Better than 99% of non-profits
Non-profit analysis organization Candid has awarded its 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency to ELI: The Israel Association for Child Protection (see previously). It puts ELI in the top 1% of Israeli non-profits, demonstrating exceptional financial health, accountability and impact.
University buys $5 million Israel Bonds.
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton has purchased $5 million in Israel Bonds, bringing its total investment up to $8.2 million and making it the largest university investor in the United States.
Sigd holiday in Jerusalem
Thousands of Jews of Ethiopian descent gathered at Jerusalem’s Sherover Promenade to celebrate the community’s ancient Sigd holiday. Sigd is a bridge between Ethiopian Jewish traditions and the wider Israeli society. One attendee was Avera Manfisto - a 5-years hostage of Hamas.
Beautiful visit
Melanie Shiraz. “Miss Universe“ Israel, visited Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) at Sylvan Adams Children’s Hospital in Holon. She met children and trainee doctors from Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Zambia. She also visited the SACH Children’s Home where Israeli and overseas volunteers care for patients.
Hundreds saved on flight from Australia
Former Mossad chief, Yossi Cohen, said Israel's intelligence-sharing saved hundreds from an attack on an Etihad plane about to take off from Sydney Australia. This was our intelligence, and what do we receive back from Australia?” Cohen asked.
Washington State seniors can now get ElliQ
Seniors in Washington can now enjoy the benefits of the ElliQ Smart Care Companion (see previously), now being offered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to Medicaid clients through its Roads to Community Living program.
130 overseas officials learn from Israel
Israel hosted around 130 officials from foreign militaries to present lessons from the current war. They included USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, India, Morocco, Finland, Greece, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Estonia, Japan, , Serbia, and Slovenia.
Shoulder-to-shoulder with Jamaica
The 30 Israeli medical professionals helping Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, went straight to the outlying hospitals treating injured patients. They have already saved lives and are receiving the gratitude of the local Jamaicans.
Global honors at Yale debating championship
15 students from Israel’s Ehad Ha’Am Middle School won 10 trophies and many gold medals at the World Scholar’s Cup finals at Yale University. Against some 2,500 competitors, they achieved 3rd place overall, plus 3rd in the Team Challenge. The Israeli flag flew prominently.
So does Panama
Panama has launched a parliamentary Israel caucus in the latest fruition of faith-based diplomacy around the world. “The formation of the Israel Allies Caucus represents a significant step in strengthening the ties between Panama and Israel,” said Panamanian Deputy Manuel Cohen Salerno.