Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Ethiopian Book of Psalms rescued

Posted on July 10, 2022

After a separation of over thirty years, an Ethiopian family has finally been reunited with their precious Book of Psalms that they had to abandon when fleeing to Israel in Operation Solomon. The book, written in the ancient Ethiopian language … Continue reading →

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Wandering Jewish wheat

Posted on July 10, 2022

The normally anti-Israel BBC made this video of Israeli wild wheat seeds.  Just like the Jewish story, the seeds have learned to move to places where they can take root and thrive. The re-discovery of hardy Israeli wild wheat (see … Continue reading →

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Indian Jews celebrate Bar Mitzva at Kotel

Posted on July 10, 2022

At a moving bar mitzvah ceremony at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, dozens of young Indian Jews celebrated their Bnei Mitzvot.  The group was on a trip with Birthright, an organization that brings Jewish youth to Israel to experience their ancestral homeland. … Continue reading →

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New mosaic center in Lod

Posted on July 10, 2022

Children from both Arab and Jewish kindergartens and a youth music ensemble of Arabs and Jews joined in the festivities at the dedication of the new Lod Mosaic Center. It houses a magnificent 1,700-year-old Roman-era mosaic that was discovered in … Continue reading →

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Israeli TV shows have gone global

Posted on July 10, 2022

Israel sells more scripted TV shows around the world than any other country besides the United Kingdom. Even more than the US. According to Dafna Prenner’s of Israel’s Artza Productions and producer of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, it’s because … Continue reading →

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Tour de France stage winner

Posted on July 10, 2022

Australia’s Simon Clark, who cycles for Israel-Premier Tech, won the fifth stage of the Tour de France, the first-ever win for the Israeli team at the competition. “Israel is on the map at unbelievable levels today,” said team owner and … Continue reading →

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Here come the Pixies

Posted on July 10, 2022

After their 2020 Tel Aviv concert was cancelled due to Covid-19, veteran American alt rock pioneers the Pixies will finally take the stage at the Tel Aviv Expo on Monday, July 11.  It will be the band’s third visit to … Continue reading →

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Busy Jerusalem

Posted on July 10, 2022

Tourists filled Jerusalem’s streets in the past week, at the Machane Yehudah Market and Jerusalem Design Week’s “FOR NOW” event. Business was brisk at the Economic Conference and thousands more are expected at the forthcoming Jazz Festival, Paul Anka concert, … Continue reading →

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Ein Hardalit

Posted on July 10, 2022

Ein Hardalit, found in the Western Galilee is a magical water hike which is suitable for the whole family. Ein Hardalit is completely shaded and great for a hot summer’s day. One can sit in the water or on the … Continue reading →

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Old and new streets of Jerusalem

Posted on July 10, 2022

Avi Abelow gives a 9-minute tour of some of the streets in Jerusalem, from the 18th-19th century to the modern day. https://pulseofisrael.com/2022/06/15/old-new-streets-jerusalem/

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