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Thousands of American volunteers

Posted on August 25, 2024

Another article publicizing the work of volunteers from America. They include some 3,500 who came on missions organized by JNF-USA since Oct 7, helping repair, rehabilitate, and rebuild Gaza border communities and giving vital motivational support. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-810564

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Donations for Northern hospitals

Posted on August 25, 2024

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) is donating $1 million to the Tzafon Medical Center (Poriya) to bolster its Trauma Unit. It is also funding $620,000 worth of new equipment and medical supplies at the Italian Hospital in … Continue reading →

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Far-seeing enhancement

Posted on August 25, 2024

While regular IDF soldiers have modern weapons, reservists lacked precision scopes for their Negev guns. So, several Israeli civilians voluntarily developed the Tomer Adapter, named after Tomer Nagar – a “Negevist” who fell while bravely defending the Kissufim military post … Continue reading →

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Resilience in the North

Posted on August 25, 2024

While Israeli citizens in the South are returning to their homes, many in the North have never left. The residents of this region – Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze alike – have become the guardians of their homeland, refusing to … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from Israelis returning home

Posted on August 25, 2024

On Oct 7, residents of Kibbutz Magen fought off dozens of invading Hamas terrorists (video link below). They were then evacuated to the Dead Sea, from where 90% have since returned to their Kibbutz. Their stories of resilience give strength … Continue reading →

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Success for Ethiopian Israeli artist

Posted on August 18, 2024

Moshe Tarka was 3 years old when his family was brought to Israel via Sudan in Operation Moses. He has now opened an art gallery at Shabazi 58 in Tel Aviv. His abstract art sells for thousands of dollars to … Continue reading →

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Seven Olympic medals

Posted on August 18, 2024

Israelis won a record seven Olympic medals. They were Tom Reuveny (windsurfing gold), Sharon Kantor (windsurfing silver), Raz Herhsko (Judo silver), Artem Dolgopyat (gymnastics), Inbar Lanir (silver judo); Peter Paltchik (bronze judo), Rhythmic gymnastics team (silver). https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-nets-1-gold-and-3-silver-medals-at-paris-olympics/ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-812978 https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-captures-7th-olympic-medal-as-rhythmic-gymnastics-team-wins-silver/

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Olympic soccer team

Posted on August 18, 2024

For the first time since 1976, the Israel Under-23 Olympic Soccer Team competed at the Paris Olympic Games, marking a historic return. The team featured a dynamic mix of young talent and experienced players, including some of Israel’s top football … Continue reading →

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Golden archers

Posted on August 18, 2024

Israeli archers Roy Dror and Shamai Yamrom won gold at the Archery European Youth Championships in Ploiesti, Romania.  Dror, Niv Frenkel and Ori Berlad won bronze in the team event. https://x.com/AIJAC_Update/status/1813065706667450732 https://www.ianseo.net/TourData/2024/18685/MEDLST.pdf https://www.ianseo.net/TourData/2024/18685/IFCU21M.php

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Tel Aviv welcomes NBA all-star

Posted on August 18, 2024

Three-time NBA All-Defensive Team member Patrick Beverley has signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv. His previous clubs include the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. https://unitedwithisrael.org/longtime-nba-player-signs-two-year-deal-with-israeli-league/

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