Monthly Archives: April 2019

The answer to the big chicken-egg question

Posted on April 28, 2019

Bar-Ilan University researchers have used 3D virtual modelling to piece back together the broken shell of an egg laid 2,600 years ago. It has resolved a Rabbinic dispute over the size of Temple-era eggs, providing evidence that they were similar … Continue reading →

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Senior UK Muslim leaders visit Israel

Posted on April 28, 2019

Seven senior British Muslim scholars have just visited Israel. They laid wreaths at Yad Vashem, visited the Kotel, Al-Aqsa and villages on the Gaza border.  The clergymen met senior Jewish and Christian religious leaders, as well as imams whose salaries … Continue reading →

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Australia opens trade office in Jerusalem

Posted on April 28, 2019

Following Australia’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Australia has opened a Trade and Defense office in downtown Jerusalem. It will strengthen Australia’s business ties with Israel in defense, education, high-tech and other areas. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/261769

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Two tons of matzah from Jerusalem to Poland

Posted on April 28, 2019

Israeli charity Shavei Israel has sponsored the purchase and shipment of nearly 2,000 boxes of matzah for the 4,000 Jews living openly in Poland. The matzah was used at communal Passover sederim across Poland and given out for free to … Continue reading →

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Linoy Ashram wins 2 gold and 2 bronze

Posted on April 28, 2019

At this year’s second Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia, Israel’s Linoy Ashram won gold medals with the hoops and the clubs. She also won bronze medals in the ball and the ribbon events. http://www.ueg.org/news/ashram-and-soldatova-shine-sofia

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Tel Aviv candy festival

Posted on April 28, 2019

Tel Aviv’s Namal (port) farmers’ market hosted the first ever Candy Festival. The exotic delicacies comprised mostly hand-crafted treats made with local ingredients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ohuyWTJLcQ

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Talented Israeli hands it to them

Posted on April 28, 2019

When an Israeli appeared on Britain’s got talent, his unique musical performance impressed all four judges and got a big hand (or two) from the delighted audience. https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/israeli-performer-gets-four-yeses-with-bizarre-act-on-britains-got-talent/ https://youtu.be/R3GAKlmvgko

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J.Lo to perform in Israel

Posted on April 28, 2019

There have been many rumors in the past, but it is now quite likely that pop star and actress Jennifer Lopez will make her Israeli debut at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park on August 1. J.Lo’s show is part of her … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 50 years after Woodstock

Posted on April 28, 2019

Israel’s annual “Almost Cut My Hair” festival commemorates the Woodstock festival at Bethel New York in 1969, known as the greatest musical event ever.  Hundreds of Israelis pitched tents in the Arava desert to hear original Woodstock tributes plus new … Continue reading →

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Israeli star helps win vital soccer game

Posted on April 28, 2019

Israeli striker Tomer Hemed as he scored twice to help his UK soccer team QPR thrash rivals Swansea City 4-0 and move them up the Championship league table. https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/israeli-striker-tomer-hemeds-double-helps-qpr-record-rare-win/

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