Against the odds, victim recovers
Tzvika Cohen returned home from hospital, five and a half months after being brutally attacked by an axe-wielding Arab terrorist. Doctors had predicted that Tzvika might never wake up (he was comatose for 3 weeks) or be paralyzed for life. He is now able to walk and shower on his own.
1000 FSU Birthright participants celebrate Israel
1000 Russian-speaking Birthright Israel participants celebrated Israel as a land of diversity and opportunity at the Wohl Centre in Ramat Gan. Around 45,000 Russian-speaking young adults have experienced Israel through Taglit-Birthright over the past 16 years.
That’s what I call a welcome
When the Weisel family from New Jersey arrived on Aliya to their new home in Moreshet, they received a tremendous welcome from the townspeople.
More mosaics found in ancient Galilee synagogue
Archaeologists have uncovered mosaics depicting prominent Bible scenes during excavations in June of the 5th Century synagogue at Huqoq, in Israel's Lower Galilee. The scenes include Noah’s ark and the splitting of the Sea of Reeds.
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Summer fun for children with cancer
Scenes from last year’s summer activities that Israeli charity Ezer Mizion organized for children suffering from cancer.
Academic excellence for Israeli orphans
Further to the article last week , Colel Chabad - Israel’s longest continuously running charitable organization - has awarded another 85 orphaned students with scholarships (and funds) for academic excellence at a ceremony in Jerusalem.
Look what became of the Philistines
Archaeologists digging at the southern coastal city of Ashkelon have discovered the first cemetery belonging to the Israelites’ Biblical enemy, the Philistines. The cemetery dates between the 11th and 8th centuries BCE, may contain thousands of graves, and reveal many Philistine customs.
French mass-Aliya flight arrives
206 immigrants from France arrived in Israel in the largest-ever summer mass-aliyah from France. They were met by Natan Sharansky – Head of the Jewish Agency, who danced with the new Olim. Another 5,000 Jews from around the world plan to make Aliya this summer.
The first Aliya flight of the Summer
Israel welcomed 218 new immigrants (Olim) from North America as the summer season of Aliyah organized by Nefesh B'nefesh begins.