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”.
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.
Jerusalem of Gold
The City of David Foundation’s annual conference enabled the general public to experience some of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem in recent years. A special portion of this year’s conference highlighted several never-before-seen golden artifacts.
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Huge philanthropic donation for Israeli research
Ukrainian-born US billionaire Len Blavatnik is donating $20 million to Tel Aviv University. The donation will fund three new centers and two new funds at Tel Aviv University that will focus on promoting applied research.
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.