Monthly Archives: October 2014

Another rescue via Entebbe

Posted on October 19, 2014

The Ugandan Jewish community of Abayudaya had no Arba Minim (4 species) with which to celebrate the festival of Sukkot.  So Melanie Lidman traversed facebook, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Entebbe airport and Kampala to bring a set donated by total strangers … Continue reading →

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President Rivlin’s “green” sukka

Posted on October 19, 2014

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin used the theme “Sukkot in the Environment” when he invited the public to join him in his Jerusalem sukka.  Visitors enjoyed activities and displays promoting recycling and reuse, green space, bio-gas from waste and sustainable construction. … Continue reading →

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Israel has the highest birth rate in the developed world

Posted on October 19, 2014

At the Jewish New Year 2014, Israel’s population has risen to 8,252,500.  Israel’s birth rate of 3 children per woman is the highest in the developed world.  (The international average is 1.7)  42% of the world’s 14.2 million Jews now … Continue reading →

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Returning lost property

Posted on October 19, 2014

Yarden Ben-Ezra was driving behind a Brink’s security truck in the Israeli city of Kiryat Ata when a sack containing 400,000 shekels fell out of the truck.  Ben-Ezra retrieved the bag and chased the truck until it finally stopped. The … Continue reading →

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“They will all come to Jerusalem”

Posted on October 19, 2014

Zechariah’s prophecy is coming to fruition.  Thousands of Christian supporters of Israel packed Jerusalem’s streets and the new Pais Arena to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. http://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-christians-voice-support-for-israel-in-jerusalem/#ixzz3GFsXnvwl

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10 dolphins visit Israeli coast

Posted on October 19, 2014

Tourists to the Jewish State during the festival of Tabernacles included a school of 10 dolphins that entertained the survey team from the Israel Marine Mammal Research & Assistance Center. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-Dolphins-swimming-off-of-Israels-Mediterranean-coast-378718

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The best bar in the Middle East

Posted on October 19, 2014

(Thanks to Hazel and Israel21c) Drinks International magazine listed Tel Aviv’s Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar as the best bar in Africa and the Middle East.  Outside of Israel, however, the choice must have been somewhat limited! http://www.israel21c.org/news/mideasts-best-bar-is-in-downtown-tel-aviv/

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The balloons go up and down

Posted on October 19, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) This year’s International Hot Air Balloon Festival began near Mount Gilboa in the Galilee and finished at Park Eshkol in the Negev, watched by over 10,000 spectators. 16 balloons traversed the country, including from the US, Austria, … Continue reading →

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The world’s largest vegan festival

Posted on October 19, 2014

Israel hosted on Monday what organizers say is the largest vegan festival in the world. Ramat Gan’s Vegan Fest 2014 featured workshops, lectures, panels, concerts, some 15,000 visitors and (of course) meat and dairy-free food.  Israel also has the largest … Continue reading →

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Israeli dance troupe wins Cyprus folklore festival

Posted on October 19, 2014

Hadera’s 26-member “Colors of Dance” troupe won first prize at the Ninth Mediterranean Folklore Festival in Larnaca, Cyprus.  12 countries competed in the five-day festival, including Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Egypt and Georgia. http://www.jpost.com/Metro/Victorious-Hadera-dance-troupe-returns-home-from-Cyprus-Folklore-Festival-378316

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