Monthly Archives: July 2016

Hebron, a microcosm of Jewish history and survival

Posted on July 24, 2016

The city of Hebron has been in the news recently for tragic reasons due to the recent terror wave.  Here is a short history of the city from Biblical times until now. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/hebron-a-microcosm-of-jewish-history-and-survival/

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Seeking Western Sephardim

Posted on July 24, 2016

The Avotaynu DNA Project organized by Israel’s Technion, seeks males who are direct paternal line descendants of members of the historic Western Sephardi communities of Amsterdam, London, Livorno, Venice, Bordeaux, Southwest France, Curacao, Suriname, and North America for a study … Continue reading →

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Rare Bar Kochba coin for sale

Posted on July 24, 2016

Winner’s auction house is offering a unique item for sale: a silver shekel from the 4th year of the Bar Kochba rebellion against the Roman occupation of Judea.  The coin is rare as silver for minting coins was in short … Continue reading →

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European youth chess champions

Posted on July 24, 2016

Israel won the 2016 European Youth (under 18) Team Chess Championships in Slovenia. Team Israel headed nine other countries, defeating Austria in the final round. http://www.israel21c.org/israeli-youth-win-chess-gold-in-europe/

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X-factor Israel star reaches new heights

Posted on July 24, 2016

Over 665,000 Youtube viewers watched last year’s X-Factor Israel entry by Anna Timofei, who hit the top notes with her rendition of “The Phantom of the Opera”.  She achieved 3rd place in the Series 2 Final with “Memories”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wroXwn6zcHQ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X_Factor_Israel_(season_2)

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Baby whale still in Israeli waters

Posted on July 24, 2016

The 10m whale spotted off the Caesarea in June (see 19 June newsletter) has been visiting Tel Aviv and is now heading north to Haifa.  You can follow its progress on Facebook. http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Whale-of-a-tale-Surfer-spots-huge-visitor-near-Tel-Aviv-beach-460665 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq6-7FHKMi8 https://www.facebook.com/immrac/?fref=ts

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Israeli dance in the Galilee

Posted on July 24, 2016

60 young dancers, from schools in the Misgav regional council of 35 small towns and communities in the Galilee, are performing at July’s three-day Carmiel Festival.  Misgav has some 340 dancers, from age 10 to adults, who entertain while dressed … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv’s cool Yemeni village

Posted on July 24, 2016

The “Kerem”, the Yemenite village in the heart of Tel Aviv, is the most chilled, most authentic, and most easygoing area of town. http://unlock-telaviv.seanrent.com/the-ultimate-guide-not-to-get-lost-in-the-kerem/

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Is statue?

Posted on July 24, 2016

It is the season of outdoor concerts and the Israel Museum’s sculpture garden is a magical spot for listening to music.  Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv some of the sculptures are not quite what they seem to be! http://www.timesofisrael.com/singing-stars-come-out-at-night-among-israel-museum-sculptures/ http://www.fromthegrapevine.com/photos/lifestyle/living-statue-photo-tel-aviv-israel

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Israeli company to plan the new Uganda

Posted on July 24, 2016

The Ugandan government has chosen Israel’s Tzamir Architects and City Planning to plan the massive reconstruction of Uganda’s infrastructure.  It includes the building of a new International airport. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4823576,00.html

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