Monthly Archives: September 2020

Just a regular event

Posted on September 6, 2020

An everyday example of an Israeli soldier helping an elderly Arab down steps in Jerusalem. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-true-israeli-kindness-soldier-helps-elderly-arab-in-jerusalem/

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Stoudemire conversion completed

Posted on September 6, 2020

Amar’e Stoudemire, the NBA star who continued his basketball career by making Aliyah to Israel, has confirmed that his conversion to Judaism is now complete. His Hebrew name is Yahoshafat Ben Avraham. Stoudemire helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win the Israeli … Continue reading →

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The ship that launched the Jewish State

Posted on September 6, 2020

The famous voyage of the ship Exodus in 1947 carrying 4,500 Holocaust survivors made a huge global impact. Netanya’s Ervin Birnbaum was on board and has been enthralling us with his eye-witness testimony.  Here are links to the first two … Continue reading →

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Save a life – donate your plasma

Posted on September 6, 2020

More than 83,000 Israelis have recovered from Covid-19 infection. They are requested urgently to call Magen David Adom Blood Services on 03-9101101 to donate plasma so that their antibodies can save lives. The Talmud states “Whoever saves a life it’s … Continue reading →

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Israel cycles into history

Posted on September 6, 2020

An Israeli team has begun the Tour de France – the first time in its 107-year history. Israel Start-up Nation’s Krists Neilands even gave Israel their first podium finish at the end of Stage 4. He did not win the … Continue reading →

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Bird photographers of the year

Posted on September 6, 2020

Two Israeli photographers won Gold in the 2020 Bird Photography of the Year (BPOTY) competition. Moshe Cohen won the Attention to Detail category with his photo of a Scops owl next to a tree. Gadi Shmila won the Bird in … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 facemasks for Tour de France

Posted on September 6, 2020

The Team Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team are using anti-viral SonoMasks made by Israel’s Sonovia during their participation in this year’s Tour de France bicycle race. The washable, reusable anti-pathogen facemasks are branded with the team’s logo. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3846584,00.html

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Giant manta ray visits Israeli waters

Posted on September 6, 2020

The marine unit of Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority recently sighted a rare giant manta way near Eilat – the largest specimen seen swimming off the Israeli coast in the last 15 years. The giant manta is defined as a … Continue reading →

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Israeli Wonder Woman returns

Posted on September 6, 2020

Israeli actress Gal Gadol is back in her superhero role in Wonder Woman 1984 which is scheduled to be released on 2nd October. She also stars in a remake of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU0oCJJxvMY https://unitedwithisrael.org/israels-wonder-woman-stars-in-two-blockbusters-opening-this-fall/

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Save the Arts, Yay!

Posted on September 6, 2020

STAY (Save The Arts Yay) performing arts benefit in Tel Aviv on Oct 1st will feature some of Israel’s top comedic and musical performers. They include Yohay Sponder, Lioz Shem Tov, Kandi Abelson, Chaya Lev, Grant and Daniella Crankshaw from … Continue reading →

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