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It is traditional to eat foods made from milk during the Jewish festival of Shavuot just celebrated. So it was timely that Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released 2013 figures that the average Israeli cow produces 11,780 liters (3,141 gallons) of milk, making it the most productive in the world.

Remains of a Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period have been partially uncovered in Tel Hebron, near Tel Rumeida in Hebron. Finds include an olive press, cisterns, a workshop with furnace and ponds, stone tools and a stamp in ancient Hebrew.

Isi Leibler shares a Jerusalem Day message. Rabbi Israel Porush, father-in-law of Isi Leibler made a remarkable sermon one year after the Six-Day War. It is still relevant today.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

On Israel’s Independence Day, David Weinberg is optimistic about Israel’s future.