Monthly Archives: January 2016

Stamps for centenary of NILI

Posted on January 3, 2016

Two of the new stamps issued in December commemorate the founding of NILI – the Jewish organization that helped the British in World War 1 to defeat the Turks in pre-State Israel. http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/jrst0749e.jpg http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/jrst0749c.jpg

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It’s never too late to laugh

Posted on January 3, 2016

I missed sending out this link to amusing Chanukah videos during the Festival of Light. But hopefully you will still be able to appreciate them, during these long (Northern hemisphere) nights. http://israelforever.org/interact/blog/8_videos_to_laugh_and_bring_light/

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Israel’s Jewish pedigree is rock solid

Posted on January 3, 2016

Excellent analysis of the major discoveries of Biblical proportions, during excavations in the Land of Israel. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_opinion.php?id=14545

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Music in a 2700-year-old Jerusalem cave

Posted on January 3, 2016

A unique event took place at Zedekiah’s Cave (also known as King Solomon’s Quarry) in Jerusalem. Hundreds of Jerusalem residents and visitors were treated to Israeli pianist Gil Shohat and singer Nurit Galron as the melodies of Chopin reverberated from … Continue reading →

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Record points for Israeli hoops star

Posted on January 3, 2016

Israeli basketball star Omri Casspi scored a career best of 36 points for Sacramento Kings, including a team record nine 3-pointers. But his team still lost 122-103 to NBA champions Golden State Warriors. http://www.timesofisrael.com/omri-casspi-scores-career-high-in-loss-to-nba-champs/

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Miss Israel is full of surprises

Posted on January 3, 2016

She didn’t win Miss Universe but Avigail Alfatov (Miss Israel) has won Israel’s Youth Fencing Championship seven times and hopes to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She currently works in computer security whilst serving in the Israeli Air Force. … Continue reading →

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Daily Israeli TV News in English

Posted on January 3, 2016

You can now watch a daily newscast from Israel in English – a morning brief and a daily roundup. It claims to broadcast “fair, honest, real, true televised news” with “no slant, no political agenda, just the news”. http://www.iltv.tv/

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Acre – history meets vibrant cuisine

Posted on January 3, 2016

The northern port city of Acre / Akko once served as the last stronghold of the crusaders in the Holy Land 1,000 years ago. Today it attracts not only history buffs, but many who enjoy the old city’s culinary scene, … Continue reading →

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Israel is the place for puppet theatre

Posted on January 3, 2016

The annual International Puppet Theatre Festival in Jerusalem is the biggest in the country. Here is an enchanting new video of the 2015 festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dRvy5B7aEY

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Record-breaking acquisition opens Chinese market

Posted on January 3, 2016

Israel’s Frutarom’s 12th acquisition of 2015 – China’s Inventive – smashed the 21st Century record (10). Frutarom’s new R&D center in Shanghai, together with two Inventive R&D centers, will boost Frutarom’s fruit and flavors market in China and Southeast Asia. … Continue reading →

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