Monthly Archives: June 2019

Those Bar & Bat Mitzvot

Posted on June 2, 2019

I reported last week (see here) on the Bar and Bat Mitzvot in Jerusalem for hearing impaired children. Sharon has since written more about the event and includes many fabulous photos including that of Jewish Agency chair Isaac Herzog. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=118569

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Neo-Nazi had a life-changing dream

Posted on June 2, 2019

Yonatan Langer belonged to a neo-Nazi group but was questioning its aims and looking for spirituality. Then he had a strange dream which inspired him to learn about kabbalah. He has since converted to Judaism and made Aliya. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAgQ8ZFwdiM

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Celebrating Jerusalem Day

Posted on June 2, 2019

Here are links to several of Jacob Richman’s websites containing videos, songs and useful information about Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) – the anniversary of the unification of Israel’s capital city during the 1967 Six-Day War.  This year, Jerusalem Day falls … Continue reading →

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Sir Frank Lowy makes Aliya

Posted on June 2, 2019

Sir Frank Lowy, a Holocaust survivor who fought in Israel’s War of Independence and went on to become a billionaire shopping magnate in Australia, has made Aliyah. Lowy was knighted in 2017 for his contribution to the UK economy through … Continue reading →

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Hotel staff bring meals to hospital visitors

Posted on June 2, 2019

Staff at Dan Hotel’s King David Jerusalem help pack and deliver food for Ezer Mizion’s Lottie’s Kitchen – the organization that provides meals for families visiting seriously ill patients in Israeli hospitals.  The Dan hotel chain encourages staff to volunteer … Continue reading →

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We Believe in Israel has 20,000 activists

Posted on June 2, 2019

When pro-Israel NGO We Believe in Israel launched in 2011 it dreamed of recruiting 20,000 activists to campaign for Israel. Its dream has come true and you can join too. https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/grassroots-pro-israel-20000th-activist-sign-up/ https://www.webelieveinisrael.org.uk/join_the_movement

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Caesarea Visitor Center

Posted on June 2, 2019

The Caesarea Development Corporation has launched an innovative NIS 150 million visitor center in Caesarea harbor funded by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation.  A dramatic video and archaeology introduce visitors to Herod the King of Judea, and his founding of … Continue reading →

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Samarian wine wins International award

Posted on June 2, 2019

The Gvaot winery, at Givat Harel in the Samaria hills, won a gold medal at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London. Its Gofna Cabernet Sauvignon was hailed as a “brilliant warm-climate Cabernet.” http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/263801

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Eurovision postcards from Israel

Posted on June 2, 2019

Many people have commented that the best parts of the Eurovision Song Contest were the “Postcard” introductions broadcast before each act. They showed the performers dancing and enjoying themselves all over Israel. This video just contains the postcards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTLz7pwp0oc

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Israel Festival attracts 30,000

Posted on June 2, 2019

The 58th annual Israel Festival in Jerusalem (until 15th Jun) showcases a rich, varied and multidisciplinary artistic program from Israel and around the world. More than 30,000 visitors are enjoying dance, music, theater, performance art, video art and instillations from … Continue reading →

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