Monthly Archives: November 2020

Happy Aliyah Day

On the week of Yom Ha’Aliyah, Israel welcomed its 16,000th immigrant of 2020. The second article describes some of the Anglo-Israelis who were key to the founding of the State. They include Chaim Weizmann, David (Mickey) Marcus, Gold Meir, Abba … Continue reading

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70-year-old has 3 ceremonies in a month

A 70-year-old former immigrant from Moldova, remarried his wife at a ceremony in their hometown of Nof Hagalil. It was his 3rd ceremony in a month following conversion to Judaism and Bar Mitzvah. They had a civil marriage 47 years … Continue reading

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18 good things in Jerusalem

A montage from Yom Kippur to Sukkot. It includes street prayers, colorful clouds, building, harvest moon, clean streets, the 4 species, small porch sukkahs, President Rivlin’s virtual sukkah and a mobile sukkah pulled by a bicycle. http://rjstreets.com/2020/10/05/18-good-things-in-jerusalem-from-yom-kippur-to-sukkot/

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Rav Soloveitchik and the State of Israel

Fascinating archival 1955 recording of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (“The Rav”) describing the miraculous events leading to the founding of the modern Jewish State. He stated that “were one to document (the history of) the United Nations, they accomplished nothing … Continue reading

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Helping each other

This article describes many of the acts of kindness that Israelis perform to help other members of the Startup community. They include rent-free offices, networking, brainstorming, training, sharing data and referrals to investors. Although competition is fierce, Israeli entrepreneurs want … Continue reading

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City Bakes Jerusalem

British Master Baker Paul Hollywood has brought his TV series to Israel’s Capital City.  He has several unique culinary experiences. He learns about the city’s baking culture and history. He then creates Jerusalem bagel bread and almond and pomegranate loaf … Continue reading

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Land of Milk and Honey

Two single malt whiskies distilled in Tel Aviv received top scores from Whisky Advocate – one of the world’s leading whisky magazines. Milk & Honey Distillery’s M&H Classic and M&H Elements Sherry Cask single malts scored 91 and 90, respectively. … Continue reading

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Documentary of Israel’s equestrian champion

“UnReined,” is a new documentary about Israeli equestrian champion Nancy Zeitlin who made Aliya from San Diego in 1967.  As a riding instructor she worked with disadvantaged youth including Palestinian Arabs.  She still holds Israel’s equestrian high jump record. https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-breaking-equestrian-stars-in-new-doc-weaving-her-history-with-israels/

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Renovating the Tower of David

Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum, also known as the Citadel, is having a $40 million refurbishment while it is closed to tourists. It includes improved accessibility, a new visitor’s center and entrance, new galleries and an educational space. The site … Continue reading

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New sculptures in Botanical gardens

“Returning to Nature,” is a new circular path containing 15 sculptures at Jerusalem’s Botanical Gardens. The contemporary art exhibition can also be experienced virtually. https://www.israel21c.org/15-sculptures-unveiled-at-jerusalem-botanical-gardens/ https://www.jbgculture.com/virtualtour

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