Monthly Archives: April 2016

Pharaoh’s amulet found in Temple Mount debris

Posted on April 24, 2016

Archaeologists have deciphered a 3,200-year-old Egyptian amulet found whilst sifting debris dumped by the Muslim Waqf when building on Temple Mount.  It contains the name of Pharaoh Thutmose III, who reigned Egypt from 1479 BCE to 1425 BCE http://www.timesofisrael.com/girl-12-finds-ancient-egyptian-amulet-at-jerusalem-dig/

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Pope’s skull cap raises money for SACH

Posted on April 24, 2016

Two years ago Pope Francis swapped one of his white skullcaps (calotte) with a TV journalist who has now donated it to an online auction to raise money for the Israeli charity, Save a Child’s Heart. SACH doctors perform life-saving … Continue reading →

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From Biblical town to modern city

Posted on April 24, 2016

Beer Sheva, the capital of the Negev desert, was one of the towns where Abraham lived. It is now a modern city containing Ben Gurion University, a leading cyber-technology park, interesting museums and a vibrant night life – all contributing … Continue reading →

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If on-line media told the Exodus story

Posted on April 24, 2016

This humorous yet educational video questions how today’s media would have handled the reporting on the Jewish exodus from Egypt over 3000 years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSN8FlGINFc

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Israelis win Euro Judoka medals

Posted on April 24, 2016

For the second year in a row, Israeli judoka Or Sasson won the silver medal at the European Championships in the men’s over 100kg category.  Israel’s Timna Nelson-Levy won bronze in the women’s under 57kg division. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/211322#.VxvEtUfn95Q http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Nelson-Levy-medals-for-Israel-at-Euros-452018

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Carlos Santana is coming to Israel

Posted on April 24, 2016

Six years after cancelling his previous Israeli concert, Mexican rock legend Carlos Santana will put on a show in the city’s Yarkon Park, on July 30. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4781985,00.html

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Israel’s new national library breaks ground

Posted on April 24, 2016

The new National Library of Israel (NLI) broke ground last week, in a cornerstone-laying ceremony led by President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem. The stunningly designed 45,000-square-meter building will be completed in 2020. http://nocamels.com/2016/04/israel-national-library-breaks-ground/

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Jazz player Pat Metheny to perform in Israel

Posted on April 24, 2016

Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny will be performing in Herzliya on June 14 and Rishon Lezion on June 15.  Metheny, last visited Israel was in 2011, and is one of the world’s important jazz musicians. He has won 20 Grammys and … Continue reading →

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Ma’agalim – circles

Posted on April 24, 2016

Uri Lotan’s animation music video for the song “Ma’agalim” (Circles) by Israeli folk-rock band Jane Bordeaux has had over 70,000 views in just a few days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgHHph-CrC8  (animation video) http://paulcpw.blogspot.co.il/2016/04/maagalim-circles-jane-bordeaux.html (lyrics translation – TY Paul) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzGCXnN0emU (2013 live performance)

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Thank you Morgan Freeman

Posted on April 24, 2016

Hollywood star Morgan Freeman was proud to post a photo of his visit to Israel on his Facebook site.  Please add to the positive comments by thanking him using this link. http://unitedwithisrael.org/act-now-thank-hollywood-star-morgan-freeman-for-visiting-israel/

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