Monthly Archives: June 2022

Cleaner finds and returns NIS 1 million bank check

One of the cleaning staff of the Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem found a wallet containing a bank check for one million shekels. After trying to contact the owner, Israel Railways’ lost items department phoned the bank, who came … Continue reading

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Saving a life on Jerusalem Day

A school worker suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in Petach Tikvah. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Sariel abandoned Jerusalem Day prayers and together with fellow paramedics restored the man’s pulse and breathing. Sariel returned to his synagogue in time to sing … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Day

Enjoy some of the excitement of Israel’s 55th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Over 50,000 participated in the Flag March. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/328421 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYpJDdaGmHY

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Independence Day in Bahrain

In Bahrain, hundreds celebrated Israel Independence Day for the first time. The event attracted members of the government, the Shura Council, military personnel from the ministries of Defense and Interior and the Bahrain Defense Force, and ambassadors to Bahrain from … Continue reading

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A drone over Judea on Independence Day

As Israel celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Ezri Tubi captured these beautiful views of Judea and Samaria from the air, using his drone and camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRuS5nBGhY4

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Section of 2000-year-old aqueduct uncovered

Excavations in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanatziv neighborhood have revealed a 40-meter piece of the capital’s ancient main water carrier dating back to the Hasmonean era 2100+ years ago.  The complete 21 km aqueduct was in use until the British replaced it … Continue reading

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Israel is recommended – by CNN

CNN Travel has named Israel as one of the top eleven destinations to visit this summer. It singles out Eilat, the Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and a classic Israeli breakfast.  h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REkGC5xbvUA

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Deep Purple is timeless

British rock band Deep Purple played to a sold-out Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv. They also played in Jerusalem. Formed in 1968, they played all-time classics plus from their 2020 and 2021 albums. Don Airey even did a keyboard … Continue reading

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Martial Artist honors survivors

Israeli lightweight mixed martial artist (MMA) Natan Levy has just won his first top-level Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match. In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, he is to auction off his equipment from the fight to raise funds for Holocaust … Continue reading

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18 cool things to do for free in Tel Aviv

Though Tel Aviv ranks as one of the world’s most expensive city to live in, visitors will find plenty of activities that don’t cost a shekel. And read below about the street names. https://www.israel21c.org/18-cool-things-to-do-in-tel-aviv-for-free-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1dBivg7Z0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN_pJmuTtzw https://www.israel21c.org/tracing-the-history-of-tel-aviv-through-its-street-names/

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