Monthly Archives: February 2016

Piecing together the Dead Sea Scrolls

Posted on February 28, 2016

A German-Israeli research project is building a digital environment to connect thousands of fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The project involves the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), Haifa University, Tel Aviv University and the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities. … Continue reading →

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100 Israelis enliven wedding celebration

Posted on February 28, 2016

Only 20 invited guests were able to attend the party of Judd and Ma’ayan who came from the US to get married in Israel. Guests at a nearby Bat Mitzva party noticed and used Facebook to enlist over 100 friends … Continue reading →

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Making Aliya from China

Posted on February 28, 2016

Five women, descended from the ancient Chinese Jewish community of Kaifeng, are returning to the Jewish homeland. The women have studied Hebrew and Judaism for several years in order to convert, and are being brought home by Jerusalem-based nonprofit Shavei … Continue reading →

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How to beat terror – by the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Posted on February 28, 2016

Forty years ago, the Lubavitcher Rebbe spoke precisely about the current situation. Read about his solution in this article. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/18441#.VswnadDn95Q

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Do unto others

Posted on February 28, 2016

Volunteering at Israeli cancer charity Ezer Mizion often requires self-sacrifice. Eli refused his specialist’s cancellation appointment, in order to take a patient to hospital and support her when she asked for help. Just then, Eli’s father was brought in on … Continue reading →

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The first art to be made in outer space

Posted on February 28, 2016

Israeli concept artist Eyal Gever is working with NASA to produce a digital representation of a human laugh. The image will be uploaded to the International Space Station and will be the first piece of art to be made in … Continue reading →

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Simultaneous festival with Turkey

Posted on February 28, 2016

The Sound Ports Festival, Istanbul – Tel Aviv, is a unique music event at its first edition. Taking place simultaneously in Tel Aviv and Istanbul, from March 9 to 12, the music, lectures, exhibitions and culinary events aim to create … Continue reading →

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When the Jerusalem shuk shutters close

Posted on February 28, 2016

When the Jerusalem market closes, 300 shutters go down, to reveal one of Israel’s cultural marvels. 300 portraits of inspiring individuals that built the State of Israel. Spray-painted on the shutters themselves. http://www.israelvideonetwork.com/the-shuk-gallery/

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The daughters of Tzelofchad

Posted on February 28, 2016

The Rebecca Crown Auditorium of the Jerusalem Theater was filled to capacity when the talented women and girls from the Gush Etzion, Raise Your Spirits Theater (RYS) performed, “Sisters: The Daughters of Tzelofchad” to an all-female audience. http://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=70653

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World Windsurfing Championships in Eilat

Posted on February 28, 2016

Eilat – Israel’s most southern spot – where the combination of warm tropical waters and beautiful coral reef running along the sandy shores of the Red Sea provide the perfect venue for the RS:X World Windsurfing Championships and RS:X Under … Continue reading →

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