Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Be positive

Posted on May 22, 2023

Both in good times and in difficult times, this message needs to be publicized and emphasized. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVHxTFuL-eA https://www.yadlolim.org/

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The largest donation to an Israeli hospital

Posted on May 22, 2023

Californians Dr. Susan and Dr. Henry Samueli made a $25 million donation to the Rabin Medical Center’s Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva. It will be used to establish an integrative cancer pioneering institute at the Davidoff Center which treats one … Continue reading →

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Only in Israel

Posted on May 22, 2023

When Israeli star musician Idan Raichel performed in Ramat Gan, he admitted to the audience that he had forgotten to buy diapers for his twin 2-year-old boys. At the end of the concert, Ramat Gan’s Mayor presented Idan with a … Continue reading →

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So much is happening on Jerusalem streets

Posted on May 22, 2023

Recent events in Israel’s capital include the International Writers’ Festival; an official visit by the President of Kenya; Lag B’Omer, weddings, the show “Dare to Dream”, mass cyclist ride; and the opening of the new suspension walking bridge. https://rjstreets.com/2023/05/14/life-goes-on-in-jerusalem-for-lag-bomer-and-future/

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Roman cargo ship discovered off Netanya coast

Posted on May 22, 2023

A swimmer has discovered a rare cargo of 1,800-year-old marble artifacts on an ancient merchant ship shipwrecked off the coast of Beit Yanai near Netanya. The swimmer was awarded a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/371444 https://www.jns.org/swimmer-finds-1800-year-old-marble-artifacts-near-netanya/

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Muay Thai gold medal

Posted on May 22, 2023

An Israeli won gold in the Under-57kg men’s category at the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA) World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. His name is Ruach Hashem Bichayanu Gordon!  Another Israeli, Maxim Branis, won silver in the Under-67kg category. … Continue reading →

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The best summer location

Posted on May 22, 2023

Club Méditerranée, also known as Club Med, named Jerusalem, the best destination for a sunny summer vacation worldwide. Israel’s capital city topped the list with an overall score of 74 out of 100. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-742176

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Rare visitor to Israeli beach

Posted on May 22, 2023

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority reported that, for the first time, a rare Mediterranean monk seal has come ashore onto a beach in central Israel. It has been basking in the warm sunshine for 3 days, with volunteers protecting … Continue reading →

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Luxury cruising

Posted on May 22, 2023

MSC Musica, weighing 92,409 tons and carrying over 3000 passengers, is the largest ship to sail from Israel this summer. It will depart from Haifa port every Thursday until November, visiting Limassol (Cyprus), Mykonos, Piraeus, and Santorini (Greece), and Kusadasi … Continue reading →

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The first Israeli to star solo at MSG

Posted on May 22, 2023

Orthodox singer Ishay Ribo will be the first Israeli to star solo at Madison Square Garden. The concert is scheduled for the middle of the Hebrew month of Elul, when Selichot, special penitential prayers, are said in anticipation of the … Continue reading →

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