Monthly Archives: September 2015

Aliya increased by 13% in 5775

Posted on September 15, 2015

Approximately 29,500 Jews moved to Israel in the Jewish Year 5775, an increase of 13% on the 26,000 who made Aliya the previous year. Jews arrived from 97 different countries including 7,350 from France (up 10%) and 6,900 from Ukraine … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Great Synagogue is 90 years old

Posted on September 15, 2015

It was a tremendous achievement to construct the magnificent Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv in 1925. For its 90th birthday present it received four new Torah scrolls. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/199880#.VfFBXvTn-YA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6-n9eWNfF4

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Feeding the poor at the New Year

Posted on September 15, 2015

Colel Chabad, Israel’s longest continuously running social services organization, is delivering tons of food for the New Year, to over 18,000 Israeli families, including 2,500 single-parent families. Each family will receive boxes of dry goods, vegetables and vouchers for chicken. … Continue reading →

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Help to solve Israel’s problems

Posted on September 15, 2015

This exciting website features the latest Israeli news, facts, solutions, and humor. It aims to help political and business leaders learn the good truth and the value of Israel, countering misinformation and protecting Israel’s reputation. It is working hard to … Continue reading →

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What do you want to be in 5776?

Posted on September 15, 2015

Jerusalem U asked some people on the streets of Jerusalem “What do you want to be in the New Year?” Here are their answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=30&v=qtSOchzleKY

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Israel advances to EuroBasket last 16

Posted on September 15, 2015

Israel’s national basketball team qualified on Wednesday for the final sixteen stage at the EuroBasket tournament for the first time since 2007, with a 75:73 victory over Poland. http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/sport/85164-150909-israel-beats-poland-to-advance-to-next-stage-in-european-basketball-championship

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Matisyahu “Jerusalem – if I forget you”

Posted on September 15, 2015

American Jewish rap singer Matisyahu returned to Israel for the Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival. He will also perform a show at the capital’s Sultan’s Pool on Oct 10. http://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-cant-get-enough-of-jerusalem/ http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Matisyahu-due-back-in-Israel-to-raise-giant-middle-finger-at-BDS-movement-415701

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World’s largest paint party

Posted on September 15, 2015

Hadera River Park was the venue for Israel’s hosting of the World’s Largest Paint Party. http://www.festicket.com/festival/life-color-big-bang-tour-israel-2015/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwnyR6TkWJQ  

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Masada from above

Posted on September 15, 2015

Great drone camera video showing the Judean desert fortress of Masada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t38sBuQ7pQ

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Israeli exhibit at USA institute

Posted on September 15, 2015

Israeli architect Zvi Hecker is opening a highly visual exhibition at the Southern California Institute of Architecture. http://archinect.com/schools/release/88/zvi-hecker-two-strips-exhibition-opens-october-9-sci-arc-gallery/136281113

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