Monthly Archives: February 2017

Tu Bishvat – New Year for Trees

Posted on February 12, 2017

Our friend DJ Antithesis broadcast an Israeli Tu Bishvat Music Special on Israeli radio station TLV1. http://tlv1.fm/music/kol-cambridge/2017/02/09/kol-cambridge-tu-bishvat-special/

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Plant trees for Tu Bishvat

Posted on February 12, 2017

Click on the United with Israel link to support Tu Bishvat tree-planting activities in Israel. https://unitedwithisrael.org/plant-fruit-trees-in-israel-for-the-new-year-for-trees/?a=eh_0208

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Recognition for women on Jerusalem streets

Posted on February 12, 2017

Two Israeli activists got Jerusalem’s Municipality to properly recognize the women identified in the street signs for Beruryah Street and Ruth Street. Beruryah’s now says (in Hebrew) that she was Righteous and amazing in Torah. Before, she was just Rabbi … Continue reading →

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$6 million donation for American Football stadium

Posted on February 12, 2017

On the heels of his franchise’s latest Super Bowl title, New England Patriots owner and five-time National Football League (NFL) champion Robert Kraft has announced that he will donate $6 million to a new regulation-sized American football stadium near Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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UNESCO sites on new Israeli stamps

Posted on February 12, 2017

Israeli stamps issued during February feature the ancient Jewish sites of Bet She’arim Necropolis and Bet-Guvrin Caves – both UNESCO World Heritage sites.  Other stamps feature Etsel, Krav Maga, 120 years of the Zionist Organization of America and Aromatic plants. … Continue reading →

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Israel in a day

Posted on February 12, 2017

In one day, actress and writer Renny Grinshpan and Jerusalem U director Chloé Valdary make shakshuka, learn self-defense, attend a peace pre-school, taste wine in the Gush, visit a petting zoo, ride a very long zip line, go surfing, attend … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv festival for dogs

Posted on February 12, 2017

Tel Avivians love their dogs (Kelav in Hebrew) so much that they put on Kelaviv – the ultimate party for dogs and their owners. They served sushi and cakes for canines, provided dog-massages, therapists, stylists and much more. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EYGwuKE8GjI?rel=0

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Anti-BDS film in two film festivals

Posted on February 12, 2017

The anti-BDS documentary “Boycott This” from Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (PJTN), starring Brad Stine. has been selected for two film festivals.  The Chandler International in Toronto and the Hollywood Boulevard. The film has won a 2016 Telly Award and … Continue reading →

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Shlomo Katz benefit concert

Posted on February 12, 2017

Contemporary religious Jewish singer and guitarist Shlomo Katz is performing in a benefit concert in Jerusalem on Feb 23. The aim is to raise funds for building a Bayit Lehayalot – a Jerusalem home for female Lone Soldiers. https://lonesoldiercenter.com/shlomo-concert/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shlomo_Katz

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NIS 15 billion for developing the north

Posted on February 12, 2017

The Israeli government has put forth a NIS 15 billion plan to revamp northern Israel. It includes upgrading schools, improving health care, grants to businesses, road schemes, expanding Haifa’s bus system and a light rail between Haifa and Nazareth. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4899253,00.html

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