Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

1,000 Jewish teens compete in Israel

Posted on July 9, 2023

700 Jewish teens joined 300 Israeli teens in Haifa to compete in the JCC Maccabi Games – the largest Jewish teen sporting event in the world. Its purpose is to strengthen their connection with both their own communities and Israel … Continue reading →

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Plant olive trees in Israel

Posted on July 9, 2023

It has been 3 years since this editor planted olive trees in Yavniel, lower Galilee. On Tues, July 11, 2023, you can plant more trees and connect to the Land of Israel. Call: +972 (0)52-387-5364. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvBy8f2XRvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlqPr7iTzak

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Integrating Russian-speaking immigrants

Posted on July 9, 2023

5,000+ Russian-speaking immigrants arrive in Israel each month. The non-profit Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli (Israeli Weekend), founded in 2010, has been working to support the families and facilitate their integration into society. https://www.jns.org/jns/aliyah/23/6/27/298153/

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From navy captain to Israeli singer

Posted on July 9, 2023

Yair Levi is a Jewish Israeli singer, songwriter, and musical producer based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Yair, served as a Captain in the Israeli Navy Seals for 8 years. https://pulseofisrael.com/2023/07/02/musical-prayer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Am-8oHbwHA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odgY3OsTI_c

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Viewing the world in a positive light

Posted on July 9, 2023

Rabbi Doron Perez, Chief Executive of World Mizrachi, in his regular video from Jerusalem says that this Hebrew month is the time to view the world in a positive light. This editor’s response to the world is “Start with Israel”. … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Jazz Festival

Posted on July 9, 2023

The 9th annual Jerusalem Jazz Festival brought together musicians from all over the world. The performances took place at multiple locations around the Israel Museum. Artists came from the USA, Morocco, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Senagal, and Mali. https://video.i24news.tv/en/9e44d596-82e6-4c4c-8a1c-96f84ae49bd5/content/6330272965112 https://www.jerusalemjazzfestival.org.il/en/

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U21 soccer team qualifies for Olympics

Posted on July 9, 2023

Israel’s Under 21 soccer team beat Georgia on penalties in the quarterfinals of the UEFA championships. By doing so, they qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games as one of the top 3 teams in the tournament. It is the first … Continue reading →

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Disturbed fires up Tel Aviv

Posted on July 9, 2023

David Draiman, the lead singer of American hard rock group Disturbed, showed his Jewish and Israeli pride during a passionate performance at the Tel Aviv Expo. Draiman, who attended US Jewish day schools and trained as a cantor, often shouted … Continue reading →

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White Night turns 20

Posted on July 9, 2023

The White City of Tel Aviv celebrated the 20th year of its White Night, all-night festival (Laila Lavan in Hebrew). The name also recognizes Tel Aviv’s light-colored Bauhaus architecture. Events include public performances, musical shows, open access to museums and … Continue reading →

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3 weeks of Opera in Tel Aviv

Posted on July 9, 2023

The Tel Aviv Summer Opera program includes mostly daily ticketed performances at the city’s conservatory. Also, free outdoor performances at the Israeli Opera Performing Arts square and at Jaffa’s Kedumim Square. Plus, master classes and workshops. See details at second … Continue reading →

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