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When the Weisel family from New Jersey arrived on Aliya to their new home in Moreshet, they received a tremendous welcome from the townspeople.

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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Scenes from last year’s summer activities that Israeli charity Ezer Mizion organized for children suffering from cancer.

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.

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.

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.

Israel welcomed 218 new immigrants (Olim) from North America as the summer season of Aliyah organized by Nefesh B'nefesh begins.

Shrapnel from shots fired at an IDF post near Metulla on the northern border with Lebanon ricocheted off one the dog (identification) tags of a soldier guarding the post.  Military medics at the post inspected the soldier and found him unharmed.

Colel Chabad has also awarded 100 Israeli orphans with academic scholarships.  A special celebration was held at the Psagot Winery near Jerusalem.  The Chesed Menachem Mendel Awards help the child with tutoring, music lessons, summer camps and therapies in order to help them succeed in school and socially.