Monthly Archives: July 2017

Cured of tremors during Israel visit

Posted on July 9, 2017

Parkinson’s sufferer Yocheved Mintz was part of a group visit to Israel’s Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. One of Rambam’s doctors mentioned the hospital’s cutting-edge work on curing Parkinson’s patients of their tremors. Yocheved asked for the treatment, and now … Continue reading →

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New and expanded nature reserves

Posted on July 2, 2017

Israel is adding and expanding five nature reserves. The new reserve is Katzir (in Wadi Ara). Makhtesh Ramon (the Ramon Crater), will become a national park. Lahav Darom, Har Giora, and Harei Yehuda are to be expanded.  All will be … Continue reading →

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1500-year-old menorah etching

Posted on July 2, 2017

Archaeologists excavating the ancient port of Caesarea discovered a mother-of-pearl tablet inscribed with a menorah, dating from the 4th or 5th century. It was likely part of a box housing a Torah scroll and is the first artifact of its … Continue reading →

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UNESCO chief stresses Jewish links to Jerusalem

Posted on July 2, 2017

Although her committee denies Jewish links to Jerusalem, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova has emphasized the historical Jewish connection to the city. https://unitedwithisrael.org/unesco-chief-strongly-defends-jewish-historical-links-to-jerusalem/

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Student leader gets married on Temple Mount

Posted on July 2, 2017

The head of the Students for Temple Mount Movement, Tom Nissani, betrothed his fiancée in a minimalist ceremony on Temple Mount. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/391451 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPzpEEce3bg

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Israel’s outstanding Anglos

Posted on July 2, 2017

Nefesh B’Nefesh 2017 Bonei Zion Prizes, for immigrants from English-speaking countries who have made a major impact on Israel, were awarded to Prof Benjamin Corn, Beth Steinberg, Rabbi Chaim Brovender, Gerald Steinberg, Yoram Raanan; Capt Libby Weiss, and Scott Neiss. … Continue reading →

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Meet the new arrivals

Posted on July 2, 2017

Come and see the future outstanding Anglos as they arrive on the latest Nefesh b’Nefesh flight to arrive in Israel on 4th July. Tel Aviv will be busy, with the Indian Prime Minister arriving and the Frankie Valli concert in … Continue reading →

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Ancient colored fabric found in Solomon’s Mines

Posted on July 2, 2017

Israeli archeologists have discovered striped clothing worn by skilled workers at copper mines in Timna, in southern Israel, during the time of Kings David and Solomon, over 3000 years ago. Dry desert conditions preserved the blue and red plant-dyed textiles. … Continue reading →

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Jersey Boys come to Israel

Posted on July 2, 2017

The legendary Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (a.k.a. the Jersey Boys) are performing for the first time in Israel on 4th July at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv.  Famous for “Sherry” and Grease. “Oh what a night” … Continue reading →

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First Israeli in US NASCAR race

Posted on July 2, 2017

Israel’s Alon Day won the NASCAR Whelen Euro race at UK’s Brands Hatch and got a call to compete at the Sonoma Raceway in California. Although he finished 32nd out of 40, he became the first Israeli to compete in … Continue reading →

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