Monthly Archives: December 2018

2000-year-old ring lost in the bath

Posted on December 31, 2018

A 2000-year-old ring with a solitaire gem stone was uncovered recently in archaeological excavations in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem. It was found in a mikvah (ritual bath) on the Pilgrimage Road that dates to the time … Continue reading →

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330 Ukrainian Jews arrive at end of 2018

Posted on December 31, 2018

Thanks to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), 330 Olim (new immigrants) have landed in Israel from the Ukraine. The IFCJ has brought about 4,800 Olim to Israel this year alone (750,000 in 20 years). The immigrants include … Continue reading →

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From Nazi to Jew

Posted on December 31, 2018

18 months ago, Yonatan was called Lutz, had been indoctrinated by extremists and was a member of a karate group with a neo-Nazi coach. Then he had a life-changing dream. After studying Kabbalah, he converted to Judaism. He now puts … Continue reading →

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Where Judah the Prince may have bathed

Posted on December 31, 2018

Excavations at the Zippori National Park have unearthed a public bath which may have been used by famed Jewish leader and scholar Rabbi Judah Hanasi (Judah the Prince). Tractate Megillah states the rabbi, who redacted the Mishna early in the … Continue reading →

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Zionist innovation initiative

Posted on December 31, 2018

Nefesh B’Nefesh (NbN), which promotes and assists immigration to Israel has launched the 2019 Initiative for Zionist Innovation. It includes funding projects of Olim (new immigrants) that make positive changes in their communities and immediate surroundings. https://worldisraelnews.com/immigrants-seeking-to-impact-israeli-society-get-new-backing/

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IDF receives 70 new Torah scrolls

Posted on December 31, 2018

I reported previously (Feb 2014) about the hundreds of Torah scrolls that have been presented to IDF bases. Now, Mizrachi Canada has donated 70 Torah scrolls to the Israeli Defense Ministry for distribution to IDF bases all over Israel. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/256005

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Brazilian soccer superstars to play in Israel

Posted on December 31, 2018

Brazil’s Soccer legends Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and others are scheduled to play a “peace match” on 26 March in either Haifa or Jerusalem. The friendly will be against Israeli legends including Eyal Berkovich, Haim Revivo and Walid Badir. … Continue reading →

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Israeli Wins Prestigious Jazz Award

Posted on December 31, 2018

Israel’s Tom Oren was granted with a prestigious prize for young jazz artists in Washington DC. The 24-year-old received the first prize award during the International Piano Competition from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, which included $25,000 and a … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Jazz festival

Posted on December 31, 2018

The Tel Aviv Jazz Festival (TLV JazzFest) is one of the most important jazz events in Israel. For 28 years, the Festival has garnered a prestigious reputation in Israel and abroad, as a magnet for stellar jazz performers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=SiZ79EoSJUo http://www.europejazz.net/festival/tel-aviv-jazz-festival

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Bon Jovi will return to Israel

Posted on December 31, 2018

The famed Bon Jovi band has scheduled a Tel Aviv performance on July 25 at Hayarkon Park. Israel is their final stop on their “This House is Not for Sale Tour” and will be their second appearance in Israel. Their … Continue reading →

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