Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Restaurant chains go strictly kosher to serve the IDF

Posted on February 18, 2024

Several branches of Israel’s largest hamburger fast-food chains McDonald’s, Burger Ranch and BurgerIM, plus Domino’s Pizza are to enforce higher kosher standards. The aim is to support Israel Defense Force soldiers who only eat mehadrin-certified meat. https://www.jns.org/israeli-burger-chains-go-strictly-kosher-to-support-war-effort/

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Knesset 75th Anniversary

Posted on February 18, 2024

Israel’s President and Prime Minister spoke at a special event to mark the 75th anniversary of the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament). The session was also attended by the Leader of the Opposition and the acting President of the Supreme Court. A … Continue reading →

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The front lines

Posted on February 18, 2024

The word of the Lord really has gone out from Jerusalem. IDF Battalion 7421 moved all over the Gaza Strip, fighting Hamas terrorists. Everywhere they went, they were accompanied by the battalion’s Torah scroll, establishing seven temporary synagogues. (See Numbers … Continue reading →

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Amazing times

Posted on February 18, 2024

The Argentinian President vowed to move his Embassy to Jerusalem and prayed at the Kotel during his recent visit. And the secular family of the two rescued Israeli-Argentinian hostages revealed that they had been lighting Shabbat candles.  Read (here) about … Continue reading →

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Israel-born baseball player makes history

Posted on February 18, 2024

Assaf Lowengart made history as the first Israeli-born position player to sign a pro baseball contract in the US. He is set to join the New York Boulders in the Frontier League, an independent league affiliated with Major League Baseball. … Continue reading →

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Irish basketball team trounced

Posted on February 18, 2024

Unsporting behavior by the Irish women’s basketball team was rewarded with being convincingly beaten 87 – 57 by the Israeli team.  The Irish team had requested to boycott the match but were told that they would be hit with a … Continue reading →

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The hectic life of an Israeli quadriplegic tennis player

Posted on February 18, 2024

Nice article about Guy Sasson (see here previously) who was runner-up in both the singles and doubles wheelchair tennis finals at the Australian Open. https://www.jns.org/the-hectic-life-of-guy-sasson-world-ranked-israeli-wheelchair-tennis-player/

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Sports center to be built on Gaza border

Posted on February 18, 2024

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams has promised to build a sports infrastructure in the Gaza border area. He announced that a bicycle track will be built in memory of the fallen, as a donation on behalf of the cycling group he … Continue reading →

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Flags & flowers in Feb

Posted on February 18, 2024

Huge floral display on the streets of Jerusalem last week. The blue & white colors of the Israeli flag were also flying. https://rjstreets.com/2024/02/11/new-february-flowers-and-flying-flags-in-jerusalem/

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Discovering the hidden gems of Tel Aviv

Posted on February 18, 2024

AZbigmedia – the fastest-growing news website in the US – focused on Tel Aviv as a tourist destination. The comprehensive article describes Tel Aviv as a vibrant and cosmopolitan city celebrated for its stunning beaches, bustling markets, and lively nightlife. … Continue reading →

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