Monthly Archives: September 2022

Million-dollar coin returns to Israel

Posted on September 18, 2022

A Judean quarter-shekel silver coin (one of only two in existence) was returned to the State of Israel in ceremony in New York. It was minted in 69 CE by the Jewish leaders of the Great Revolt (66-73 CE) as … Continue reading →

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How Israel is attracting young tech talent

Posted on September 18, 2022

Useful summary of four initiatives to help talented individuals make Aliyah and fill the gaps in Israel’s high-tech industry. Israel Innovation Authority grants; MasaTech career relocation program; Government fast-track Law of Return; plus, specific company programs. https://www.jns.org/opinion/how-israel-is-attracting-young-tech-talent/

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Wrestling with an Angel

Posted on September 18, 2022

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Yair had spent Shabbat with a family in Tiberias when he was called to save the life of a 73-year-old family member who suffered cardiac arrest. After 20 mins his pulse returned. Yair said afterwards he … Continue reading →

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20 years of Aliyah work

Posted on September 18, 2022

Nefesh b’Nefesh is celebrating 20 years of moving Jews from North America to Israel. NbN’s tremendous efforts have enabled 75,000+ Jews to begin new lives in the Jewish State. https://www.jns.org/celebrating-20-years-of-resettling-north-american-jewry-into-careers-homes-and-lives-in-israel/ https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-716512

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Israel In Our Lives

Posted on September 18, 2022

Don’t miss this Israel21c Zoom event “Israel In Our Lives: Innovation & Impact” on 25 Oct at 12noon Pacific Time. Hear from three Israeli scientists who are pioneering innovations in space and learn about their global impact. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-65HsZw2QYm43NSZoMkNXQ

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David Ben Gurion’s archives

Posted on September 18, 2022

Israel’s Ben-Gurion University has constructed a new building to house the archives of David Ben Gurion – Israel’s first President. The new site in Sde Boker will become a focus for studying Ben-Gurion, and through his life, learning about Zionism … Continue reading →

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Come excavate Biblical history

Posted on September 18, 2022

“Unearth the Land of the Bible,” is a joint partnership between Israel’s Tourism Ministry, the Museum of the Bible, and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Its aim is to take American Christians in mid-April 2023 on a 10-day “hands … Continue reading →

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Watch the migration live

Posted on September 18, 2022

Watch the live migration of half a billion birds through Israel’s Agamon-Hula Lake without leaving your home. KKL-JNF has installed a network of 8 HD cameras around the lake. Click on any of the photos in the 2nd link below … Continue reading →

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Israeli superhero in Captain America 4

Posted on September 18, 2022

Israel’s Shira Haas will play the role of Jewish Israeli superhero Sabra in the MCU’s “Captain America: New World Order,” set to be released on May 3, 2024. Sabra (alias Ruth Bat–Seraph), first appeared in the 1980s Incredible Hulk comic … Continue reading →

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Maccabi Haifa gives PSG a shock

Posted on September 18, 2022

Maccabi Haifa led Paris Saint-Germain for 13 mins, after Surinamese midfielder Tjaronn Chery scored the first goal in Haifa’s 2nd group match of the UEFA Soccer Champions League. Haifa eventually lost 3-1, with Argentine star Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Neymar … Continue reading →

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