Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Sylvan Adams talks about rebuilding the South

Posted on May 5, 2024

Philanthropist Sylvan Adams is interviewed on I24 News  a few weeks ago about how his $100 million transformational donation to Ben Gurion University (see here previously) to rebuild Israel’s south devastated on Oct 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWKoc_hvEVY

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Look who helped Israel against Iranian attack

Posted on May 5, 2024

Saudi Arabia acknowledged that it had helped the newly forged regional military coalition – Israel, the United States, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and France – repel an Iranian attack against the Jewish State. They intercepted dozens of drones heading for … Continue reading →

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Helping a community to heal

Posted on May 5, 2024

The Jewish National Fund-USA’s Build Together plan has brought volunteers from around the world to help rebuild communities following Oct 7. One such is Moshav Mivtachim where some two-thirds of the 450 residents have now returned home to the pleasant … Continue reading →

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From battleground to bakery

Posted on May 5, 2024

Yedidya Harush has literally fought his way through combining IDF reserve duty with running a matzah-baking factory. Using personal loans, crowdfunding, and a generous JNF grant, he provides a livelihood to his 50 employees, and hand-baked matzah to IDF soldiers … Continue reading →

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Ari leaves the ICU

Posted on May 5, 2024

Ari Spitz, a Givati Brigade soldier, has regained full consciousness one and a half months after being severely injured in Gaza. He is considered one of the most severe casualties of the war. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/388392

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Jerusalem houses are open again

Posted on April 14, 2024

The Open House Jerusalem festival that was postponed from Oct, is now back on.  152 locations will open their doors to the public, including historical sites, private houses, bridges, & hospitals. Also, a theater, where the architects who participated in … Continue reading →

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Boxing for Blue & White

Posted on April 14, 2024

Israel’s Nili Block (see here previously) just won her seventh martial arts World title (61kg Muay Thai and Kickboxing) in Paris. She entered the ring to the music “Am Yisrael Chai”. She took the gold medal, draped in the Israeli … Continue reading →

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Other sporting victories

Posted on April 14, 2024

Rhythmic gymnast Daniela Munits won a gold medal with her routine with the ball at the World Cup in Greece. Shelly Bobritsky and Ariel Nassee won a gold medal at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Beijing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwkNxxvoXso https://www.worldaquatics.com/news/3958111/china-seals-6-golds-3-silvers-in-world-aquatics-artistic-swimming-world-cup-2024-in-beijing https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=953088646405234&set=a.225139202533519

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Publicity on the podium

Posted on April 14, 2024

Israeli racing driver, Ariel Elkin, won 3rd place in the USF Formula 4 Championship in USA. When he got to the podium the commentator told him to put down his helmet and lift up his trophy, but he refused & … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Papaya Night Run

Posted on April 14, 2024

Tel Aviv Papaya Night Run (Apr 17) supports the communities of Otef Israel, IDF soldiers, and all Security and Rescue Forces. Register to run or just go to watch. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/tel-aviv-papaya-night-run/ https://www.tlvnightrun.co.il/MenuDefault_en.aspx?Id=8904

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