Monthly Archives: December 2021

Covid is not what it seems

Posted on December 26, 2021

Scientists at Israel’s Ben Gurion University have found that coronavirus patients have damaged mitochondria in the blood, but not in the lungs. They now urge a medical re-think, in that it is the immune system that needs treating and that … Continue reading →

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Ancient synagogue discovered

Posted on December 19, 2021

A 2,000-year-old synagogue from the Second Temple period was recently discovered in Migdal, the second synagogue from the period to be found in that location. Migdal was the main base for Yosef Ben Matityahu (Flavius Josephus) when he fought against … Continue reading →

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A light for the indigenous nations

Posted on December 19, 2021

Israel is an inspiration to the New Zealand Maoris. They see parallels in the two nations – specifically the revival of the Hebrew language, the genealogies in the Tanakh, the literature describing the longing for Jerusalem and the reverence for … Continue reading →

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A prayer to take into space

Posted on December 19, 2021

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog presented Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe with a glass cube inscribed with a prayer for the welfare of Israel that he will take into space next year. The prayer is in the handwriting of its author, the … Continue reading →

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3,000 Israel supporters at Florida summit

Posted on December 19, 2021

The Israeli-American Council’s (IAC) 2021 National Summit in Hollywood Florida became “little Tel Aviv” as 3,000 participants enjoyed a weekend of music, culture, and discussions. All were Covid-19 tested and the communal Shabbat dinner was held on the poolside terrace. … Continue reading →

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A Talmud “survivor”

Posted on December 19, 2021

A book found on the Israeli roadside has been identified as a copy of a section of the Talmud that survived the Nazis. The book (tractate Sanhedrin) will now be preserved in the archives of Yad Vashem. It is further … Continue reading →

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“Miss Universe” was good PR for Israel

Posted on December 19, 2021

Hundreds of millions globally watched the “Miss Universe” pageant in Israel. Contestants gave glowing reports of their experiences, especially the winner Miss India – a strong advocate for women’s empowerment, but also Miss Morocco, Miss Turkey, and Miss Bahrain. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-beauty-on-full-display-as-india-takes-the-crown-at-miss-universe-in-eilat/ … Continue reading →

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World para-Taekwondo champion

Posted on December 19, 2021

Israel’s Asaf Yasur (19) won gold at the World Para Taekwondo Championships in Istanbul. Yasur, who lost both his arms below the elbow six years ago, beat Turkey’s Qli Can Ozcan by 57-42 points to win the under 58kg category. … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem hosts World Flag Football Championship

Posted on December 19, 2021

A record 39 teams (900 players, coaches, etc.) from 22 countries participated in the 10th International Federation of American Football Flag Football World Championships in Jerusalem. Most of them also experienced their first Chanukah candle lighting. https://worldisraelnews.com/jerusalem-hosts-flag-football-world-championship/ https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=150307 https://www.israel21c.org/jerusalem-hosts-flag-football-world-championship/

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Walk 4 cubits in Jerusalem

Posted on December 19, 2021

This year’s Jerusalem Biennale runs until Dec 30 and is titled “Four Cubits,” – the ancient measurement that equates to some two meters. It features 300+ artists from 10 countries whose works can be seen “up close”. And the exhibit … Continue reading →

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