Monthly Archives: July 2019

Israeli Arab Muslim saved the bride’s life

At a recent Jewish wedding chuppah, United Hatzalah paramedic Muawiya Kabha told the other guests that 10 years earlier the bride should have been declared dead in a road accident. “But something from above told me that I need to … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Jerusalem the eternal city

Archaeologists have unearthed a massive Neolithic city during construction of the access roads from the Motza junction to the future Jerusalem Gateway business park. They discovered ancient alleys, buildings for up to 3,000 residents, burial sites, arrowheads, jewelry, plaster, seeds … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Where Biblical dyes were made

Scientists have studied finds previously uncovered at Tel Shikmona, south of Haifa. They have concluded that Shikmona was the first biblical-era facility for producing prestigious purple and blue-dyed textiles (argaman and techelet). https://www.israel21c.org/biblical-shikmona-reveals-its-purple-dyed-secrets/

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Nearly killed by Hamas rocket, now he joins elite IDF unit

In 2002, before Iron Dome, an Israeli toddler was badly wounded when Hamas fired a huge barrage of rockets at the town of Sederot. His little body absorbed 147 shrapnel wounds. Now age 18, he is joining an elite Naval … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Hundreds of new Olim arrive

Over 200 new Jewish immigrants have just arrived in Israel from France, Argentina, Brazil and Eastern Europe. There were tears of joy from many of the 100 French Olim. One said. “I know life in Israel will be better – … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Netflix movie of the rescue of Ethiopian Jews

Netflix has made a new film, telling the story of the Mossad operation to rescue Ethiopian Jews from Sudan in the early 1980s and bring them to the Jewish State.  The spy thriller, “The Red Sea Diving Resort,” is inspired … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

Israeli sporting successes

This week there was gold for Judoka Ori Sasson in Budapest; two golds and a silver in the World Rowing Cup; Israel’s under-18 baseball squad qualified for Europe; and Selamawit Dagnachew (5km) and Marhu Teferi (marathon) will be the first … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

Improve your tennis with your smartphone

Budding tennis professionals (and even top stars) can now examine their progress and improve their game using the results data analysis app from Israel’s LVision.   Its AI system converts videos of matches into statistics, including speed and distance covered of … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

How to keep your cool

Here are some tips to help enjoy Israel’s summer like a local. They include sunshades, water fountains, white shirt over your head, sunscreen and sunglasses, loose clothing, free water parks, fruit shakes and ice pops, avoid peak sun, avoid oven … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

An extraordinary musician

US “experiential” pianist Murray Hidary’s 3 Israeli performances this week should be exciting. He feeds off the different natural ambience of each location and his Beit Guvrin show will be in a huge beautiful cave. He also performs at HaYarkon … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment