Monthly Archives: December 2015

My tzitzit saved my life

Posted on December 13, 2015

Yair Ben Ezra had no clean tzitzit (fringed garment) to wear and was reluctant to put on the new one that he bought for his sister’s wedding the next day. In the end he put on the new tzitzit, which … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jews moving to Israel in record numbers

Posted on December 13, 2015

Immigration to Israel, or aliyah, from Brazil has more than doubled in the past four years, from 191 in 2011 to over 400 so far this year. Recession and violence in Brazil are key reasons. But so is the better … Continue reading →

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Itzhak Perlman receives US Medal of Freedom

Posted on December 13, 2015

The famous violinist, 70-year-old Itzhak Perlman, is the fourth Israeli to be awarded the US Medal of Freedom – America’s highest civilian honor. The White House statement praised Perlman’s teaching of young musicians and his work on behalf of persons … Continue reading →

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The Israel museum at night

Posted on December 13, 2015

On one night of the year Jerusalem’s Israel Museum stays open until 3am. http://touringisrael.com/blog/culture/a-late-summer-night-at-the-israel-museum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ET3_oj7Y4&feature=em-uploademail

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Kol Cambridge Hanukkah special

Posted on December 13, 2015

DJ Antithesis celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah with the miracle of some fantastic Israeli music. http://tlv1.fm/music/kol-cambridge/2015/12/03/kol-cambridge-hanukkah-special/

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FIDF gala raises $31 million

Posted on December 13, 2015

Friends of the IDF raised over $31 million at their annual gala in Los Angeles. Over 1200 guests were entertained by celebrities including the Beach Boys, Jason Alexander, Antonio Banderas, David Foster and Gene Simmons. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Star-studded-LA-fundraiser-rakes-in-31-million-for-IDF-432285

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Elton John is coming to Israel

Posted on December 13, 2015

Superstar Elton John has announced that he is returning to Israel in May 2016 to perform a concert in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park. http://unitedwithisrael.org/elton-john-will-ask-can-you-fell-the-love-tonight-in-tel-aviv/

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Sean Paul to perform in Israel

Posted on December 13, 2015

Grammy award-winning rapper Sean Paul is to perform in Israel on 23 Jan 2016 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv. He performed previously in Israel in 2007. http://www.touristisrael.com/sean-paul-in-tel-aviv-israel/17338/

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600 million mites to Colombia

Posted on December 13, 2015

Bio-Bee, of Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu is providing up to 600 million predatory mites to Colombian farmers. The mites naturally eliminate harmful species of mites decimating Colombia, allowing farmers to reduce the use of pesticides and meet ecological requirements for overseas … Continue reading →

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The 4th best airport in the world

Posted on December 13, 2015

Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport was ranked as the world’s fourth best international airport in a survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler readers. With a rating of 7/10, Ben Gurion Airport was praised for easy access from downtown Tel Aviv, and … Continue reading →

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