Monthly Archives: January 2017

Evidence for the Kingdom of David

Posted on January 8, 2017

Yehuda Kaplan, the curator of the Bible Lands Museum, explained to Arutz Sheva the significance of an ancient city which was unearthed in the Elah Valley near Beit Shemesh.  The city is over 3,000 years old, and is one of … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists find 3800-year-old clay thinker

Posted on January 8, 2017

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a unique clay figure, mounted atop a ceramic vessel, in the central Israel town of Yehud. The head of the figure rests on its hand as if in a state of reflection, similar to the pose … Continue reading →

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The Jerusalem education center of StandWithUs

Posted on January 8, 2017

International pro-Israel advocacy organization StandWithUs has an Israel Education Center in the heart of Jerusalem.  The center features up-to-date information and resources for visitors, sessions and tours to counter misinformation about Israel. http://www.standwithus.co.il/educationcenter/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_RhKlrZV9o

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Hotel owner leaves $2 million to employees

Posted on January 8, 2017

Gilbert Luzon, owner of the King Solomon Hotels in Jerusalem and Tiberias, passed away in 2016.  In his will, he left his ex-employees $1,000 for each year of service.  Even staff washing dishes received $20,000.  In a TV interview, one … Continue reading →

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An educational legacy

Posted on January 8, 2017

David Fischman lost his entire family in the Holocaust but overcame his nightmares to help establish future Israeli economists, lawyers and political scientists. His estate has funded 71 scholarships with several beneficiaries presenting at Jerusalem’s E. David Fischman Scholarship Conference. … Continue reading →

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$50 million Arts Campus for Jerusalem

Posted on January 8, 2017

A 2.5 acre $50 million Jerusalem Arts Campus is planned to open in 2020. 650 students will attend one of four new schools – Nisan Nativ Acting Studio, Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, the School of Visual Theater and … Continue reading →

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Vibe Israel’s Wellness Tour

Posted on January 8, 2017

Vibe Israel brings mega-bloggers to Israel to see how different the country is from that portrayed in the global media.  The latest tour brought four “healthy food” bloggers with over 4 million followers.  They were most impressed with Israelis, Israeli … Continue reading →

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Natalie Imbruglia concert

Posted on January 8, 2017

Australian popstar Natalie Imbruglia is heading to the Mann Auditorium Tel Aviv for a concert on 1st March. Natalie became world-wide famous at the end of the ’90s with her hit “Torn”, followed by the album “Left of the middle” which … Continue reading →

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New water park for Eilat

Posted on January 8, 2017

The City of Eilat had approved the building of a new 20-dunam water park on the site of the old Texas Ranch.  Luna Water Eilat is expected to have over 30 water attractions including a wave pool, 25-meter water slide … Continue reading →

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Israeli desert (but not dessert) wine

Posted on January 8, 2017

In Israel’s Negev Desert, the hot daytime sun and cool nights are ideal for vineyards to produce superb quality wines.  And in the extreme dry conditions, there are no pests, so no pesticides are required. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOg40xLyP-Y

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