Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

How does a comedian deal with Oct 7

Posted on June 30, 2024

Israeli standup comedian Modi was flying to Paris on Oct 7 to perform to European audiences. In this interview on Israeli Internet TV channel I24 he relates how Jewish humor can give respite in times of crisis.  (see also Seinfeld … Continue reading →

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Cooking for soldiers

Posted on June 30, 2024

Yehudit and a group of volunteers make Shabbat food for IDF soldiers. An online order mix-up resulted in a donation to pay for the food. She blogged the story and got more donations. Soldiers love it when she brings the … Continue reading →

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Volunteers learn resilience

Posted on June 30, 2024

Some 100 US college students just completed the Jewish National Fund-USA’s “Alternative Break” week, supporting families in southern Israel impacted by the Oct 7 attacks. They repaired houses, worked on farms, and made food packages for IDF soldiers and admired … Continue reading →

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CAM-supported volunteers honored

Posted on June 30, 2024

Members of the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) received Presidential Volunteer Medals in Jerusalem for helping those impacted by Oct 7. They included Yahaloma Zechut (Ofakim Resilience Center), Racheli Tadesa Malkai (Ethiopians), and Wahid Alhuzeil (Bedouins). https://www.jns.org/herzog-honors-cam-supported-volunteers-for-post-oct-7-response/

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New visitor center in Dead Sea oasis

Posted on June 23, 2024

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority has opened a new visitors’ complex at its desert oasis facility, Einot Zukim on the northern Dead Sea in the West Bank. The NIS 35 million upgrade includes two movies – about daytime and … Continue reading →

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Golden swimmers

Posted on June 23, 2024

Israeli swimmers won gold medals in three events at the European Aquatics Championships in Belgrade. Anastasia Gorbenko won three medals – the 400m individual medley and as a member of the Israel teams that won the women’s 4 x 200m … Continue reading →

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Israeli MMA fighter wins & publicizes hostages

Posted on June 23, 2024

Israeli Mixed Martial Arts fighter Shimon Smotritzky won by a knockout in his top-billing fight in Houston, Texas. He took the opportunity to raise awareness for the plight of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and held in Gaza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzNl92tlW8E … Continue reading →

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Euro chess silver in Ireland

Posted on June 23, 2024

Israel’s Shelley Potikha was runner-up in the Girls Under 11 section of the 2024 European School Chess Championship in Limerick, Ireland. https://www.europechess.org/turkey-wins-12-golds-at-the-european-school-chess-championship-2024/

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Visit Timna Park

Posted on June 23, 2024

If you plan to holiday in Eilat this year, why not go and see nearby Tiimna Park. It combines desert views, geological wonders, and ancient history. Take a day trip from Eilat or go glamping.  Enjoy hikes, cycling, rock climbing, … Continue reading →

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Israel’s largest fabric wall sculpture

Posted on June 23, 2024

The interior walls of the new National Library of Israel form the largest fabric wall sculpture in Israel. The 565 square meter display by artist Gali Cnaani mimic the library’s exterior stone walls. The many horizontal and vertical lines hint … Continue reading →

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