Monthly Archives: August 2018

239 new immigrants fly in

Posted on August 19, 2018

The 15th Aug Nefesh b’Nefesh flight contained 239 new Olim from 24 US states and 3 Canadian provinces. They included 57 lone soldiers, 27 medics and 90 children including 3 sets of twins. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/239-north-american-olim-land-in-israel/2018/08/15/

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Jerusalem festival re-enacts Jewish history

Posted on August 19, 2018

The Kings Valley Festival in the Kidron valley celebrates Jerusalem’s history, offering family workshops and a chance to see what daily life was like in the ancient city during ancient times. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fqVirXKji4o?rel=0

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When Ray Charles met David Ben Gurion

Posted on August 19, 2018

I just read about world-renowned singer/songwriter Ray Charles’ support for the Jewish State. In 1972 he visited David Ben Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister, during his 86th birthday celebrations at Kibbutz Sde Boker. “Israel is one of the few causes … Continue reading →

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Para-Euro swimming champions

Posted on August 19, 2018

Israeli swimmers won two gold medals in the European Paralympic championship held in Dublin, Ireland. Inbal Pezaro, 31, won the women’s 200-meter freestyle final and Ami Dadaon, 17, won the men’s 100m freestyle. Both are members of the ILAN Haifa … Continue reading →

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Travel magazine awards for 3 Israeli locations

Posted on August 19, 2018

Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2018 World’s Best Awards included Jerusalem (3rd place) and Tel Aviv (4th) in the “5 best cities in Africa and the Middle East” category. The Beresheet in Mitzpe Ramon came 3rd in the “Top Resort Hotels … Continue reading →

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Annual stork migration begins

Posted on August 19, 2018

The annual migration of the storks has started in Israel. Thousands of storks were spotted flying over the Rotem Plain in southern Israel, according to the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI). (No connection with the large … Continue reading →

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Colombian Superstar Carlos Vives performs in Israel

Posted on August 19, 2018

Award-winning Colombian musician Carlos Vives held a successful concert in Tel Aviv. He tweeted, “Thanks Tel Aviv! It has been a very special night! What an incredible concert, we are very happy to have been here with you to share … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson is to tour Israel

Posted on August 19, 2018

Well, not the superstar himself, obviously, but the “I Am King” tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is landing in Israel for 20 spectacular dates in 2019. Performances begin in Herzliya on Jan 19 and end in Haifa … Continue reading →

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Dog TV is now on satellite

Posted on August 19, 2018

I reported previously (see here) about Israel’s Dog TV channel that allows dog owners to leave their pets home alone but happy.  Dog TV is now available on U.S.-based satellite broadcast provider Dish Network Corporation. It is already on Comcast’s … Continue reading →

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Israel to host Euro Championships of Flag Football

Posted on August 19, 2018

Israel has been chosen to host the European Championships of flag football next year in Jerusalem. The tournament will feature both men’s and women’s competitions and is currently scheduled for June 2019. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/big-sports-news-israel-chosen-to-host-the-european-championships-of-flag-football-next-year-in-jerusalem/2018/08/16/

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