Monthly Archives: June 2024

US volunteers help Israeli startups

Posted on June 23, 2024

Nonprofit Kachol Balev (Blue at Heart) has enlisted hundreds of volunteers in the US (students and others), with a whole range of hi-tech skills, to work remotely for Israeli startups. They occupy some of the gaps left by tens of … Continue reading →

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Delivering results

Posted on June 23, 2024

Israeli NGO Social Delivery collects surplus goods, from clothes to furniture, from retailers and offices of tech firms and delivers them to Gaza border communities. For the first three months of the war, Social Delivery sent products to hotels housing … Continue reading →

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Descendants of Nazis in pro-Israel march

Posted on June 23, 2024

Hundreds of Nazi descendants have been marching the streets of Ashkelon, and Jerusalem in solidarity with the Jewish State. Many participated in the March of the Nations because of the events of Oct 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA1dbkE4eJs https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/139222/nazi-march-israel-solidarity https://www.jewishtimes.com/ten-meters-from-eichmann/

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96-year-old IDF reservist promoted

Posted on June 23, 2024

Ezra Yakhin, 96, serves in reserve service as a motivational speaker in the Education Corps “Torchbearer Unit”. Since the beginning of the war, he has been inspiring the soldiers of today with fighting spirit. He has just been promoted to … Continue reading →

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Wounded IDF soldier welcomed at NY rehab center

Posted on June 23, 2024

Due to an overload of war casualties Yonatan, an injured IDF soldier had his follow-up surgeries in Israel delayed. A compassionate doctor and Five Towns Premier Rehab Center in Woodmere, NY, agreed to admit him. https://jewishbreakingnews.com/injured-idf-soldier-receives-heros-welcome-at-ny-rehab-center/ https://x.com/LivingLchaim/status/1800218431322783777

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Celebrations, color, and cheesecake

Posted on June 16, 2024

The Streets of Jerusalem were full of crowds celebrating Jerusalem Day. They were followed by an exhibition of colorful quilts at the Jerusalem Theater. Then we entered the lead up to the Jewish festival of Shavuot (Pentecost) and its delicious … Continue reading →

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Good shot

Posted on June 16, 2024

Israel’s Roy Dror won the Croatian Grand Prix leg of the European Archery Championships. He had a perfect 10.10.10 (3 bullseyes) in the final. https://www.ianseo.net/TourData/2024/17869/IFRM.php https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1017443503073582 https://x.com/nachal_giyus86/status/1799560210417107295

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European half-marathon silver medalists

Posted on June 16, 2024

Israel won the silver medal behind Italy in the team half marathon event at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. Maru Teferi (fourth place), Gashau Ayale (seventh), and Girmaw Amare (ninth) all finished in the top ten. All three have … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair tennis champion

Posted on June 16, 2024

Guy Sasson (see here previously) went one better than his runner-up medal at the Australian Open in Feb. He has just become the first Israeli to win a Grand Slam event with his victory in the Quad Wheelchair category at … Continue reading →

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Radiohead guitarist rejects boycott calls

Posted on June 16, 2024

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood ignored threats by BDS supporters against Israel when he released an album with Israeli Mizrahi singer Dudu Tassa last year titled “Jarak Qaribak,” featuring musicians from across the Middle East. He performed with Tassa in Israel … Continue reading →

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