Monthly Archives: January 2021

Green passports for vaccinated citizens

Posted on January 10, 2021

Israel’s Health Ministry is to issue “green passport” for Israelis who have been inoculated against the coronavirus. The app or printout will enable access to cultural and sporting events, museums, conferences, and possibly restaurants, cafes, malls, hotels, gyms and swimming … Continue reading →

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Why Israel is a Covid-19 vaccination leader

Posted on January 10, 2021

The reasons for Israel’s high vaccination rate include universal healthcare, loyalty to health funds, focus on prevention, experience with emergencies and flu vaccines, secure access to patient medical records, hi-tech systems, publicity about vaccine availability and a willing public. https://www.jpost.com/health-science/nine-reasons-why-israel-leads-the-world-in-vaccine-distribution-654160

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Race for the vaccine

Posted on January 10, 2021

Technion UK hosted a webinar featuring Professor Yotam Bar-Or of Israel’s Technion, who explained everything you need to know about the vaccines to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. He also gave many excellent answers at the end, … Continue reading →

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20.000 make Aliyah despite pandemic

Posted on January 3, 2021

Some 20,000 olim (new immigrants) arrived in Israel during 2020. They came from 70 different countries and despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Over half of the new citizens emigrated from the former Soviet Union, 2,550 from the US and 2,220 from … Continue reading →

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The Abrahamic family

Posted on January 3, 2021

The Arab delegation from the UAE and Bahrain in Israel this month visited historical and cultural sites in Israel. It was chaperoned by a new Israeli organization Sharaka (Arabic for “cooperation” or “partnership”). The delegation expressed its thanks for making … Continue reading →

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Still building

Posted on January 3, 2021

Israeli charity Livnot U’Lehibanot (“to build and to be built”) is celebrating its 40th birthday. The organization (reported here previously) provides immersive Israel programs for young English-speaking Jews, combining hikes, volunteering, and “learning about Jewish spirituality through the lens of … Continue reading →

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Pollard returns

Posted on January 3, 2021

Jonathan Pollard was a controversial figure, but most Israelis were pleased to see him come home. Together with Israel’s Prime Minister, he recited the Shehechiyanu blessing for auspicious events. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/294026 https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-jonathan-pollard-kisses-the-ground-as-he-arrives-in-israel/

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More Ethiopian immigrants

Posted on January 3, 2021

As part of Operation Rock of Israel (see here previously), another flight has brought 219 Ethiopian immigrants to the Jewish State. Thanks to the support of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) it has united many Ethiopian families … Continue reading →

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More success for Gal Gadot

Posted on January 3, 2021

The movie Wonder Woman 1984 staring Israel’s Gal Gadot is the most successful film of the coronavirus pandemic, grossing $16.7 million over the holiday weekend. Gal Gadot’s next movie is “Cleopatra” and work has already begun on Wonder Woman 3. … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian Israeli golfer wins Israel Masters

Posted on January 3, 2021

Iso Asher immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia in 1991 and has been working at the Caesarea Golf Club for 27 years. He decided to enter the Israel Men’s Masters tournament at the club for the first time.  And at the … Continue reading →

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