Monthly Archives: January 2017

Lost sheep return

Posted on January 15, 2017

I reported previously (Apr 3) that Jenna and Gil Lewinsky, an Israeli couple in Vancouver, were raising Jacob sheep (mentioned in Genesis) for returning to the land of their ancestors. Now the first 3 of 11 flights carrying the sheep … Continue reading →

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We are all responsible for each other

Posted on January 15, 2017

Many Israelis opened their homes to the thousands of Israeli citizens who had to escape from the devastating November fires.  Volunteers calling the Haifa Municipality were told to “get in line” because so many had offered to host fleeing residents. … Continue reading →

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The gate to King Solomon’s mines

Posted on January 15, 2017

In 2014 Tel Aviv University archaeologists found an ancient gatehouse complex in the Negev Desert. Remains of the stables and other artifacts in one of the largest copper smelting camps in Timna Valley have now been dated as 3,000 years … Continue reading →

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Volunteering in Israel

Posted on January 15, 2017

International Volunteer Day on Dec 5 is always well-supported in Israel.  Israel Central Bureau of Statistics published the volunteer data for 2015. Last year, 1.1 million Israelis volunteered – 21% of adults age 20 to 64 and 16% of those … Continue reading →

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Quiet Heart wins twice at Tallinn film festival

Posted on January 15, 2017

The Israeli film Lev Shaket (A Quiet Heart) won two top honors at the 20th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Director Eitan Anner took home the Grand Prix honor and actress Ania Bukstein received the award for Best Actress. http://www.israel21c.org/a-quiet-heart-wins-grand-prix-of-tallinn-film-festival/

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Jewish major league baseball players visit Israel

Posted on January 15, 2017

10 Jewish American major league baseball players made their first tour of Israel as a preliminary to competing as “Team Israel” in the World Baseball Classic in South Korea in March.  Highlights of the tour will be included in a … Continue reading →

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NASCAR driver is Athlete of the Year

Posted on January 15, 2017

Alon Day, the first Israeli to compete for America’s NASCAR racing circuit, was recognized by Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sports as the Jewish state’s Athlete of the Year for 2016. Day competed full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series … Continue reading →

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Joseph and his Brothers

Posted on January 15, 2017

The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra and the Profeti della Quinta male vocal ensemble will perform Joseph and His Brothers, in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa on Jan 24, 25 and 28. The musical drama was written by Israeli composer, harpsichordist and … Continue reading →

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Israeli street food is a bite of creativity

Posted on January 15, 2017

Chefs in Tel Aviv are fulfilling the Israeli demand for quality fresh food that they can just grab and go. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DECB4exlHKM?rel=0

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An Israeli supermarket in New York

Posted on January 15, 2017

Israeli supermarket chain Osher Ad has opened its first New York branch, named Bingo, in Brooklyn. If successful, more stores could be opened in cities with large Jewish communities.  Osher Ad is Israel’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, numbering 15 stores. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=38219

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