Free bus service to Jerusalem Old City
Car drivers visiting Israel’s capital can now avoid having to negotiate Jerusalem’s busy, narrow streets. Park for 17 shekels all day at Jerusalem’s First Station and take the free shuttle bus to the Western Wall or alight at many other stops in and around the Old City.
111-year-old survivor gets birthday surprise
Yisrael Krysztal survived Auschwitz and made Aliya in 1950.
Two Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer players were guests at his 111th birthday party, bringing presents including a cake, balloons and a team shirt with the number 111 printed on it.
Dream it. Do it
An inspiring New Year message from the students of Israel’s Technion. In 14 languages.
Where will you eat your apple and honey?
To celebrate Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, the people at Israel21c asked some of their friends, “Where do you eat your apples and honey?” The answers were surprising.
The oldest Bnei Menashe to arrive in Israel
On May 29, 2014, Aviel Hangshing landed in Israel, fulfilling a dream he has held for so many years. Hangshing is the most senior of the lost tribe of Bnei Menashe to arrive from India so far. “The day after we came to Israel was my 90th birthday!” he says, proudly.
1200-year-old prayer book comes to Jerusalem
A 9th Century Babylonian siddur (Jewish prayer book) to go on display at Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum’s “Book of Books” exhibit of the most important texts ever seen in the Jewish State. The 50-page Hebrew book is described as “a treasure of the Jewish People”.
An Aliya video with a difference
(Thanks to Leonie) This could inspire many to come and study in Israel.
Flags of joy
(Thanks to Jacob Richman) Israel has issued new postage stamps. Three of them mark the upcoming festival of Simchat Torah (rejoicing of the Torah) by depicting flags waved during the celebrations.
Lebanese Muslim activist waves the Israeli flag
The speakers at the Stockholm pro-Israel rally on Aug 31 included Mostafa Geha, a Muslim Lebanese activist and writer, who co-founded the Lebanon Israel Peace Project. He says peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon, like those between the biblical Kings Solomon and Hiram, will create an amazing region.
Visiting the sick and supporting the fallen
One of my readers is a member of SOS Netivot – Israel. The organization helps injured children and needy families in the South of Israel. Please support their vital work.