Monthly Archives: February 2020

Ancient Jewish site uncovered

Posted on February 9, 2020

Israeli archaeologists have exposed a late 10th-early 9th century BCE Iron Age temple complex at Tel Motza, west of Jerusalem. It has similarities to King Solomon’s Temple and may be one of the sites that were abandoned when sacrificial services … Continue reading →

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Christian students see Israel’s diversity

Posted on February 9, 2020

The non-profit Passages organizes 9-day trips to Israel for 3,000 Christian college students each year. It teaches them about the roots of their faith and exposes them to modern Israel. Participants give post-trip talks to churches and write articles for … Continue reading →

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Pop star Noa joins the IDF

Posted on February 9, 2020

Israel’s up-and-coming music sensation, Noa Kirel, has just begun a two-year term in the IDF. She said, “I want to serve as an example for boys and girls to enlist.” A Rabbi told her parents to change her name from … Continue reading →

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The best restaurant in Paris is Israeli

Posted on February 9, 2020

Shabour, the new restaurant by Israeli chef Assaf Granit, which launched just three months ago in Paris, was named as the French capital’s “Best restaurant of the Year” by Le Figaroscope, the Parisian cultural and gastronomical guide published by the … Continue reading →

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Red Hot Chili Peppers return

Posted on February 9, 2020

The rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers are returning to Tel Aviv for the first time since 2012 (see here). They will be the top group at the Funkyard Tel Aviv Festival at Hayarkon Park on June 10. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Red-Hot-Chili-Pepper-returning-to-Israel-616307

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Israeli skater wins European medal

Posted on February 9, 2020

30-year-old Israeli speed skater Vladislav Bykanov won a bronze medal in the 1,500 meters race at the European Short Track Speed Skating Championship in Hungary. He is now looking to qualify for Tokyo, which would be his third Olympic Games. … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s new tropical paradise

Posted on February 9, 2020

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens’ Tropical Conservatory has reopened to the public after an 18-month, $2 million transformation. Its rainforest and desert regions contain some 300 kinds of plants, including endangered species, exotic banana trees, coffee plants, orchids and cacti. https://www.israel21c.org/9-pictures-of-jerusalems-new-tropical-paradise/

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Israel’s desert is alive

Posted on February 9, 2020

150 wildlife photographers submitted some 500 photos to judges at the Planet Arava 2 festival and competition in Eilat. The aim of the festival was “to promote the Arava’s landscape and animals through photography by people who feel an affinity … Continue reading →

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Read about Israeli chutzpah

Posted on February 9, 2020

Israeli entrepreneur Inbal Arieli is also the author of “Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship”. She explains how Israel’s unique culture generates “disruptors” who want to change the world. Factors include parenting and uncertainty that encourage … Continue reading →

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Free books for children

Posted on February 9, 2020

Food giant McDonalds in Israel is giving away free reading books to children when they or their parents buy Happy Meals. “The Everforest Twins: Adventures in the Wild World”, are written by the children’s author Cressida Cowell and have been … Continue reading →

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