Monthly Archives: November 2019

A winning couple

Posted on November 24, 2019

Azriel Shilat won the International Bible Quiz for Youth on Independence Day 2018 after a tie-breaking round with Oriah Cohen. The 17-year-old finalists remained friends afterwards and last month Azriel “popped” the ultimate question to Oriah.  They are now engaged … Continue reading →

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Better access to Cave of Patriarchs

Posted on November 24, 2019

The Cave of the Patriarchs (Machpelah), burial place to Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca and Jacob & Leah is to be made accessible to those who cannot climb the steps to the religious site revered by Jews, Christians and … Continue reading →

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A heart attack is no longer a lottery

Posted on November 24, 2019

Mifal HaPais (the Israeli National Lottery) has invested NIS 5 million to install defibrillators at 600 lottery booths across Israel. They will be wirelessly connected to the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service in a bid to cut the incidences … Continue reading →

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The Dead Sea is coming to life

Posted on November 24, 2019

An amazing effect of the contraction of the Dead Sea is that freshwater sink holes have appeared. These have sprouted lush vegetation, attracted birds and even fish. “Water flows east into the Dead Sea. Fishermen will spread their nets to … Continue reading →

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IDF soldier meets Canadian he saved

Posted on November 24, 2019

In 2016 in the middle of his IDF service, Eitan went to donate his stem cells. Israeli NGO Ezer Mizion found he was a match for Jack in Toronto who was dying from bone marrow cancer. His donated cells saved … Continue reading →

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US and Israeli firefighters work side-by-side

Posted on November 24, 2019

The U.S. Emergency Volunteers Project (EVP) trains U.S. firefighters and medical personnel, and then deploys them to Israel in times of need. The firefighters came to Israel in anticipation of high winds and dry conditions. When rockets from Gaza landed, … Continue reading →

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Fifty baby fawns

Posted on November 24, 2019

Jerusalem Valley Gazelle Park celebrated the birth of its 50th fawn. It was only just over two years ago (see here) when the herd tripled in size to twenty. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/47443

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“Hello” what happened to Lionel?

Posted on November 24, 2019

I was wondering if reports of Lionel Richie coming to Israel were “Truly” accurate (see here), until I received notification from my local AACI organization that they were selling tickets for his 2nd March concert.  Now, I’ll be crying “All … Continue reading →

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Israelis win 14 medals at Euro Thai boxing championships.

Posted on November 24, 2019

Israelis took home an astounding 14 medals, (4 of them gold) from the International Federation of Muaythai (Thai boxing) Amateur (IFMA)-EMF European Championships, in Minsk, Belarus. It included medals for the three Gordon brothers from Shiloh. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-first-3-brothers-help-team-win-14-medals-at-thai-boxing-championship/  

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Israeli wins ju-jitsu gold in Abu Dhabi

Posted on November 24, 2019

Israeli 17-year-old Israeli Alon Leviev won gold in the junior under 55kg category at the Ju-jitsu World Championship in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Israeli national anthem Hatikvah was played and the Israeli flag was displayed. … Continue reading →

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