Monthly Archives: July 2018

For the Redemption of Zion

Posted on July 8, 2018

A bronze coin from 69 CE was uncovered recently during wet sifting by a volunteer at the City of David Sifting Project located near the Mount of Olives in Emek Tzurim, Jerusalem. The coin reads, ‘For the Redemption of Zion.’ … Continue reading →

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First visit by blue whale

Posted on July 8, 2018

After the first official UK Royal visit to Israel last week, Israelis and tourists in Eilat were treated to the first-ever documented visit of a blue whale, the largest of all whale species and the largest mammal. The 20-meter whale … Continue reading →

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Even non-observant Jews can have Shabbat off

Posted on July 8, 2018

The Israeli Knesset (Parliament) has approved an amendment to a Sabbath law that will allow Israeli employees to request not to work on Shabbat even if they are not religiously observant. The law recognizes that many secular Jews enjoy Shabbat … Continue reading →

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Celebrating independence

Posted on July 8, 2018

4th July is a double celebration for many Israelis. On American Independence Day 1976, the IDF mounted a daring operation to independently restore the independence of more than 100 Israeli and Jewish civilians held hostage by Arab and German terrorists … Continue reading →

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Jewish law in the modern world

Posted on July 8, 2018

The annual Katz awards are for excellence in implementation of halakha (Jewish law) in modern life. The 2018 winners were Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, and Rabbi Asher Zelig Weiss. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=105053

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What goes around, comes around

Posted on July 8, 2018

Here is an account of a volunteer for Israel’s Ezer Mizion “Linked to Life” group. On one day she drives people to visit relatives in hospital; next, she’s being driven to see her relative in hospital; while she is there, … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s first Haredi weightlifting competition

Posted on July 8, 2018

Proving that spiritual strength and physical strength are not incompatible. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_DDeEvUC2Vw?rel=0

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Don McLean rocks Ra’anana

Posted on July 8, 2018

Don McLean was described as the “consummate professional” in presenting his master class of the Great American Songbook to a sell-out audience at the Ra’anana Amphitheater. Although everyone was ecstatic at American Pie and Vincent, the whole concert was pure … Continue reading →

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Did you see the light?

Posted on July 8, 2018

The tenth annual Jerusalem Light Festival took place night in the Old City.  The streets were closed from 8pm to 11pm to accommodate tens of thousands of visitors. The light and music video projections were highlights this year. Illuminated inscriptions … Continue reading →

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Absolutely sandal-ous

Posted on July 8, 2018

The deep link between wearing sandals and being Israeli is the subject of a new exhibit at the Eretz Israel Museum. In 1961, archaeologists discovered 2,000-year-old sandals in a cave near the Dead Sea. Their resemblance to modern Israeli kibbutznik’s … Continue reading →

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