Monthly Archives: June 2016

No queues for the elderly

Posted on June 26, 2016

Israel is to introduce legislation exempting those over 80 from having to stand in line at post offices, banks, theaters, cinemas, supermarkets and more.  Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel quoted the biblical proverb from Leviticus, “Stand up in the presence … Continue reading →

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Sheep may safely graze

Posted on June 26, 2016

Every summer the Jewish National Fund sends a herd of around 500 sheep to the fields surrounding the Israeli city of Modi’in.  The sheep help prevent fires by eating dried grass and thistles. They also lower the herbarium, giving smaller … Continue reading →

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Two great songs in one

Posted on June 26, 2016

Ronny W – an ex-Israeli tank commander, now music artist – recorded this tribute for the recent Jerusalem Day.  It combines “Jerusalem of Gold” with “If I forget you Jerusalem”.  It received over 100,000 hits on Ronny’s Facebook site in … Continue reading →

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Milka’s Fund

Posted on June 26, 2016

Israeli charity Yad Eliezer has set up a new Crowdfunding site where you can directly support campaigns to save individual lives.  Contributions are tax-deductible for US tax payers. https://milkasfund.org/about-milkas-fund/ https://milkasfund.org/

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We meet again

Posted on June 26, 2016

During the traumatic task of clearing up after a multi-vehicle accident, Yisroel Fischer saw one of the body bags move – a baby girl had come back to life.  Years later, Yisroel, a volunteer driver for Ezer Mizion, transported a … Continue reading →

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Arab and Jewish kids at an Israeli hospital

Posted on June 26, 2016

Nadim is a Palestinian Arab. Ariel is an Israeli/American Jew.  Nadim speaks only Arabic.  Ariel speaks English and Hebrew.  These two boys communicate as only little kids can. Ariel and Nadim chase each other in their wheelchairs, play table basketball … Continue reading →

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Gymnasts win Euro gold

Posted on June 26, 2016

Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team won the gold medal in the clubs and hoops category at the European Championships in Holon, Israel.  The team also won a silver medal for its ribbon routine, and the bronze in the all-around competition. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-gymnastics-team-wins-gold-at-european-championships/ … Continue reading →

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Itzhak Perlman donates his $1 million Genesis Prize

Posted on June 26, 2016

Genesis Prize-winner Itzhak Perlman has said he will donate his $1m prize money to music education and helping people with disabilities.  The Israeli-American violinist, was awarded the ‘Jewish Nobel’ for his accomplishments as a musician, teacher and advocate for the … Continue reading →

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Gymnast wins World Cup gold medal

Posted on June 26, 2016

Israeli gymnast Alex Shatilov claimed a gold medal in his final event before the Rio Olympics, finishing in first place in the floor final at the World Challenge Cup competition in Anadia, Portugal. http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Israeli-gymnast-Shatilov-strikes-gold-in-final-Rio-warm-up-457712

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Helen Mirren sings Israel’s praises again

Posted on June 26, 2016

Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren was in Israel to host the Genesis Prize. And she had some more nice things to say about this country of ours. http://www.israellycool.com/2016/06/22/helen-mirren-sings-israels-praises-again/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHWfzG_fT3s http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/159729/helen-mirren-condemns-bds-movement-she-presents-genesis-prize-jerusalem

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