Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Foreign volunteers continue to help

Despite the Oct. 10 ceasefire, visitors from the US and around the world have not stopped coming to the Jewish state to offer a helping hand. They continue to feed soldiers, help displaced families, or clean up kibbutzim devastated by … Continue reading

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Eritrean hero settles down in Israel

51-year-old Mulugeta Tsegay / Tsagi (see here previously) the Eritrean migrant who was granted Israeli residency for saving the life of IDF Lt. Col. Y on 7 Oct 2023, is now well on the way to obtaining Israeli citizenship.  Read … Continue reading

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Kfar Aza soccer team bounces back

The Shu’alei Kfar Aza soccer team are all 7 Oct 2023 survivors from Kibbutz Kfar Aza. They are travelling to Uruguay to play in the Masters Maccabiah Games, for older athletes. They represent resilience of Israelis who don’t have the luxury of … Continue reading

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“Lights out” at hostage recovery units

Ex-hostage Evyatar David smiled as he formally turned the lights off in the Returning Hostages Recovery Unit at Israel’s Beilinson Medical Center. Evyatar, Avinatan Or, Guy Gilboa Dalal, Eitan Mor, and Alon Ohel – the unit’s last patients – were … Continue reading

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Hostage families open Tel Aviv Fashion Week

Tel Aviv Fashion Week returned after a two-year gap, with former hostage, Eli Sharabi, plus relatives of other freed captives, striding down the runway. The crowd erupted in cheers as Sharabi – decked out in a white suit – appeared … Continue reading

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Former hostage plays Hatikvah in Berlin

At the 38th Jüdische Kulturtage in Berlin, Agam Berger – an Israeli soldier who survived 482 days in Hamas captivity – delivered a haunting violin performance of “Hatikvah,” a quiet display of endurance, dignity, and unbroken hope. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-former-hostage-agam-berger-plays-hatikva-at-jewish-festival-in-berlin/

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Forest for the fallen

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund has dedicated the “Iron Swords Forest” in memory of all soldiers and civilians who were killed on 7 Oct 2023 or during the subsequent war. Each bereaved family is invited to plant a tree at … Continue reading

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Ostrich takes flight

A male ostrich ran out of the entrance gate of Ramat Gan Safari Park as it was closing. It went for a stroll in the Tel Aviv area before being brought back to its home. The curious bird was filmed … Continue reading

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Another gold for Raz Hershko

Just six days after winning a gold medal in the Lima Grand Prix (see here previously) Israeli Judoka Raz Hershko won another at the Guadalajara, Mexico Grand Prix. https://www.ijf.org/judoka/13713/results?results_rank_group=all

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Gold at Jiu-jitsu

Israel’s Omri Haviv won a gold medal at the Jiu-jitsu World Championships in Bangkok. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-omri-haviv-wins-jiu-jitsu-gold-as-kazakh-rival-disqualified-for-illegal-kick/

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