Monthly Archives: March 2019

Don’t let Hatzala run out of gas

Posted on March 10, 2019

This campaign video from Hatzala Beit Shemesh shows what could happen if its funds dry up.  Please help if you can. (video features the son of one of VeryGoodNewsIsrael’s most loyal readers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxs66f_e86U

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Palestinian Arab discovers he’s Jewish

Posted on March 10, 2019

A young Palestinian Arab was brought up as a Muslim and taught at an UNRWA school to despise Jews, but all of that changed when he took a closer look at his own family tree. Now he’s taken the name … Continue reading →

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A land without people

Posted on March 10, 2019

A collector of ancient maps from Ramat Gan has an historical map prepared by a British survey mission at the end of the 19th Century. The map proves that prior to the first Aliyah the Land was meager and empty. … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom, your new kidney awaits you

Posted on March 10, 2019

A life-saving kidney for a religious Jewish resident of Beit Shemesh became available on a Friday night. Israeli police officers rushed him to hospital in a patrol car for emergency transplant surgery. On Saturday night the police were informed that … Continue reading →

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Arguments for the sake of Heaven

Posted on March 10, 2019

The Bible Study meeting at the Jerusalem residence of Israel’s President was entitled “The Power of Disagreement and the Culture of Discourse”. President Rivlin said “I believe in the strength of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel, and so … Continue reading →

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Israeli rhythmic gymnast wins 3 Golds

Posted on March 10, 2019

Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram won three gold medals at the Grand Prix Marbella in Spain, coming top in the hoop, clubs, and ribbons competitions.  She is now a favorite to win a medal in the 2020 Olympic Games in … Continue reading →

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Shalva Band to perform at Eurovision

Posted on March 10, 2019

Israel’s “special” Shalva Band had to withdraw from the Eurovision competition (see here) but will instead perform during the interval at the second semi-final.  The band will also perform at the official state ceremony on Israel’s Independence Day on Mount … Continue reading →

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The Israeli who won 10 Olympic medals

Posted on March 10, 2019

Officially, Israel has only ever won one gold medal – Gal Fridman won it for the men’s sailboard at the 2004 Athens Olympics.  Few know about Ágnes Keleti who now lives in Herzliya. She won ten Olympic medals including five … Continue reading →

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Wrestling championship comes to Israel

Posted on March 10, 2019

Jay Lethal will defend his Ring of Honor (ROH) world wrestling title against David Starr on 21st Apr in Netanya – the first time in the Jewish State. Proceeds raised from the show will go to the NGO Make A … Continue reading →

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Spring Journey

Posted on March 10, 2019

Erez Speiser of Israel By Foot has sent me news of Spring Journey 2019. 16 days of unique hiking journey, starting on 22nd March from Mount Hermon, all the way down to the Sea of Galilee. Via streams and springs. … Continue reading →

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