Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Israel’s new and growing breed of farmers

Posted on June 19, 2022

My friend Yoel is going from strength to strength with his mission to bring Jews to the Galilee. Here he interviews two new Olim from London who have bought land in Yavniel and plan to breed fish, and (after the … Continue reading →

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98-year-old survivor rescued

Posted on June 19, 2022

98-year-old Shoah survivor Yelena was rescued from Ukraine and brought to Israel. She said, “I am excited to immigrate to Israel, the nation state of the Jewish people, where I can experience Shabbats and Jewish holidays and be happy in … Continue reading →

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Visiting Israel with children

Posted on June 19, 2022

The Children’s Museum in Holon, Southeast of Tel Aviv, is an ideal place for families wishing to cool off in the summer. There are special routes for children from two-and-a-half up to eleven. Adults and children over nine can have … Continue reading →

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New world record for paralympic swimmer

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israel’s Ami Omer Dadaon won his second gold medal and set a new world record in the men’s 50m freestyle S4 final at the World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira. His 36.25 time was half a second faster than New … Continue reading →

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Israel to host ice hockey championships

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israel has been awarded the hosting of the 2023 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship for Division III for the first time ever. The tournament is planned to begin on 27 March 2023 at the Canada Center in Metula in northern … Continue reading →

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Israel plays Morocco at women’s basketball

Posted on June 19, 2022

The Moroccan women’s basketball team hosted their Israeli counterparts for the first time ever, in a friendly in front of invited guests. The match followed a recent agreement between the Royal Moroccan and Israeli Basketball Federations to develop sports exchanges. … Continue reading →

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Israel joins the Invictus Games

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israel has joined the Invictus Community of Nations. The Invictus Games Foundation provides recovery and rehabilitation programs for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans. Israel will participate, with 20 other countries, in the Invictus Games 2023 in Dusseldorf. … Continue reading →

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Jazz band for religious women

Posted on June 19, 2022

Bereshit, a haredi all-female band, opened to a sellout all-women audience at the Khan Theatre in Jerusalem, with the rhythmic beat of American jazz. They played their own original compositions, plus hits such as “Stand by Me” and “No Woman, … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Community Woodstock Festival

Posted on June 19, 2022

On Jun 23 outside the Silo Café next to First Station, Baka Jerusalem. Featuring music from the 60’s with live bands. Partnering the Emunah women’s organization, to help support their work with children and at-risk young women in Israel. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/third-annual-jerusalem-community-woodstock-festival/

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Comedy for Koby week

Posted on June 19, 2022

There are six opportunities to see four hilarious comedians perform in Israel in support of the work of the Koby Mandell Foundation and the Kids of Camp Koby. From Jun 20 – 28 (except Friday) they will perform in Modiin, … Continue reading →

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