Monthly Archives: February 2020

Ancient Old City gate re-opened in Jerusalem

Posted on February 16, 2020

After 2000 years, Israel has re-opened an entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City, previously discovered in the 1930s. Buried underneath the Damascus Gate, the entrance and plaza were used by the Romans when they ruled Judea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e2Nafo1vuQ

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US Ambassador plants tree at US embassy

Posted on February 16, 2020

On the Jewish festival of Tu BiShvat (New Year for Trees), US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman planted an olive tree (a symbol of peace) at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.  And (TY Sharon) for photos and descriptions of how … Continue reading →

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Four hundred more Ethiopian Israelis

Posted on February 16, 2020

The Israeli cabinet has approved the next wave of 400 Ethiopian Aliyah – immigration to Israel. These Falash Mura (forced converts to Christianity) maintained their connection to Judaism in Ethiopia and their hopes of coming to Israel. Many have relatives … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Olim land on International Holocaust Day

Posted on February 16, 2020

184 new immigrants (Olim) made Aliyah from Ukraine on Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. They landed in Israel on six separate flights financed by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. https://www.jns.org/ukrainian-olim-land-in-israel-on-international-holocaust-remembrance-day/

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Survivor returns to Kotel plaza he helped clear in 1967

Posted on February 16, 2020

From 1948 – 67 the Jordanians blocked access to the Kotel (Western Wall) and banned Jews. After the Six-Day War, Shoah survivor Eliyahu helped turn the Kotel plaza into an open space for all. 52 years later, Israeli NGO Ezer … Continue reading →

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Hana reclaims her roots after 500 years

Posted on February 16, 2020

Portuguese Ana discovered her Jewish roots after meeting Israelis in Nepal and then visiting Israel. She then understood the reason for her family’s strange traditions as a descendant of Anusim – Jews forced to convert to Catholicism. Now as Hannah … Continue reading →

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World’s smartest child wants to study in Israel

Posted on February 16, 2020

9-year-old Belgian Laurent Simons has a degree in electrical engineering and an IQ of 147. Although not Jewish, he and his family have just asked Emmanual Nahshon, Israeli Ambassador in Brussels, for help so he can study biotechnology, medicine, and … Continue reading →

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Kirk Douglas – great supporter of Israel

Posted on February 16, 2020

Actor Kirk Douglas, who passed away last week at the age of 103, portrayed US Colonel Mickey Marcus in the movie Cast a Giant Shadow.” His donations to Israel included the Kirk Douglas Theater near the Western Wall and many … Continue reading →

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A thousand vegan chefs

Posted on February 16, 2020

Israel’s Vegan-Friendly and the nonprofit Meatless Monday held a culinary innovation conference at Tel Aviv Port to showcase vegetarian and vegan food trends and developments to over 1000 chefs, catering companies, restaurateurs and food service professionals in Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/vegan-roastbeef-nuggets-to-be-showcased-at-tel-aviv-confab/ https://plantbasedpro.co.il/

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Haredi woman wins Miami half-marathon

Posted on February 16, 2020

Haredi orthodox Israeli mother of five, Beatie Deutsch (reported here previously) won the Miami women’s half-marathon race, beating over 20,000 other runners. She is training to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, but she will not compete as the Marathon is … Continue reading →

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