Monthly Archives: November 2023

Return of the Law

Posted on November 26, 2023

This article describes the journey of a Sefer Torah scroll. Written in Russia over a century ago, it survived the Holocaust, the siege of Leningrad and communist Russia. It made Aliyah to a synagogue in Netzarim, Gaza but had to … Continue reading →

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NEWSRAEL

Posted on November 26, 2023

A welcome addition to the (sadly too few) sites giving continuous unbiased news from Israel. Backed by famous Israeli Middle East expert Prof Mordechai Kedar. Available on the web and mobile app. https://www.newsrael.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToxmXMO5dSM

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Fallen soldier saves six lives

Posted on November 26, 2023

The organs of IDF Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzhak Semo (/Samo), 21, who died from wounds inflicted in Gaza, were donated to six patients including a 10-year-old child and an 8-month-old infant. https://www.jns.org/israeli-soldier-saves-six-lives-after-falling-in-gaza/

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Affixing a mezuzah in Gaza City

Posted on November 26, 2023

Rabbi Daniel Kind, the rabbi of the IDF’s Givati Brigade, hung a mezuzah in Gaza City. He said afterwards, “I wish the entire Brigade to continue in our special work, in the great mission. G-d willing, we will succeed.” More … Continue reading →

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You’ll never walk alone with Azi

Posted on November 26, 2023

Israeli singer Azi Schwartz is cantor at a synagogue in New York. He was visiting wounded soldiers at Ichilov (Sourasky) Hospital in Tel Aviv where his sister is director of the psychiatric division. Azi gave an impromptu concert in a … Continue reading →

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Magic

Posted on November 26, 2023

Alan Sakowitz has just completed 26 magic shows in Israel, entertaining displaced children and children of Israeli soldiers. He performed in Efrat, Kiryat Gat, Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem and Beitar, from Oct. 26 through Nov. 7. In Efrat, his audience exceeded … Continue reading →

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We will rebuild them

Posted on November 26, 2023

Israel’s Knesset (Parliament) agreed a 1.15-billion-shekel proposal to fund the recently created Tekuma Authority, which will be responsible for rebuilding, developing, and strengthening the Gaza border communities devastated by Hamas on Oct. 7. https://www.jns.org/knesset-approves-300m-to-rebuild-gaza-border-towns/

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Drink more Israeli wine

Posted on November 26, 2023

The Israel Wine Producers Association has been asking supporters of the Jewish state to “take a sip for solidarity.” It plans to donate 10% of sales from U.S. distributors to Israeli relief efforts. Why not order Israeli wine in a … Continue reading →

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