Monthly Archives: February 2019

Bar Kochba “freedom” coin discovered

Posted on February 23, 2019

Winter rains in Israel’s Lachish region literally “unearthed” a rare 133 or 134 CE Jewish coin from the time of the Bar Kochba revolt. On one side is Shimon – Bar Kochba’s first name – in ancient Hebrew. On the … Continue reading →

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The first El Al flight to Entebbe

Posted on February 23, 2019

An El Al Israel Airline flight has brought Israeli tourists to Uganda’s Entebbe airport for the first time since the IDF’s historic rescue of Israeli hostages on 4th July 1976. Some 250 Israeli nationals flew to the African country for … Continue reading →

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The earliest images of Jerusalem

Posted on February 23, 2019

In 1844, French architectural historian Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey toured the Middle East and took 1000 daguerreotypes (a type of photograph) including 12 of the earliest surviving images of Jerusalem. The photographs are being exhibited in New York and Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name

Posted on February 23, 2019

Many of the Arab names of places over the Green Line are derived from biblical Hebrew names. E.g. Bethlehem (Beit Lechem), Hebron, Jenin (Ein Ganim), Jaba (Geva), Mukhmas (Michmash) and El Jib (Giv’on). Also, Gaza (Azza) Lebanon (Levanon) and Jordan … Continue reading →

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A Parliament of owls

Posted on February 23, 2019

The Jerusalem Bird Observatory (JBO) comprises 1.5-acres of green land between the Knesset (Israeli’s Parliament) and the Supreme Court building. Entrance is free, with March to May being peak months. Late night visitors may even spot porcupines and owls – … Continue reading →

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Gipsy Kings to perform in Israel

Posted on February 23, 2019

Gipsy Kings, the celebrated musicians from the south of France famous for “Bamboleo” are coming to Israel in March. They are performing in Haifa (17th) and Beer Sheva (20th) plus two concerts in Tel Aviv (18th and 19th). https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Gipsy-Kings-Bamboleo-singers-returning-to-Israel-for-four-shows-573645

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The Orchestra in Israel

Posted on February 23, 2019

For the third time in a decade, The Orchestra returned to Israel to perform hits from the zenith days of ‘Electric Light Orchestra’ (ELO). They performed two concerts at Tel Aviv’s Heichal HaTarbut. (Note, when “Telephone Line” was a hit, … Continue reading →

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Twelve Israelis walk into 2025

Posted on February 23, 2019

Israel’s new reality show 2025 premiered on Keshet Channel 12 TV. Twelve contestants live with six robot residents in a futuristic mini city, built on the outskirts of Yavne. The most successful contestant will win an apartment worth NIS 1.4 … Continue reading →

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Five Jerusalem sports centers to become all-weather

Posted on February 23, 2019

Jerusalem municipality is building balloon roofs for five sports fields to provide all-year-round facilities. These include the Teddy Stadium, the Hall Pais Arena, and the Malcha, Liberty Park and Neve Yaakov basketball courts. More are expected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDad-e6uLj0 https://www.jerusalem.muni.il/en/Residents/Sports/Pages/SportInPublicPlaces.aspx

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Walking in the Galilee

Posted on February 23, 2019

Chana and Shmuel from Villa Rimona are pleased to report that this year’s winter rains have turned the Galilee a glorious green.  And the rainfall means that waterfalls in the Galilee are currently some of Israel’s most attractive natural sites … Continue reading →

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