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Monthly Archives: January 2023
Excavating Biblical Libnah
Video of the unearthing by archeologists from Ariel University of the remains of ancient Libnah at Tel Burna in Judea. The site is mentioned in the Biblical texts of Joshua (ch.10), King Rehoboam (Chronicles ch. 21) and King Hezekiah (II … Continue reading
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Birthright trip from Ukraine
The first Birthright Israel group of Ukrainian Jews since the start of the war with Russia has arrived in Israel. 24 young Ukrainians were flown on the private jet of Miriam Adelson, Birthright’s largest donor. An additional Birthright group from … Continue reading
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Wearing tefillin can prevent heart attacks
Jews around the world, including Israel, will be interested in this. A recent follow-up to a 2018 pilot Cincinnati study has confirmed that people who wear tefillin (phylacteries) every weekday, are less likely to suffer heart attacks. Will tefillin be … Continue reading
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“Kosher” banknotes to bring mazel
Several Members of the Knesset have submitted a bill proposing that all banknotes issued by the Bank of Israel include the Hebrew phrase for “In Hashem we trust.” They claim that the phrase would be “a talisman for the economic … Continue reading
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Walk back in time
This video from NGO Stand With Us briefly features Jerusalem’s Western Wall Tunnels – a well-engineered system of ancient passageways and cisterns that reveal hidden parts of the Kotel. A longer visit provides a glimpse of Jerusalem during the Second … Continue reading
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Another freedom coin unearthed
Archeologists have discovered a 133CE bronze coin at the Nahal Darga Nature Reserve. One side has “Shimon” in ancient Hebrew, referring to Shimon Bar Kokhba, the leader of the Jewish revolt against Rome. On the reverse is the inscription “Year … Continue reading
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Best student documentary
The documentary “Requiem for a Whale”, by Tel Aviv University alumni Ido Weisman, won the best student film award at Los Angeles’ IDA Awards, considered the most prestigious award in the world of documentary films. The film also recently won … Continue reading
What’s hot on Jerusalem’s Streets in Israel’s “winter”
Plenty of colorful sites and flowers to see on the Streets of Jerusalem. The almond trees are in blossom more than two weeks before Tu B’Shvat – the Jewish New Year for Trees. http://rjstreets.com/2023/01/22/jerusalem-in-january-see-whats-hot-and-happening/
Where to experience live Jazz in Israel
Jazz festivals in Israel include the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival (May); New Orleans Jazz Festival (Jun); Summertime Jazz Festival (Aug); Jerusalem Jazz Festival (Sep); Jaffa Jazz Festival (Oct) and Red Sea Jazz Festival (Nov). Lyricist /Jazz pianist Joe Stilgoe and … Continue reading
Much to do in Holon
Nefesh b’Nefesh have arranged discounted entrance prices and guided tours in English at two of Holon’s exciting museums on Thu 2nd Feb. First up is the Caricature/Cartoon (Comics) Museum and afterwards the Design Museum. Contact and registration details in the … Continue reading