Monthly Archives: June 2018

225 Bnei Menashe make Aliya

Posted on June 24, 2018

225 members of the Bnei Menashe community from the state of Manipur in northeast India have just completed their Aliyah through Shavei Israel. 4 separate groups joined 429 members of the Bnei Menashe community who have already made Aliyah since … Continue reading →

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92-year-old survivor makes Aliya

Posted on June 24, 2018

Shoah survivor Jack Nasielski, 92, from Edison New Jersey, fulfilled his lifelong dream, making Aliya with his daughter Lilly and her husband Bruce. They join Lilly and Bruce’s four children and Jack’s many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who already live in … Continue reading →

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Rescuer of Yemen’s Jews honored

Posted on June 24, 2018

Capt. Elgen Long is the last surviving member of a commercial flight crew that saved 1,800 Jewish refugees stranded in Yemen in 1949 by flying them to Israel. In Shanghai, they removed the seats on their Alaska airlines DC-4 and … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s ancient cistern

Posted on June 24, 2018

This new video shows the Gihon spring and Jerusalem’s ancient cistern that provided water to the city in Biblical times more than 3,000 years ago when King David ruled. Over 300 years later, King Hezekiah of Judah diverted the spring … Continue reading →

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A-ha’s first Israeli concert

Posted on June 24, 2018

Legendary 80s icons a-ha performed their first ever concert in the Holy Land on 21st June at the Amphi Park in Ranaana. Video is of their classic hit “Take On Me”. https://igoogledisrael.com/80s-gods-a-ha-line-up-their-first-ever-concert-in-israel/ https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Concert-Review-A-ha-takes-on-Raanana-with-Electric-Summer-tour-560623 https://www.youtube.com/embed/4ZAbjcrYW7o?rel=0

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Israeli Opera events

Posted on June 24, 2018

The Akko Opera festival takes place on 2nd and 4th August. It features a special production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice. And on Thursday 9 Aug, the Tel Aviv municipality is hosting a performance of Verdi’s Nabucco in Hayarkon Park. … Continue reading →

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White Night in Tel Aviv

Posted on June 24, 2018

On Thursday 28 June, Tel Aviv holds its annual White Night shindig. Dozens of (mostly free) events take place in cultural and art centers, commercial establishments and clubs citywide, many of which stay open late. Outdoor performances are held until … Continue reading →

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London in Jerusalem

Posted on June 24, 2018

If you are in Jerusalem in the coming months, the new Tower of David exhibition “London in Jerusalem: Culture on the Streets of the City 1918-1948” could be an interesting addition to your itinerary. It examines the cultural activity of … Continue reading →

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It’s all go for Softwheel

Posted on June 24, 2018

I’ve reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Softwheel and its revolutionary new wheel technology.  The latest news is that Softwheel is partnering car-maker Ford and truck-maker Iveco. Both companies are embarking on electric vehicle projects and have chosen Softwheel to … Continue reading →

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Environmentally friendly salt production

Posted on June 24, 2018

Israel’s Salt of the Earth has implemented an extensive (NIS 1 million plus) program to protect waterfowl of all species in its salt pools. It includes a specific island nature reserve. Since the program has started, the population of little … Continue reading →

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