Monthly Archives: September 2014

Dream it. Do it

Posted on September 21, 2014

An inspiring New Year message from the students of Israel’s Technion.  In 14 languages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2vBAPg0YJk

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From tractor driver to Master’s degree

Posted on September 14, 2014

Mishael studied his Open University books on his tractor during rest breaks. After two years at Israel’s OU, raising a family of five and working, Mishael earned his OU degree and went on to complete his Master’s at Bar Ilan … Continue reading →

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Huge philanthropic donation for Israeli research

Posted on September 14, 2014

Ukrainian-born US billionaire Len Blavatnik is donating $20 million to Tel Aviv University. The donation will fund three new centers and two new funds at Tel Aviv University that will focus on promoting applied research. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-blavatnik-donates-20m-to-tel-aviv-university-1000969909

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Jerusalem of Gold

Posted on September 14, 2014

The City of David Foundation’s annual conference enabled the general public to experience some of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem in recent years.  A special portion of this year’s conference highlighted several never-before-seen golden artifacts. http://www.jns.org/latest-articles/2014/9/4/for-biblical-archaeology-a-golden-age-in-israel-and-dark-age-in-rest-of-middle-east#.VAuwuRbgVuY=

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Visiting the sick and supporting the fallen

Posted on September 14, 2014

One of my readers is a member of SOS Netivot – Israel.  The organization helps injured children and needy families in the South of Israel. Please support their vital work. http://sosnetivot.wordpress.com/about-us/

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Lebanese Muslim activist waves the Israeli flag

Posted on September 14, 2014

The speakers at the Stockholm pro-Israel rally on Aug 31 included Mostafa Geha, a Muslim Lebanese activist and writer, who co-founded the Lebanon Israel Peace Project.  He says peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon, like those between the biblical Kings … Continue reading →

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Flags of joy

Posted on September 14, 2014

(Thanks to Jacob Richman)  Israel has issued new postage stamps.  Three of them mark the upcoming festival of Simchat Torah (rejoicing of the Torah) by depicting flags waved during the celebrations. http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2014.html

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An Aliya video with a difference

Posted on September 14, 2014

(Thanks to Leonie) This could inspire many to come and study in Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLr44yi_8t8

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Beach Boys performance date

Posted on September 14, 2014

Legendary American rock and pop band The Beach Boys will perform at Tel Aviv’s Nokia Arena on November 29.  (Video below is from 1976.) http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4567072,00.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC2gZMNkyJo

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Coming Home

Posted on September 14, 2014

(Thanks to 12TribeFilms) The Maccabeats latest catchy song (with over 120,000 hits) has an important theme.  The visuals switch continually between scenes of Manhattan and Jerusalem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rvu8qHiEEM

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