Monthly Archives: March 2020

Prayers against coronavirus

Jews globally prayed virtually on Zoom to end the spread of COVID-19. The gathering, led by Israel’s Chief Rabbis David Lau and Yitzchak Yosef, is believed to be the largest joint prayer ever held. Meanwhile Jewish, Moslem and Christian leaders … Continue reading

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Record-breaking flight to Australia

In a historic first, El Al flew a commercial flight directly from Israel to Australia to evacuate Israelis stranded due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 17-hour flight landed in Perth and took off several hours later. It carried 230 Israelis, … Continue reading

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The Kinneret is almost full

Prayers for rain have worked. The Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is at a 16-year high – just short of the upper red line. At that level, the Dganya Dam should be opened to prevent flooding. A little more rain is … Continue reading

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Can’t stop Aliya

Immigration to Israel continues despite the coronavirus pandemic. 961 immigrants have arrived in Israel since the beginning of March., They included 72 Ethiopian immigrants from the Falash Mura community.  All new immigrants have to spend their first 2 weeks in … Continue reading

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More Israelis rescued

Israel showed again that it doesn’t abandon its citizens. El Al planes have brought back 40 from Ghana, 600 from Ukraine (on 4 flights), including 160 mostly Arab-Israeli students from Odessa. Other missions include from Italy, Ethiopia, Thailand and Croatia. … Continue reading

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Israelis rescued from Peru

Itzik Garber piloted one of 4 El Al planes that flew 16 hours and over 12,000km to Peru to rescue 1,000 Israelis stranded by the coronavirus outbreak. After a 4-hour break on the ground, Captain Garber flew his Boeing 787 … Continue reading

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President reads to children during lockdown

Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin went on-line to give parents a break. He said, “Read along with me, the whole family or just the children (and take the time for a coffee, without your phone).” He then read the children’s book … Continue reading

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Good for the elderly in Modi’in

Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics and Community Development has set-up a food-distribution system using WhatsApp groups, for homebound Israelis. Over 250 volunteers deliver cooked meals three times a week to vulnerable, elderly residents in each of Modi’in’s 13 neighborhoods. https://www.jns.org/israeli-rabbinical-organization-organizes-innovative-food-distribution-system-for-the-elderly/

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IFCJ donates $2 million to fight coronavirus in Israel

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) has approved $2 million in special grants to 15 Israeli hospitals for respiratory equipment and other lifesaving machinery. It has also purchased 20 special testing devices for Magen David Adom. https://www.jns.org/ifcj-donates-2-million-to-fight-coronavirus-in-israel/

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Things to do while stuck in quarantine

Israel21c has produced a summary of the opportunities that self-isolation provides for you to indulge in all those things you never have time for.  VeryGoodNewsIsrael recommends the Virtual tour around Israel. And COVID-19 hasn’t stopped the Hula Valley bird migration. … Continue reading

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