On Jerusalem Day, there’s no place like Jerusalem
Rony Yedidia-Clein writes that although she lives temporarily in London, Jerusalem is the place she refers to as her real home, where she will always return.
Not only Jerusalem Day, but also Hebron Liberation Day
In the same Six Day War in which Israel won back the Old City of Jerusalem, the second most holy city to the Jewish People - Hebron - was also recaptured. Plus a video of the Jerusalem Day atmosphere!
NYC’s Israel Day mega concert in support of Israel
The 21st free annual Israel Day Concert in New York's Central Park on Jun 1st celebrates the eternal bond between supporters of Israel in the USA and the undivided capital of Israel, Jerusalem. It features Gad Elbaz, Lipa, Edon, Bennie Friedman, Ari Lesser and many more.
Green Eilat “saves” hundreds of birds
The recent sudden heat wave affecting the Middle East took its toll on migrating Corncrakes as they ran out of fat and muscle during their flight from Africa to Europe and Asia. Luckily they were able to reach Eilat – the first patch of green habitation after endless deserts.
UK Rabbis learn more about Israel
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and 49 Orthodox British Rabbis have completed a 4-day mission to Israel. Northwood Synagogue’s Rabbi Dr Moshe Freedman said that the trip would help him communicate to congregants not to be emotional about Israel but to seek more information.
The heavens are shining
On Israel’s Independence Day, David Weinberg is optimistic about Israel’s future.
The generosity of our friends
Yael Eckstein of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews writes, “As we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day, it is critical to remember these people who speak loudly and bravely in unity with the Jewish people. Simply put, they are Israel’s greatest ally and friend.”
How Israel remembers
On Holocaust Remembrance Day and on Yom Hazikaron, watch what happens to the traffic on Israel’s busiest roads when the siren sounds.
Learn sign language with Israeli stamps
(Thanks to Jacob Richman) The latest set of Israeli stamps includes individual images of the following words in the Israeli sign language: “Thanks”, “Goodbye”, “Kiss”, “Friendship” and “Love”.
66 great Israeli companies
On Israel’s 66th birthday, fellow blogger Naomi Goldberg lists 66 companies that make her proud to be Israeli. They include some that I hadn’t even heard of.