Monthly Archives: June 2017

Column found from 2nd Temple plaza

Posted on June 25, 2017

The Temple Mount Sifting Project has discovered the capital of a column that formed part of the double colonnade that surrounded the Temple Mount plaza in Jerusalem at the time of the Second Temple. Josephus described the style of the … Continue reading →

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Ethiopia’s biblical link with Israel

Posted on June 25, 2017

In Jerusalem, President Reuven Rivlin told Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn “Your connection with Jerusalem is something that goes to the roots of the Bible, and the connection between our people is not a matter of years, it is a … Continue reading →

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New Israeli stamps

Posted on June 25, 2017

Beautiful Israeli stamps issued in April and June included commemoration of the re-unification of Jerusalem, Judea & Samaria, the Golan, Passover haggadot, safe cycling, General Allenby, the 30th Maccabiah and famous Israeli songs. http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2017.html

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Bar Mitzvah for 115 orphans

Posted on June 25, 2017

I reported previously (Mar 2013) that Kollel Chabad held a Bar Mitzvah celebration for 111 orphans in Jerusalem on the 111th birthday of the late Lubavicher Rebbe.  Now on his 115th birthday Kollel Chabad held another Bar Mitzvah celebration, for … Continue reading →

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Stand with Jerusalem

Posted on June 25, 2017

On the 50th anniversary of the re-unification of Israel’s capital city, take this opportunity to see it for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dV4NGgjRaVI?rel=0

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Wonder Woman is a hit

Posted on June 25, 2017

The movie “Wonder Woman”, starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, has received high acclaim from critics and record receipts at the box office. The film has now passed the $600 million mark for worldwide takings. And (TY IsraPundit) it is an … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv White Night

Posted on June 25, 2017

Tel Aviv White Night (Laila Lavan) is the cultural all-nighter of the year in ‘the city that never sleeps’. On 29th June, amazing events will take place throughout the night across the city, from beach concerts and parties, to special … Continue reading →

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Israeli Opera Festival in Akko

Posted on June 25, 2017

The Israel Opera (Aug 3-5) is performing a new production called Giulio Cesare in Egitto, created especially for the Crusaders Court in Akko. Its singers will also perform the greatest and most popular songs of the late Arik Einstein – … Continue reading →

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Let’s do brunch

Posted on June 25, 2017

Israel is famous for its mouth-watering brunches which include an array of fresh vegetables, local cheeses, Mediterranean omelets, healthy salads, deserts, and of course coffee. With delicious options like these and good company, your weekend’s about to get a whole … Continue reading →

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Unanimous agreement to raise disabled allowance

Posted on June 25, 2017

Government and opposition parties have jointly agreed to the raising of the allowance for disabled Israelis from the current NIS 2,500 to NIS 4,000 in three stages.  Housing assistance will also be raised, from NIS 770 to NIS 1,000. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-coalition-opposition-agree-nis-4000-disabled-allowance-1001193795

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