Monthly Archives: August 2019

Awards for three inspiring women Zionists

Posted on August 4, 2019

The World Zionist Organization honored Ilana Metzger, Joy Wolfe (StandWithUs UK President and VeryGoodNewsIsrael supporter) and Ruth Jacobs for their Zionist activism by awarding them Golden Golda Awards – named after former Israeli premier Golda Meir. https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/three-inspiring-women-honoured-for-israel-advocacy-at-golden-golda-awards/

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Israel welcomes 121 Ukrainian Olim

Posted on August 4, 2019

A special flight, organized by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, brought 121 new immigrants to Israel from the Ukraine. They were welcomed at a special ceremony attended by Israel’s Prime Minister, the Absorption Minister and the president of … Continue reading →

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Herzl inspires forever

Posted on August 4, 2019

I briefly mentioned previously (Nov 2015) the Israel Forever Foundation. It has just launched the “My Herzl International Youth Essay Competition,” to mark the anniversary of Theodor Herzl’s passing. Teens worldwide, aged 13 to 17, are invited to write about … Continue reading →

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J.Lo knocks it out of the park

Posted on August 4, 2019

Jennifer Lopez’s “It’s My Party” concert to celebrate her 50th birthday in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park was acclaimed as one of the best ever. The singer/dancer brought a 100-person crew, including dancers, musicians and 45 tons of equipment for the … Continue reading →

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Whale shark returns to Israeli coast

Posted on August 4, 2019

For the fourth time this year, the largest species of fish – a whale shark – has been tracked swimming up the Gulf of Eilat. Israel is a haven for this endangered species, due to warm waters and the absence … Continue reading →

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Summer night of two hugs

Posted on August 4, 2019

Two recent emotional encounters in Jerusalem included  ex-Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau and the son of the chaplain of the US Army unit that liberated him from Buchenwald. Also, President Rivlin greeting Dr Ruth Westheimer at the Jerusalem Film Festival’s … Continue reading →

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World premier of flamenco romance

Posted on August 4, 2019

Spanish flamenco star María Juncal is to premiere her latest work, Life is Romance (La Vida es un Romance), on 9th Aug at the Suzanne Dellal Center as part of the Tel Aviv International Dance Festival. Juncal performs annually in … Continue reading →

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Film debut for Oscar-winning film

Posted on August 4, 2019

I reported previously (2nd Mar) when Israeli director Guy Nattiv won an Academy Award (Oscar) for his Live Action Short film “Skin”.  Skin has just opened at US theatres and will be shown at October’s Haifa International Film Festival. (See … Continue reading →

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Window wonderland

Posted on August 4, 2019

Jerusalem’s “Window Stories,” is a towering palace made of 550 windows salvaged from across the city, in a variety of shapes and styles from different eras. It is free to the public until 21st Sep in Gan HaSus (Horse Garden) … Continue reading →

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Stay on top of your work

Posted on August 4, 2019

Israel’s Monday.com is used by 350,000 people in 80,000 organizations, from 76 countries to manage and track projects, manufacturing lines, and schedules. It has just raised $150 million, valuing the company at nearly $2 billion and making it a Unicorn. … Continue reading →

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