Monthly Archives: July 2016

More mosaics found in ancient Galilee synagogue

Posted on July 31, 2016

Archaeologists have uncovered mosaics depicting prominent Bible scenes during excavations in June of the 5th Century synagogue at Huqoq, in Israel’s Lower Galilee. The scenes include Noah’s ark and the splitting of the Sea of Reeds. https://www.sott.net/article/321786-Rare-Noahs-Ark-mosaic-uncovered-in-ancient-synagogue-in-Israel  

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Download the United With Israel iPhone app

Posted on July 31, 2016

The world’s largest grassroots pro-Israel organization United With Israel invites you to take Israel with you – wherever you go!  Now you can REALLY make an impact by keeping up to date and helping to spread and defend the truth … Continue reading →

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Summer fun for children with cancer

Posted on July 31, 2016

Scenes from last year’s summer activities that Israeli charity Ezer Mizion organized for children suffering from cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4xb1uuSD6Q

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Academic excellence for Israeli orphans

Posted on July 31, 2016

Further to the article last week (linked here), Colel Chabad – Israel’s longest continuously running charitable organization – has awarded another 85 orphaned students with scholarships (and funds) for academic excellence at a ceremony in Jerusalem. http://5tjt.com/colel-chabad-program-promotes-academic-excellence-among-orphaned-children/

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Another rhythmic gymnastics gold

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel won the gold medal in the ribbons event at the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, Azerbaijan.  In addition, Israel won silver in the important group all-around category. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israeli-gymnasts-win-gold-in-baku-just-before-olympic-games-in-rio/2016/07/24/

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European silver in triple-jump

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israeli triple jumper Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko became only the second Israeli ever to win a medal at the European Athletics Championships, claiming a silver in Amsterdam.  She fouled in five of her six attempts, but in one she leaped 14.51 meters … Continue reading →

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Israel’s swimming team

Posted on July 31, 2016

Yakov Yan Toumarkin and Amit Ivry are two of Israel’s best hopes for swimming medals at the Rio Olympics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ4doAYSohE

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Running for an Olympic medal

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel’s Donald Sanford won the bronze medal in the 400 meters’ sprint at the European Athletics Championship in 2014.  He is proud to represent Israel at the Rio Olympics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hS4n4-7Izk

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Kenyan marathon runner competes for Israel

Posted on July 31, 2016

Kenyan-born marathoner Lonah Chemtai is to compete for Israel at the Rio Olympics.  Chemtai grew up a rural village in western Kenya and first came to Israel in 2009 to care for the children of her country’s ambassador to Israel. … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem of Gold

Posted on July 31, 2016

Naomi Shemer’s classic song with some outstanding video scenery. http://www.israelvideonetwork.com/jerusalem-of-gold-has-never-looked-so-beautiful/

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