Monthly Archives: April 2021

The oldest pottery inscription

Posted on April 25, 2021

Archaeologists have discovered a 3,500-year-old inscription on a pottery sherd at the ancient town of Tel Lachish, about 40km from Jerusalem. It has been described as the “missing link” of early writing in the Southern Levant, which most, if not … Continue reading →

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Zionism month

Posted on April 25, 2021

We Believe in Israel (WBII) and the Zionist Federation (ZF) are promoting Zionism month from Apr 19 – May 14. Its aim is to give a simple core understanding of Zionism to audiences outside the Jewish Community who have only … Continue reading →

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A country of contrasts

Posted on April 25, 2021

Heavy rain and low temperatures on the weekend of 10-11 April resulted in 15-20 cm of snow on Mount Hermon. Then on 19th Apr temperatures in the center of the country exceeded 40 degrees centigrade. Israel’s facemask regulations were relaxed … Continue reading →

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World Bible Quiz winner

Posted on April 25, 2021

Gilad Avrahamoff, of the Yeshivat Bnei Akiva, Netanya won the World Bible Quiz for Youth 2021 in Jerusalem. He received his award from the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/304432 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxJ0jljOuQU

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Grandson follows survivor into the IDF

Posted on April 25, 2021

Chaim Luviner, escaped the Nazis and eventually arrived in Israel, where he served in the Israel Defense Forces’ Armored 7th Corps. Today, his 22-year-old grandson, Lt. Ran Shaked, serves as a team commander in the elite reconnaissance unit of the … Continue reading →

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Building bridges with music

Posted on April 25, 2021

With family hailing from Algeria and Tunisia, Israeli Riff Cohen is a one-of-a-kind musician, whose eclectic tunes are connecting people all through the Middle East. She has performed in Jordan and Turkey. She was even hailed in Paris by Moroccans … Continue reading →

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Judoka medals at Euro Championships

Posted on April 25, 2021

At the European Judoka Championships in Portugal, Israel’s Tohar Butbul won the silver medal in the men’s under-73kg event, while Israel’s world champion Sagi Muki won bronze in the under-81kg. Israel’s Gefen Primo won bronze in the women’s under-52kg. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judokas-land-1-silver-medal-2-bronze-at-european-championships/ … Continue reading →

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Rare historical videos released

Posted on April 25, 2021

The Jerusalem Cinematheque has released rare historical videos, documenting Israel’s visual history in newsreels, home movies, and rare films from the late 19th century till the present day. The new free website includes 7,000 topics and is accessible in both … Continue reading →

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The first baby langur at Biblical zoo

Posted on April 25, 2021

Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo has just celebrated the birth of its first baby langur monkey. It hasn’t been named yet because its mother is being very protective, and zookeepers still do not know its gender. The zoo’s collection includes most of … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem celebrates back to normal

Posted on April 25, 2021

What a difference Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day) was in Jerusalem this year compared to last year! Israel 73 was a time for celebration after a year of lockdowns and isolation. http://rjstreets.com/2021/04/18/jerusalem-celebrating-back-to-normal/

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