Monthly Archives: March 2021

One of the safest places in the world

Posted on March 31, 2021

Every month. Bloomberg calculates the best places to be during the pandemic based on a series of statistics. In time for the Passover festival, Israel became the first new entrant into the top five since the ranking began in November. … Continue reading →

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Unleavening the playing field

Posted on March 31, 2021

Two Israeli matzah world records. 200 residents in the city of Modi’in built a 5.4-meter tower of 950 matzahs and chocolate spread (recycled into chocolate balls). Then the Matzot Aviv factory in Bnei Brak baked the world’s largest single matzah, … Continue reading →

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All who are hungry come and eat

Posted on March 31, 2021

This Passover, even more than previous years, Charity Colel Chabad is fulfilling the mission to feed and clothe Israel’s poorest citizens – Jews, Arabs, Druze, and Christians alike. Its dozens of programs include Pantry Packers, 23 soup kitchens, lunch-bags for … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of Passover in the Holy Land

Posted on March 31, 2021

In Israel, the Passover holiday is particularly special as practically the entire country celebrates. And (TY Sharon) Jerusalem came back to life, just in time for Passover.  Hopefully, it will be “Next Year in Jerusalem” for many more visitors and … Continue reading →

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Virtual tours of Israel

Posted on March 31, 2021

For those currently unable to physically visit Israel, Israel is Beautiful offers instant access to original and informative virtual tiyulim (tours) in Israel. https://israelisbeautiful.com/

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Two gold medals and more

Posted on March 31, 2021

Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram won the all-around gold medal in the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia, Bulgaria. She then won a second gold medal in the ball event a day later. To round off the tournament, Linoy won a … Continue reading →

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Nigerian female basketball star’s Israel tours

Posted on March 31, 2021

Nigerian international basketball player Rosalyn Gold-Onwude has a Russian Jewish mother and a Nigerian father. She toured Israel with Birthright and then as a staff member on her sister’s tour. Rosalyn loved Israel and spent Shabbat with her mother’s Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Israel to host world flag football championship

Posted on March 31, 2021

Israel will host the Flag Football World Championships in Jerusalem from Dec. 6-8, 2021. More than 40 teams from up to 30 countries will compete for the world title that was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.  Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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CBS to remake Shtisel

Posted on March 31, 2021

CBS Studios says that it is developing an American adaptation of the popular Netflix-distributed Israeli drama “Shtisel.”  It is described as a modern take on “Romeo and Juliet” and will be a TV directing debut for Oscar-winner Kenneth Lonergan. Fremantle … Continue reading →

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Laughter and Music in Ra’anana

Posted on March 31, 2021

Celebrate spring and freedom with comedy and song. One of Israel’s top stand-up comedians, Yohay Sponder performs live at Center Stage in English on 1st & 17th April. Also, Evan Kent’s Musical “Shards, Putting the Pieces Together” on 21st April.  … Continue reading →

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