Bulgaria terror victim weds woman who helped him recover
Daniel Fahima, was critically wounded in the Burgas, Bulgaria terror attack two years ago, which killed five other Israeli tourists. He has just married the woman who sat by his bedside while he was in the hospital, helping him get through a long period of recovery.
Adversity inspires entrepreneurship
(Thanks to Israel21c) It was a chance in a million that Tel Aviv married couple Michael and Jessica would both develop Type 1 diabetes after the birth of their first child. They used their “misfortune”, however, to help them found the popular diabetes on-line magazine “ASweetLife”.
Borrow the book at the bus stop
A reminder that Israel’s bus stop libraries are still operating and expanding - such as the new library at Emek Refayim in Jerusalem. Borrowed books can be returned to any branch.
Above and Beyond
“Above and Beyond”, screened at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, is the story of Israel’s Air Force. Produced by Nancy Spielberg (sister of Steven), it tells of the miraculous events involving volunteers who risked their lives in order to secure a Jewish homeland. Highly recommended.
Alongside Bnei Menashe: A personal journey
Laura Ben-David accompanied 250 members of the Bnei Menashe tribe of Northern India as they made their journey to Israel that they had dreamed of doing for nearly three millennia.
36 bereaved girls hold batmitzvot in Jerusalem
The Jewish welfare organization Colel Chabad hosted a bat mitzvah celebration for 36 girls who have lost a parent. Most of the parents died from illness or terror attacks.
Starlings return to the Jewish State
After a long absence, short distance migrant starlings have started to return to Israel, a phenomenon that experts find difficult to explain. Watch a flock of synchronized starlings (known as a “murmuration”) form spectacular sights of dancing clouds in the skies of southern Israel.
3 million are united with Israel
United with Israel (UWI), the world’s largest grassroots pro-Israel community, is celebrating three-million supporters. The occasion will be marked in Jerusalem on Feb 18 and broadcast across the world. Founder Michael Gerbitz said, “we’ve been able to connect with millions of people – many in some of the most anti-Semitic countries – who are proud to stand united with Israel”.
Righteous gentile’s grandson finds his home is in Israel
Coss Weber is head physiotherapist at the Alyn hospital pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation facility in Jerusalem. Coss was born in a Dutch village - the grandson of a Righteous among the Nations, a person who risked his life to save Jews during the Holocaust.
The Arabs who support Israel, and why
Great articles by Fred Maroun - an Arab Canadian. Included is a long list of other Arabs, non-Arab Muslims and former Muslims who also support the democratic Jewish State.