Monthly Archives: April 2020

Seder-in-a-Box

Posted on April 5, 2020

Israeli nonprofit Adopt-A-Safta has partnered with Nefesh b’Nefesh to deliver Passover Seder Boxes to needy, Holocaust survivors and new immigrants. It comes with a fully loaded seder plate, 3-course seder dinner from Kosher caterer Asparagus Catering, matzot and haggadot, delivered … Continue reading →

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Keeping spirits up

Posted on April 5, 2020

Here are some more positive aspects of the current situation. They include Better air quality, starry skies, phone calls from friends and relatives, quiet roads, helpful volunteers, opportunities to be creative, time to relax, wildlife in the cities (see above), … Continue reading →

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Where will help come from?

Posted on April 5, 2020

Senator Lankford from Oklahoma knows the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VTM7_lZVo0&feature=youtu.be&t=220

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We will continue to sing

Posted on April 5, 2020

Israelis enjoyed a social-distancing concert on their balconies in an apartment block in Petah Tikva.  The song “BaShana haba’ah” has the lyrics “You will see. How good it will be. Next year.” https://vimeo.com/397825398

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Haredi community stamps out coronavirus

Posted on April 5, 2020

The 6,000-member Haredi community of Kiryat Yearim (Telz-Stone) was hit hard with coronavirus when an infected resident returned from France. Saving life is paramount, so the community enforced complete isolation on 2,000 residents. There are no recent cases. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-kiryat-yearim-successfully-kicks-coronavirus-out-1001324115

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US Ambassador donates $50,000 to Israeli food bank

Posted on April 5, 2020

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his wife Tammy have donated $50,000 to Leket Israel, the country’s largest food aid organization. It isn’t the first time the ambassador has helped an Israeli food bank https://unitedwithisrael.org/us-ambassador-to-israel-donates-50000-to-national-food-bank/

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Helmsley Trust donates $11 million to aid Israel

Posted on April 5, 2020

The Helmsley Charitable Trust announced an emergency grant of $11 million. It will be used to set up COVID-19 wards in 7 Israeli hospitals and to transform Hasharon Hospital into a dedicated COVID-19 facility. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Helmsley-Trust-donates-11-million-to-boost-Israels-COVID-19-efforts-623394

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Wildlife returns

Posted on April 5, 2020

There are no Israelis or tourists on the beaches of Eilat because of the coronavirus pandemic.  A herd of wild mountain goats took advantage of their absence to have a look around. And (see facebook) an unusual family of flyers … Continue reading →

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More on-line culture

Posted on April 5, 2020

Israel’s NoCamels recommends some more virtual websites for cultural activities during the coronavirus lockdown.  They include the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem, the Tel Aviv Art Studio (Facebook videos), On-line classes at the Tel Aviv University, and Travel Trailer … Continue reading →

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Keeping fit on-line

Posted on April 5, 2020

This article summarizes six Israel-based startups offering online workout tools that can help prevent your transition from fitness fanatic to couch potato. They are Fitness22 (see here), EyeClick (see here),  WizeCare (see here) BlazePod, FitMyTime,and MoonRun. The last 3 appear … Continue reading →

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