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 honored “Shabbat Heroes” at the Great Synagogue.
Golden and bronze judokas
Judoku Raz Hershko won gold in the women’s heavyweight category at the Lima Grand Prix. Israel’s Yuli Alma Mishiner won the bronze medal.
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EuroLeague and EuroCup return to Israel
Israel welcomed the announcement that EuroLeague and EuroCup basketball games will return to Israel starting 1 Dec. It follows a two-year break where Israeli teams played their “home” matches throughout Europe due to the war with Hamas in Gaza.
Jerusalem Oud Festival returns
The Jerusalem International Oud Festival is set to open on 6 Nov. It will be opened by local hero Ehud Banai and Shalom Hanoch, who is among the best Israeli blues players. Highlights will include India’s Guru Ravikiran and Israel’s Nikmat Hatraktor with works based on 11th century Ibn Ezra.
Why buy Israeli wine
If you needed a reason to enjoy an Israeli wine, here are a few: World-class quality, perfect for entertaining, historic wineries, and sustainable farming. The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) brings together more than 40 wineries—from boutique gems to renowned estates.
Another Israeli singer at MSG
Renowned Israeli singer Omer Adam paid tribute to the IDF, freed hostages, & President Trump during his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. (see previously).
US Ambassadors rock Jerusalem
US Ambassadors Mike Huckabee and Daniel Friedman wowed the crowd at the United Hatzalah Sukkot concert, playing “Sweet Home Yerushalayim”. Great new lyrics.
Golden gymnast
Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat won gold in the floor exercise at the Challenge Cup in Paris. With one Olympic gold and one silver, Dolgopyat is Israel’s most successful Olympian. He also holds a World Championship title.
Gold paralympic swimmer
Paralympic swimming champion Ami Dadaon (see previously) claimed his first world title in the 50m breaststroke SB3 in Singapore, setting a new Israeli record of 48.17 seconds. In the 2024 World Championships in Paris, Ami won 4 gold medals.
First NHL goal by an Israeli
Israeli American hockey player Zeev Buium scored his first NHL goal on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets; Buium, a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, is believed to be the first Israeli hockey player to ever score a goal in the US National Hockey League.