Monthly Archives: July 2017

After 70 years, Exodus passengers meet Israeli President

At his Jerusalem residence, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met 12 of the 4,554 Holocaust refugees who traveled on the Exodus, seven decades after the ship’s iconic voyage to the Land of Israel. All were deported in 1947 but many returned … Continue reading

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1st Temple artifacts found in Jerusalem

Israeli archaeologists excavating the Jerusalem’s City of David recently exposed evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians. The excavations on the eastern slope of the City of David, revealed charred wood, grape seeds, pottery and … Continue reading

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More Aliyah from Venezuela

Jews are fleeing the rapidly deteriorating conditions in Venezuela.  26 (from seven families) recently opted to use their eligibility for citizenship in Israel. The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews organized and paid for their flights and subsidized each family … Continue reading

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Make Aliyah easier – download the app

Aliyah is a series of steps that leads to complete integration: papers, diploma, language, work, going to Ikea, etc. Now MyAliyah – a new iOS app – helps you follow the stages of relocation and absorption and receive your benefits, … Continue reading

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The prayer for Israeli security forces

The words “Israel Police officers” have been added to the traditional prayer for the Israel’s Defense Forces, which is recited in synagogues around the world. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/232701

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Soon – no need to convert your driving license

Israel’s Transportation Ministry has announced that Olim and returning residents with valid driving licenses for five years will now be able to get Israeli licenses immediately. Currently, all drivers must have lessons and do a practical test to get an … Continue reading

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From the swamp to oasis

I recently visited the kibbutz (Sde Eliyahu) featured in this excellent video which charts the history of Israeli agriculture from its malaria-infested beginnings to its current model for alleviating world hunger. The kibbutz develops ecologically-friendly methods to eradicate pests for … Continue reading

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Record-breaking yoga event

On International Yoga Day, Tel Aviv organized the world’s largest yoga mat art installation.  Israel’s Amit Trainin, of the Bezalel art institute, designed the 1,400-square-meter yoga mat painting, which was assembled using 1500 yoga mats in Rabin Square, for use … Continue reading

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Feeding half-a-billion migrating birds

Watch this 360-degree video of a tractor driver in Israel’s Hula Valley, spreading food to birds migrating between Europe and Africa to keep them from destroying local agriculture. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVy5IyOxAuI?rel=0

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Israeli actress is the most popular

Gal Gadot, the Israeli star of the film “Wonder Woman,” rose to No. 1 on The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Actors list, which is a ranking of the most popular actors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus. http://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-ranked-most-popular-actor-on-social-media/

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