Monthly Archives: April 2024

After 6 surgeries IDF soldier’s eyesight is restored

IDF soldier Dor lost his eyesight in the war in Gaza. But thanks to Israeli medical technology and six eye surgeries, he can now see again. “I am born again” he says in Hebrew at the end of the video. … Continue reading

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The Diaspora donates

Israel’s Diaspora Ministry reports that world Jewry has donated NIS 5 billion to Israel since Oct 7. Also, some 60,000 volunteers came to Israel. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-794568

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Fate or providence

A scroll, dubbed the “Horoscope” scroll unearthed in the Judean Desert reveals the beliefs of a secretive sect that lived thousands of years ago. In reversed Hebrew writing, Greek, Aramaic, ancient Hebrew, and cipher symbols, it claims that your birth … Continue reading

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Preparing for Pesach (Passover)

Jacob Richman has updated his websites of useful material for the upcoming Jewish festival of Passover. Just one seder in Israel, of course. https://jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-passover https://jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm https://jr.co.il/humor/passover.htm https://jewish-trivia.com/ https://jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm https://jewish-clipart.com/  

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70% of Gaza periphery residents return home.

Nearly six months after Oct 7, most evacuees from the Gaza periphery have made the decision to return to their homes. The towns located between 4 and 7 km from the Strip (including the city of Sderot) have seen the … Continue reading

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Supporting and investing in Israel

Since Oct 7, Israel Bonds has raised more than $1.5 billion worldwide. This article explains why this is so important, why it’s a win-win activity, and how you can be a part of it. https://www.jns.org/forever-changed-after-a-trip-to-israel/

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You don’t need to be a spokesperson to speak up for Israel

You don’t need to be a spokesperson to speak up for Israel. Eylon Levy has been an excellent spokesperson for Israel since Oct 7.  He has now established a Civilian Public Diplomacy initiative called “the New Israeli Discourse”. It includes … Continue reading

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Wounded IDF soldier holds newborn daughter.

Omer was seriously injured in the Gaza war, when an explosive device was detonated. He was evacuated to hospital, to be treated and rehabilitated just as his wife gave birth to their firstborn daughter. Their private victory gave Omer strength … Continue reading

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