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Monthly Archives: January 2018
The first US Vice President to address the Knesset
On 22nd Jan, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made history as the first American Vice President to address the Israeli Knesset. His references included the end of the Shechechyanu blessing, which gives thanks for a significant event in one’s life. … Continue reading
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Israelis crack code to Dead Sea scrolls
Israeli researchers have finally decoded two of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in the 1960s. Believed to be written over 2000 years ago by a Jewish sect known as the Essenes, the scrolls revealed their 364-day calendar and four previously … Continue reading
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When immigrating to Israel is a senior moment
Reasons retirees give for making Aliya include a view over the Mediterranean; or following the kids or grandkids; or fulfilling a dream. Whatever the reason, this article gives advice on how to get here. And the second article (TY Janglo) … Continue reading
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What it means to be a Zionist – from a non-Jew
Despite being a non-Jew from a UK center-left political background, Luke Akehurst has made it his mission to teach people about Zionism, as he does in this video. Luke is Director of “We Believe in Israel”. To find out more … Continue reading
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Welcome Vice President
Great scoop by my friend Sharon, of the red-carpet welcoming ceremony for US Vice-President Mike Pence with a military honor guard. US flags adorned main streets along the route of the Vice-Presidential motorcade and supporters outside the Knesset waved “thank … Continue reading
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How he saved his daughter’s life
When Yisrael Amar’s grandmother collapsed, he was so impressed by the response from United Hatzalah that he started its paramedic training course. One of his first lessons was how to treat a choking victim. Shortly afterwards, his daughter choked on … Continue reading
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Land of wine, film and art
The nonprofit Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF) develops innovative programs to feature Israeli culture through wine, film, and art. 250 attended TIIF’s “Wine on the Vine” project launch. TIFF supporter MK Michael Oren stressed the need to change the conversation to … Continue reading
Tu B’Shvat events in Jerusalem
Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish new year of the trees, falls this year on January 30-31. Here’s a roundup of Tu B’Shvat related activities, from nature walks to mystical fruit seders. http://www.janglo.net/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=display&catid=99&tid=436822
New museum for iconic artist
A museum dedicated to the colorful works of world-renowned kinetic artist Yaacov Agam recently opened its doors in Rishon LeZion, the birthplace of the 89-year-old artist whose career has spanned 65 years. One of Agam’s works is the famous Dizengoff … Continue reading
Ex-England soccer coach re-energized
Former England soccer manager Steve McClaren feels “re-energized” after five months in Israel, assisting Jordi Cruyff (son of Johan) at Maccabi Tel Aviv. “Tel Aviv was beautiful. Modern, but with history, too. Mediterranean. Multicultural, fantastic restaurants, great beach.” https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/steve-mcclaren-interview-i-just-want-the-opportunity-to-manage-again-vdbrljmdb