Monthly Archives: January 2018

Roman-era caves found under Galilee house

Posted on January 21, 2018

It’s amazing what you can find in your own backyard in Israel. One family in the Galilee town of Eilabun discovered a 2000-year-old labyrinth of caves under their house that was used for storage by the Jewish residents of Eilabun … Continue reading →

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70 hours for 70 years

Posted on January 21, 2018

Israel’s 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Jewish state begins on 18th Apr with 70 Hours of Celebrations. Torch lighting, global singing, folk dancing, fireworks and parties. The overall theme is “Heritage of Innovation”. It will link modern and … Continue reading →

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New ambassadors welcomed to Israel

Posted on January 21, 2018

President Rivlin welcomed new foreign Ambassadors to Israel from the EU, Italy, Denmark and Nigeria. EU Ambassador Giaufret’s son was born in Israel during previous service. And Italian Ambassador Benedetti is an academic who initiated the translation of the Talmud … Continue reading →

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The Zionism University

Posted on January 21, 2018

Readers who are interested in the events and individuals crucial to the founding and development of the Jewish State are recommended to enroll (free) in the online Zionism University (Zionism U). It replaces the site Zionism 101 and contains resources … Continue reading →

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Moishe’le returns to Mumbai

Posted on January 21, 2018

As promised, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu brought Moshe Holtzberg with him on his trip to India. Moshe visited the site from where he was rescued as an infant by his Indian nanny from the terrorists who killed his parents nine … Continue reading →

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Instead of a lecture, they saved a life

Posted on January 21, 2018

When two United Hatzalah EMTs came to Netanya to give a presentation to WIZO, they were interrupted after only 5 minutes by having to respond to a call nearby.  They managed to revive a 77-year-old man who had no pulse. … Continue reading →

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Einstein Museum to be in Jerusalem

Posted on January 21, 2018

A former planetarium at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is to be converted into a museum dedicated to Albert Einstein, father of the theory of relativity. Einstein bequeathed his personal archives to the Hebrew University, of which he was a … Continue reading →

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Darom Adom – Red South 2018

Posted on January 21, 2018

Each year, the Darom Adom Festival, follows the rainy season, when the ordinarily green landscape of the northern Negev is covered with a magnificent carpet of scarlet red anemones. The festival events (mostly on weekends during Feb) include bike races, … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s Winter Noise Festival

Posted on January 21, 2018

Jerusalem’s Winter Noise Festival features artists, musicians, and small businesses lighting up Monday nights and awakening the streets of Jerusalem with numerous festivities. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9grCAn6Is3k?rel=0

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Eilat Chamber Music Festival

Posted on January 21, 2018

This year’s Eilat Chamber Music Festival takes place from 7th to 10th Feb. Artists include: Ensemble Pygmalion, the Hermès Quartet, The Busch Piano Trio, Daniel Ciobanu and Mark Padmore. The festival also offers Master classes led by Israeli and international … Continue reading →

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