Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Ex-hostage leads mass tefillin event

Hamas captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein called on the public at Tel Aviv’s Hostages’ Square to join a mass tefillin-laying event before Shabbat. He gave “a huge thanks to everyone for your prayers, your support, and everything you’ve done for me … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Former Syrian outpost

58 years after Israel took control of the Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War, mine clearance at the former Syrian army outpost of Ein Almin is complete. The public is invited to view 11 acres of trenches, … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

OneFamily event for bereaved families

A special Sukkot event organized by OneFamily and its US sponsors brought together bereaved families from across Israel for a day of connection, comfort, and community. Among the participants were orphans, widows, and children who lost siblings or parents to … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Devastated kibbutz invests in renewable energy

Kibbutz Be’eri, almost totally destroyed by Hamas, has recovered sufficiently to invest NIS 20 million in Israeli renewable energy company Arava Power. Kibbutz Hatzerim, where most of Be’eri’s members temporarily reside, has also invested NIS 20 million. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/k3carulwk

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Toys for children of ex-hostage

Elkana Bohbot, released in the latest hostage exchange, saw his children receive dozens of Jurassic Park dinosaur toys from a philanthropist. A touching gesture of love and support. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-children-of-freed-hostage-elkana-bohbot-receive-dozens-of-toys-from-philanthropist/

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Freed hostage reunites with his dog

Ex-hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal was finally reunited with his loyal dog, who had waited faithfully for two years while his master was held captive by Hamas. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-freed-hostage-reunites-with-his-dog-after-two-years-in-captivity/

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Homecoming kits

The Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund is distributing homecoming kits to residents of southern Israel returning to kibbutzim. Their kits contain seeds for planting, symbolizing hope and renewal; calming herbal tea; a purification kit; and cards encouraging families to hold a … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Eden returns to IDF

US-Israeli Eden Alexander, who survived Hamas captivity in Gaza, has returned to IDF service in the Golani Brigade. He was promoted to Sergeant 1st class in a moving ceremony attended by the Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/417018

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Discharged from hospital

Crowds across Israel waved flags and sang as ex-hostages Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon and Bar Kuperstein made triumphant return to their homes after being discharged from hospital treatment, following their more than two years in captivity. … Continue reading

Posted in The Jewish State | Leave a comment

Two days of rejoicing in Jerusalem

Whereas the Jewish festival of Simchat Torah is only one-day in Israel, the citizens of Jerusalem continue the celebrations for an extra day. Musical events were held in Liberty Bell Park and at the Kotel. And a new Torah scroll … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment