Monthly Archives: March 2023

Papua New Guinea to open Jerusalem embassy

The Oceania nation of Papua New Guinea will open its first embassy in Israel in Jerusalem this year. It will join the U.S., Guatemala, Honduras, and Kosovo in recognizing Israel’s capital. https://www.jns.org/papua-new-guinea-to-open-embassy-in-jerusalem/

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7-year-old brought back to life

Minutes before Shabbat, a 7-year-old Rehovot girl suffered cardiac arrest. Thanks to the fast response of United Hatzalah EMTs, CPR, and five shocks from their defibrillator, the girl’s pulse returned. When the EMTs visited her in hospital after Shabbat, she … Continue reading

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Israeli airlines distribute Purim parcels

The SonShine Association donated 7,500 mishloach manot packages via El Al and Arkia flight attendants to passengers flying on Purim. They were asked to pass along their package to a fellow Jew at their destination. The project is in memory … Continue reading

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4 Israelis receive corneas from murdered brothers

The corneas of the two Israeli brothers shot by a terrorist were transplanted into the eyes of four Israelis at Beilinson Medical Center in Petach Tikvah. The brothers’ parents said, “The kind and beautiful eyes of Hallel and Yagel will … Continue reading

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Thinking of Aliyah within 18 months? Already made Aliyah?

UK Aliya Advisors is hosting two free on-line talks to help make a successful Aliyah (before & after the move). The first deals with taxation planning and the second will discuss mortgages for Anglos. Register quickly – it’s on Sun … Continue reading

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Sulamot wins Jerusalem Prize

The Sulamot organization has been awarded the Jerusalem Prize for Education and Judaism. It has been conducting religious education initiatives for 15 years and prides itself on connecting “amazing Jewish youth” to “amazing Torah”. It teaches in a language that … Continue reading

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See the Purim festivities

The Holon Adloyada Purim parade was back to its pre-pandemic grandeur. Thousands of marchers and dancers garbed in glittery costumes promenaded down the central Israeli city’s streets accompanied by gigantic floats. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1ruwjvk3 https://www.israelhayom.com/2023/03/08/israelis-celebrate-purim-with-all-the-usual-fanfare/

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Yerucham River Park

The Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-US) has created the Yerucham River Park. It flows from the Yerucham town’s lake – itself created from recycled and treated wastewater and purified rainwater. The River Park has become a popular recreational site for local … Continue reading

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Eurovision

Israel’s entry “Unicorn” by Noa Kirel was unveiled this week.  Noa remarked that she sees similarities between the Unicorn and Israel – both being very strong. (Ed – not sure of that connection!) https://unitedwithisrael.org/israel-strong-superstars-eurovision-song-takes-pride-in-jewish-state/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wbdKmM3bQ

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Celebrate Israel at 75 in London

If you are in the UK on Sun 14th May, why not join Technion UK’s “From Israel With Love” event to celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday. Enjoy singers from Israel including the iconic Gali Atari who won the Eurovision with the … Continue reading

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