Monthly Archives: February 2019

Innovation, Imagination, Integrity

Posted on February 2, 2019

Please watch Jewish National Fund President Dr Sol Lizerbram at the 2018 JNF National Conference. Hear JNF’s plans for the Galilee and Beersheva, especially the JNF Institute of Technology. And the JNF Boruchin Israel & Zionist Education Center program for … Continue reading →

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Bnei Akiva celebrates 90 years

Posted on February 2, 2019

Around 1,000 representatives from dozens of communities from all over the world participated in the International Conference of World Bnei Akiva at Binyanei Hauma in Jerusalem. The gala event marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the religious youth … Continue reading →

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Bnei Akiva celebrates 90 years

Posted on February 2, 2019

Around 1,000 representatives from dozens of communities from all over the world participated in the International Conference of World Bnei Akiva at Binyanei Hauma in Jerusalem. The gala event marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the religious youth … Continue reading →

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What makes Israel a democracy

Posted on February 2, 2019

Video about the history of the Knesset – Israel’s parliament – and its central role today in the democratic State of Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54C4jxa7ur8

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Gaza border beer

Posted on February 2, 2019

Craft brewery Alexander Beer has launched a special edition “Otef Aza” (Gaza Border) wheat beer, made in part from wheat harvested from fields belonging to Israeli communities bordering Gaza. CEO Ori Sagi promised that all profits from sales of the … Continue reading →

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Seven medals as Israel hosts World judo event

Posted on February 2, 2019

373 competitors from 53 countries came to Tel Aviv for Israel’s first-ever hosting of an International Judo Federation Grand Prix event. Israeli judokas won 4 gold medals, 2 silver and a bronze to top the table and help them in … Continue reading →

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Exhibition of recovered loot

Posted on February 2, 2019

Jerusalem’s Bible Lands museum has assembled a unique exhibit of ancient Holy Land relics that have been retrieved from antiquities thieves. The exhibit is entitled “Finds Gone Astray” and includes the stories behind the recapture of the precious items. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-artifacts-rescued-from-antiquities-thieves-showcased-in-israeli-exhibit/ … Continue reading →

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Another baby rhino

Posted on February 2, 2019

Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari has announced the birth of a baby rhino – the 31st at the Israeli zoo. The new female rhino was born on Tu Bishvat – the mother, Keren Peles, had given birth to another calf, three … Continue reading →

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John Cleese and Tom Jones

Posted on February 2, 2019

Two British icons of comedy and music are set to perform in Israel this year. Monty Python co-founder John Cleese plans to visit Tel Aviv on 1st & 2nd Sept on his “Last Time to See Me Before I Die” … Continue reading →

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One of the world’s top wine destinations

Posted on February 2, 2019

Israel is fifth on Vinepair’s list of the World’s Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2019. They recommended the Golan Heights Winery, Cremisan Wine Estate and Recanati Winery, among the 50-plus wineries in a land just 260 miles long by 70 … Continue reading →

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