Monthly Archives: October 2022

100 babies born at one hospital on Rosh Hashana

Posted on October 11, 2022

100 babies were born on the Jewish New Year, at Shaare Tzedek Medical Center in Jerusalem – 51 girls and 49 boys. Prof. Sorina Grisaru, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, said “… there is no greater happiness than starting a new … Continue reading →

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800 orphans celebrate Bar and Bat Mitzvah

Posted on October 11, 2022

As last year (see here previously), 800 children who lost one or more parents celebrated their bar and bat mitzvah at Israel’s Superland amusement park. Israel’s National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) Rehabilitation branch sponsored the event together with Colel Chabad. … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life

Posted on October 11, 2022

50-year-old Eyal, a father of five from Holon, received a stem cell transplant to save his life from an Israeli donor who was a perfect match on Ezer Mizion’s bone marrow database. Eyal’s daughter was so grateful, that she registered … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s festive streets

Posted on October 11, 2022

Pre-Yom Kippur services feature prayers to ask for forgiveness – “Selichot”. In Jerusalem, these are major events, taking place at the Kotel, the President’s residence, Sultan’s Pool, and Kikar Safra. After Yom Kippur, preparations for Sukkot (Tabernacles) and tree planting … Continue reading →

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Free Jerusalem

Posted on October 11, 2022

Here is an up-to-date list from NoCamels of 18 free activities in Jerusalem. Old City, Teddy Park, Knesset, Supreme Court, Wohl Rose Garden, Bird Observatory, Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, Gazelle Valley, Montefiore Windmill, Skate park, Ein Karem, First Station, Sacher … Continue reading →

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Israel wins UEFA soccer playoff place

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s senior soccer team beat Albania 2-1 to win a place in the UEFA 2024 qualifying playoffs. Israel’s Tai Baribo scored the decisive goal, two minutes into injury time. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-soccer-team-beats-albania-2-1-securing-spot-in-2024-play-offs/

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Israel qualifies for Euro youth soccer championships

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s Under-21 soccer team beat Ireland 3-1 in a penalty shootout to qualify for the under-21 European Championships.  See them celebrate the deciding goal. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-youth-soccer-squad-defeats-ireland-to-win-spot-in-european-championships/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI0LTG11o54&t=252s

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Partnering Chicago Bulls

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israeli-founded global multi-asset fintech group Plus500 has announced a new major multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an official global partner of the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. Back in 2015, Plus500 had a successful 7-year partnership with Atletico Madrid (see … Continue reading →

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Tennis superstar’s love for Israel

Posted on October 11, 2022

Novak Djokovic won the Tel Aviv Open – the athlete’s first time back in Israel since 2008. He talked about the warm welcome has had in the Jewish State and wrote in a guest book at the airport terminal, “Shalom … Continue reading →

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Israeli at Life-saving World championships

Posted on October 11, 2022

Two Israeli athletes were chosen to represent Israel at the World Lifesaving Championships for the first time ever. The championships take place every two years – this year in Italy. Watch one of the athletes, Sarah Vanunu, discussing the historic … Continue reading →

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