Monthly Archives: May 2020

Recovered

Posted on May 17, 2020

The 22-year-old critical coronavirus patient (see here) who woke from a 3-week coma in April has now begun rehabilitation at Sheba hospital. https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-virus-sees-few-new-cases-a-once-critically-ill-22-year-old-recovers/

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Surge in Aliya

Posted on May 10, 2020

Aliya organization Nefesh b’Nefesh received 455 Aliya applications from the US in April. Another 642 have downloaded and are working on their applications. Both numbers are 50% higher than in April 2019. Meanwhile, 18 American new Olim have just arrived … Continue reading →

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Sudanese refugee’s journey to Judaism

Posted on May 10, 2020

Micha’el Derek Tanju was born in Darfur. At the age of 3 his parents were murdered by terrorists. He escaped to Israel in 2008. After graduating and National Service, he converted to Judaism and is currently studying computer science at … Continue reading →

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Kotel opens for prayers

Posted on May 10, 2020

The Western Wall (Kotel) Plaza in Jerusalem has re-opened to worshippers living outside the Old City. Up to 300 worshippers are allowed to pray in the Plaza simultaneously All must wear masks and stay in marked areas to maintain social … Continue reading →

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Returning lost property

Posted on May 10, 2020

An orthodox Jew from Jerusalem found a wallet with over 40,000 shekels ($11,000). He wouldn’t rest until he found the owner – a Palestinian Arab from Bethlehem – and returned the money to him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2wwrVGvl4A

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Dolphins and sharks visit Israel

Posted on May 10, 2020

This video shows bottlenose dolphins, an endangered species, off the coast of Ashkelon. Plus, dozens of sandbar sharks off the nearby coast of Ashdod. Finally, a rare whale shark swam up the Gulf of Eilat – the same spot where … Continue reading →

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We can fix you

Posted on May 10, 2020

Israeli NGO Koolulam organized over 5,000 People from 66 countries to record themselves singing “Fix You” by UK band Coldplay in 3-part harmony. The end-result was amazing and brings universal hope during the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_7jvxBObaw

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Movie awards for Asia

Posted on May 10, 2020

The Israeli movie “Asia” won three awards at the Tribeca Film Festival. Shira Haas won Best Actress in the International category. Director Ruthy Pribar won the Nora Ephron Award for excellence in storytelling by a female director. “Asia” also won … Continue reading →

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Schools, markets & malls re-open

Posted on May 10, 2020

Throughout Israel, students in grades 1 to 3, plus grades 11 and 12 have returned to classes. Shopping malls and Jerusalem’s famous open-air Mahane Yehuda shuk (market) have reopened after two months, signaling a major step in Israel’s gradual return … Continue reading →

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Intel moves in on Moovit

Posted on May 10, 2020

Intel has acquired Israel’s smart-transit startup Moovit for some $900 million to join up with Mobileye (acquired Apr 2017). Moovit (reported here previously) provides free real-time crowdsourced information about public transportation schedules. It is used by 800 million riders across … Continue reading →

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