Monthly Archives: February 2017

National Library buys 8000 manuscripts

Posted on February 20, 2017

Israel’s National Library has purchased 8,000 or so texts at Sotheby’s from the Valmadonna Trust collection. They include a 1491 Lisbon Bible; a 1556 Prague Passover Haggadah and the 16th Century Plantin Polyglot “King’s Bible” in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Aramaic … Continue reading →

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Israel welcomes Latin American youth leaders

Posted on February 20, 2017

KKL-JNF held its first Latin American Youth Leadership Conference in Israel. It brought together young volunteers and professionals from Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Ecuador and Cuba to see the wide scope of KKL-JNF projects in Israel. http://www.jpost.com/Green-Israel/1st-Latin-America-Young-Leadership-Conference-Held-in-Israel-478020 http://www.kkl-jnf.org/about-kkl-jnf/green-israel-news/january-2017/kkl-latin-america-young-leadership/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/UmUaKt6tqr4?rel=0

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“He made me an Israeli – I am Israel”

Posted on February 20, 2017

Gershon Veroba’s first new solo album of original songs in nearly a decade, includes a song titled “Ani Yisrael” (I am Israel). Veroba said, “Israel is part of us. It’s ultimately where we’re from and where we live, no matter … Continue reading →

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Flying abroad? Take some Zionism with you

Posted on February 20, 2017

Helena Glaser, Chair of the Zionist Council, highlights the 400-foot poster display of 120 Years of Zionism at Ben Gurion Airport.  Its message is that although you might be leaving the Holy Land physically, that doesn’t mean you can’t stay … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for Australian Aborigines

Posted on February 20, 2017

Nyunggai Warren Mundine is a leader of the Australian Aborigines. He has just returned from his fifth visit to Israel in the last ten years. He says, “I’ve found inspiration in peoples who’ve rebuilt themselves to thrive in modern society.” … Continue reading →

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Found in Jerusalem – source of Tekhelet blue dye

Posted on February 20, 2017

The latest discovery from the Temple Mount Sifting Project are shells from the sea-snail Murex trunculus used by Jews in Biblical times to make the blue dye Tekhelet. The dye was used to color the fringes worn on prayer shawls … Continue reading →

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Israeli weather forecast – Rain, cold with chance of rainbows

Posted on February 20, 2017

Israelis look forward to winter rains.  They provide precious water but are also often accompanied by a heavenly visual promise of no more global flood! http://www.janglo.net/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=display&catid=99&tid=412769

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Rihanna has a baby

Posted on February 20, 2017

Readers may remember (Jan 2015) when Rihanna, a rare white rhino, escaped briefly from Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari Park. She has been much more content since and recently gave birth to her first calf, Rami – the 29th baby rhino … Continue reading →

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The Tel Aviv Marathon

Posted on February 20, 2017

40,000 runners are registered to compete in the Tel Aviv Marathon events on Feb 24.  In addition to the 42km run there is a half-marathon, 10km run, 5km run, 42km cycle race and a kids mini-marathon.  Set along the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Taste some of Israel’s best wines

Posted on February 20, 2017

The Jerusalem Wine Experience (Feb 22-23) at Jerusalem’s First Station allows you to taste some of Israel’s finest boutique wines. Participating wineries include Yaffo, Ramat Negev, Metsuda, Jerusalem, Morelli, Kishor, Tanya, Netofa and Haroe. https://www.facebook.com/events/1519327468107350/

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