s social services network, soup kitchens and charities, as well as direct distribution to provide 70 tons of food each month to 28,000 poor, hungry people in 52 communities across Israel. http://www.winnipegjewishreview.com/article_detail.cfm?id=3357&sec=2&title=BRIDGES_FOR_PEACE_DISTRIBUTES_FOOD_TO_28,000_POOR_IN_ISRAEL

Kollel Chabad held a Bar Mitzvah celebration in Jerusalem for 111 boys who have lost either one or both of their parents. The event was planned originally for the 11th Nissan – the 111th birthday of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, … Continue reading →

Many Polish Jews were raised as Catholics and have only recently discovered their Jewish roots. 25 arrived in Israel this week for a special seminar organized by Shavei Israel, an organization that aims to strengthen the connection between descendants of … Continue reading →

In Times Square, New York, Nefesh b’Nefesh were busy answering questions from potential olim about jobs, education and accommodation in Israel. NbN wants to bring one million American Jews to the Jewish State in its next ten years. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/166251#.UUTOwDcX7KV