Monthly Archives: March 2016

How to give a positive message about Israel

Posted on March 6, 2016

Gerald Ostrov, CEO of the reThink Israel Initiative, spoke at the recent Jerusalem Conference of Presidents. reThink Israel is targeting, via social media, the 70% of Americans who don’t know, don’t care and aren’t interested in Israel. reThink Israel focuses … Continue reading →

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Bnei Akiva helps remaining Ethiopian Jews to make Aliya

Posted on March 6, 2016

World Bnei Akiva, will send two shlichim (outreach workers) to Ethiopia, at 2-monthly intervals for five years, to help the last 6000 Ethiopians of Jewish origin prepare for Aliyah. They will teach Hebrew, Torah and Zionism to those in Ethiopian … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jews feel safe in Israel

Posted on March 6, 2016

A record 463 Brazilian Jews immigrated to Israel last year – 41% more than in 2014. An in-depth report by Brazil’s Globo TV featured the major reason for Brazilian Jews to claim Israeli citizenship as the desire to flee Brazil’s … Continue reading →

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80 years of Emunah

Posted on March 6, 2016

Emunah, the National Religious Women’s Organization, celebrated the 80 years since its founding. In that time, it has established 140 day-care centers for working women, 5 homes for at-risk kids, a children’s crisis center, the Women’s College of Arts and … Continue reading →

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New Israeli stamps

Posted on March 6, 2016

The first new Israeli stamps of 2016 include Pioneering women; Ephraim Kishon; Greece-Israel diplomatic relations and Turtles. http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2016.html

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Israel wins gold at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup

Posted on March 6, 2016

Israeli rhythmic gymnasts won a gold and two silver medals in the first World Cup Series competition of 2016 in Finland. They won one silver in the group all-around final and another in the ribbons before winning a gold in … Continue reading →

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Israeli represents France at Eurovision

Posted on March 6, 2016

French-born, Israeli singer Amir Haddad will represent France at the Eurovision song contest this May in Stockholm, Sweden. Haddad made Aliyah with his family at the age of 8. In 2014, Hadad came 3rd in France’s version of “The Voice,” … Continue reading →

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Magic at Jerusalem’s Winter Noise festival

Posted on March 6, 2016

All was quiet in the City of Peace whilst Jews, Moslems and Christians enjoyed the Winter Noise festival. On four Mondays nights in February, residents and visitors enjoy colorful street performers, lectures, music and food and some even “flew” on … Continue reading →

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Heavens above

Posted on March 6, 2016

There’s no place like the Ramon Crater for stargazing. This breathtaking long-exposure night sky photo gives but a glimpse of the enchanting nighttime views in the Negev desert! http://www.fromthegrapevine.com/photos/nature/milky-way-over–israel-ramon-crater/

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The new national stadium in Haifa

Posted on March 6, 2016

Open since August 2014, the Sammy Ofer Stadium is a home to Haifa’s two football clubs and Israel’s national football team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTasOeGCnOE

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