Monthly Archives: May 2016

Come home for a visit

JNF Missions are experiences unlike any other. In addition to visiting many of the cultural, religious and historical highlights of Israel, JNF Missions transcend the boundaries of a standard trip and provide participants with a deeper connection to the land … Continue reading

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Outstanding Zionist immigrants

There are six winners of the Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize for 2016. The award recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim – veteran and recent – who encapsulate the spirit of modern-day Zionism by contributing in a significant way towards … Continue reading

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NYC boy donates all his Bar Mitzvah money to Israel

Noah Helfstein from New York has donated all his Bar-Mitzvah money, $76,000, to bring the first-ever “Maker Bus” – a mobile technology lab – to less fortunate children throughout Israel. The advanced 3D printer on the bus allows the production … Continue reading

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Israel beats Iran to win 12 karate medals

A delegation of Israeli youth won 12 medals in an international Shinkyokushin Karate event in Lucerne, Switzerland, overcoming a team from Iran along the way. Over 300 competitors from 18 countries took part in the event. http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Israeli-youth-overcome-Iran-for-Israeli-event-gold-453252

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Salvador Dali’s Zionist works

A selection of 25 paintings from Salvador Dalí’s little-known “Aliyah” series has gone on private display in New York.  The biblical and Zionist-themed paintings were commissioned in 1967 for the 20th anniversary of the state of Israel. http://www.algemeiner.com/2016/04/11/little-known-zionist-series-by-salvador-dali-goes-on-private-display-in-nyc/

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Opening more doors

I reported previously (27th Dec) about “Open a Door to Israel” – the nine giant screens, shaped as doors, which visitors open to learn about Israel’s heritage, music scene, family life, education and innovation.  Here is a new video about … Continue reading

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Tel Aviv opens its doors

Open House Tel Aviv (May 26-28) will open up to the public 140 of its most architecturally and historically notable private buildings. http://www.batim-il.org/ToursEng.aspx?batim http://www.touristisrael.com/houses-from-within-tel-aviv-2/1690/

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Helen Mirren to host Genesis Prize ceremony

Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren is to host Israel’s Genesis Prize ceremony on 23rd June in Jerusalem.  Dame Helen said “My connection to Israel and the Jewish people has truly been a part of making me what I am today, … Continue reading

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Beyonce commissions Israeli designer

Israeli fashion designer, Inbal Dror, is designing a line of dresses for Beyonce’s much-anticipated world tour “Formation.”  The award-winning singer fell in love with the dress Dror designed her for the Grammys earlier this year. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Crazy-in-love-Beyonce-commissions-Israeli-fashion-designer-for-Formation-world-tour-453617

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Good start for Israeli golfer

Israel’s 24-year-old Laetitia Neck, the first golfer from Israel to qualify for the LPGA Tour, surged into a two-shot lead in the opening round of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville, Alabama.  She ended the tournament at eight-under-par and … Continue reading

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