Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Chabad help evacuees in Eilat

Posted on December 10, 2023

70,000 people, including 16,000 children, who were evacuated from border communities, are now housed in Eilat hotels. Chabad-Lubavitch of Eilat has organized hotel washing machines, social activities, playgroups, story time, new toys, teen clubhouses, cooking, and of course Shabbat services. … Continue reading →

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Donor gives uni $100 million to help rebuild the South

Posted on December 10, 2023

Philanthropist Sylvan Adams (see here previously) has donated $100 million to Ben Gurion University. The funds are to be “allocated for an extensive plan aimed at advancing education and campus life at BGU while rebuilding and strengthening the south. https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gurion-university-gets-100m-donation-to-rebuild-and-strengthen-the-south/

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Jewish presence in the Land of Israel (part1)

Posted on December 10, 2023

A very useful recent article summarizing the history of the Jews in the holy land, from Roman times through the Mamluk period. Looking forward to part 2. https://aish.com/the-ongoing-jewish-presence-in-the-land-of-israel-part-1/

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

IDF-inspired donuts

Posted on December 10, 2023

Jerusalem’s Kadosh bakery is honoring Israeli soldiers with its ‘sufganiya’ collection named for IDF units. Pastry chef Keren Kadosh began with the Golani, as her son is in the 13th battalion of the Golani Brigade. Others match the color of … Continue reading →

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Beyonce invites released hostage to concert

Posted on December 10, 2023

US superstar Beyonce has offered an open invitation to Emily Hand, the 9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl recently freed from Hamas captivity. Emily adores Beyonce who heard that Emily’s father had promised to take his daughter to a Beyonce concert anywhere in … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

Taekwondo gold medal

Posted on December 10, 2023

Israeli (and World) Taekwondo fighter Asaf Yasur won a gold medal at the final (para) grand prix event of the year in Manchester. Asaf lost his hands in an accident when he was 12. https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Xol5BC0nu/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl7FrS3qb50&t=1920s

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

A ball in the net is a good response

Posted on December 10, 2023

A massive crowd of pro-Palestinian supporters shouted abuse at the Israeli national soccer team during their UEFA Conference League match. It only motivated the Israelis who won the game 2-1 and now advance to the knockout stage of the competition. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

Jerusalem Biennale embarks on world tour

Posted on December 10, 2023

The 6th Jerusalem Biennale (see here previously) was all but ready to open in Israel’s capital when war broke out. Now the 35 exhibitions featuring 200 artists will be showcased in the countries where the artists originated, including New York, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

The unity of purpose

Posted on December 10, 2023

The previous newsletter contained a review of “The Genius of Israel” by Saul Singer and Dan Senor. Here now is an interview with co-author Saul Singer. His message is that Israelis are satisfied with life, rather than happy, and much … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

EU funding for reduced sugar beverages

Posted on December 10, 2023

Israel’s BlueTree (see here previously) was awarded a 50,000 Euro award from Europe’s EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, supported by the European Union.  It will help BlueTree further implement its technology plans in Europe. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blue-tree-technologies_weare-excited-to-announce-that-we-have-received-activity-7129754770361245696-Inrk

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment