Monthly Archives: February 2015

The land of blue and white

Posted on February 22, 2015

The colors of the Israeli flag have been replicated in the recent weather of the Jewish State.  Blue skies earlier in the week turned into dense white clouds, precipitating rain into blue rivers and lakes.  And then white snow enveloped … Continue reading →

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Leading lost Jews to the Promised Land

Posted on February 22, 2015

A detailed profile of Michael Freund, founder of Shavei Israel – an organization dedicated to returning to Israel, people with a tradition that trace their ancestry to Jews exiled from the Jewish homeland.  http://tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/189072/becoming-moses https://tabletmag.creatavist.com/becoming-moses

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Adversity inspires entrepreneurship

Posted on February 22, 2015

(Thanks to Israel21c) It was a chance in a million that Tel Aviv married couple Michael and Jessica would both develop Type 1 diabetes after the birth of their first child. They used their “misfortune”, however, to help them found … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria terror victim weds woman who helped him recover

Posted on February 22, 2015

Daniel Fahima, was critically wounded in the Burgas, Bulgaria terror attack two years ago, which killed five other Israeli tourists. He has just married the woman who sat by his bedside while he was in the hospital, helping him get … Continue reading →

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Borrow the book at the bus stop

Posted on February 22, 2015

A reminder that Israel’s bus stop libraries are still operating and expanding – such as the new library at Emek Refayim in Jerusalem.  Borrowed books can be returned to any branch. https://jerusalembusstoplibrary.wordpress.com/  https://www.facebook.com/JerusalemBusStopLibrary

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Above and Beyond

Posted on February 22, 2015

“Above and Beyond”, screened at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, is the story of Israel’s Air Force.  Produced by Nancy Spielberg (sister of Steven), it tells of the miraculous events involving volunteers who risked their lives in order to … Continue reading →

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Night-surfing in the Med

Posted on February 22, 2015

(Thanks to SDM) About 40 Israeli surfers took part in a night-surfing competition in the Mediterranean Sea off Ashdod, southern Israel. Gil Beach is one of the best places to catch waves in Israel and Ashdod set up special lights … Continue reading →

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Raining chocolates in Tel Aviv

Posted on February 22, 2015

The 3-day Tel Aviv Chocolate Festival featured chocolate shwarmas and kebabs, to chocolate jewelry, sculptures, chocolate sushi-making and even a chocolate spa. 20,000 attended. http://www.israel21c.org/news/shokoland-chocolate-festival-returns-to-tel-aviv/

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Israeli glass on display

Posted on February 22, 2015

Tel Aviv’s Eretz Israel Museum is displaying the works of 62 Israeli glass artists.  They range from tiny and intimate objects to large sculptures, from wall hangings to floor and ceiling works, and from room-size installations to conceptual works. http://www.eretzmuseum.org.il/e/332/

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Seven species book wins international award

Posted on February 22, 2015

Chana Bracha Siegelbaum’s book “The Seven Fruits of the Land of Israel” has just received two prestigious Gourmand Awards for 2015.  Chana delves into the mystical and medicinal properties of Israel’s seven Biblical food crops, while also offering pages of … Continue reading →

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