Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

David Ben Gurion’s archives

Posted on September 18, 2022

Israel’s Ben-Gurion University has constructed a new building to house the archives of David Ben Gurion – Israel’s first President. The new site in Sde Boker will become a focus for studying Ben-Gurion, and through his life, learning about Zionism … Continue reading →

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Come excavate Biblical history

Posted on September 18, 2022

“Unearth the Land of the Bible,” is a joint partnership between Israel’s Tourism Ministry, the Museum of the Bible, and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Its aim is to take American Christians in mid-April 2023 on a 10-day “hands … Continue reading →

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Watch the migration live

Posted on September 18, 2022

Watch the live migration of half a billion birds through Israel’s Agamon-Hula Lake without leaving your home. KKL-JNF has installed a network of 8 HD cameras around the lake. Click on any of the photos in the 2nd link below … Continue reading →

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Israeli superhero in Captain America 4

Posted on September 18, 2022

Israel’s Shira Haas will play the role of Jewish Israeli superhero Sabra in the MCU’s “Captain America: New World Order,” set to be released on May 3, 2024. Sabra (alias Ruth Bat–Seraph), first appeared in the 1980s Incredible Hulk comic … Continue reading →

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Maccabi Haifa gives PSG a shock

Posted on September 18, 2022

Maccabi Haifa led Paris Saint-Germain for 13 mins, after Surinamese midfielder Tjaronn Chery scored the first goal in Haifa’s 2nd group match of the UEFA Soccer Champions League. Haifa eventually lost 3-1, with Argentine star Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Neymar … Continue reading →

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Golden fin tuna swims into Eilat

Posted on September 18, 2022

A golden fin tuna was a rare sight amongst the shallow waters of the Red Sea corals off Eilat. The fish is a native of tropical and sub-tropical oceans and grows up to 2.5 meters long. https://video.i24news.tv/#/content/6312022121112

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Brazil 200 in Tel Aviv

Posted on September 18, 2022

Casa Brasil (4-9 Sep) in Tel Aviv celebrated 200 years of Brazilian independence. Centered at Hanger 11 at Tel Aviv Port, it featured lectures, cultural presentations, a fashion show, a food festival and more. Relations between Israel and Brazil has … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem is so busy

Posted on September 18, 2022

On Jerusalem’s Streets – AGROMASHOV (Israel’s largest agricultural conference), and CLEANTECH; International Dance Festival; Shlomo Artzi concert; Manofim Contemporary Art Festival; Emunah’s first Ethiopian Israeli Cultural Festival, Woodstock, and Green Inside and Out Festival. https://rjstreets.com/2022/09/11/jerusalem-conferences-and-festivals-returning/

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Israel is so small

Posted on September 18, 2022

This Israel21c article features five sites to enjoy miniature versions of Israel and works by Israelis. Meanwhile, please publicize that full-size Israel is no bigger than New Jersey, Lake Michigan, Wales, and Kruger National Park. Check the maps! https://www.israel21c.org/5-ways-to-tour-israel-in-miniature/

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Vertigo dances round America

Posted on September 18, 2022

Israel’s Vertigo Dance Company toured the United States in July. It received acclaim in Houston Texas, the prestigious American Dance Festival in North Carolina, Reno Nevada (open air), and Chatham New York, before continuing to Montreal Canada. https://www.jpost.com/365days/dance/article-715913

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