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Two lottery stories to report. In March, A woman from the Tel Aviv suburb of Herzliya won in the Israeli lottery for the third time, bringing her total winnings to NIS 625,000 (some US $170,000). And last week a couple won NIS 28 million and said they are going to …. invest it in a textile business. http://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-cant-stop-winning-lottery/

More ancient Jewish archaeological remains have been discovered in Judea, providing additional proof of the unbreakable connection between the Jewish people and the land East of Jerusalem.

You mustn’t forget your camera if you visit any of these 10 sites.

Some young friends in New Jersey are sending out Israel’s positive message.

Jacob Richman has “posted” images of Israel’s new stamps issued during May. They include the Israel National Trail, (10 stamps make up a map), Australian Light Horse Beersheva 1917 and the late Yitzchak Shamir – the Israeli Prime Minister who helped make Israel into an economic success.

For eligible residents who don’t already have a “Dude Shemesh”, the Israeli government will pay NIS 900 (at least 25%) towards the cost of changing from an electric water heater to a solar powered one. A new eco-friendly heater saves an average of NIS 1000 a year.

The UK (Jewish and non-Jewish) community is holding a street parade on June 2nd to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. The “Closer to Israel” event also includes many other activities and projects designed to promote Israel to the British public.

The Israel Antiquities Authority has discovered a Byzantine era mosaic floor under the fields of Kibbutz Beit Kama in the Negev. The red, black, and yellow mosaic was found prior to the paving of the highway 6, just below the soil along with structures, pools and a system to move water.

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem honored Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman, who is dedicated to combating racism and promoting knowledge and education worldwide. The event raised $2 million for the Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada.

Jerusalem Day celebrated the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Israel’s capital city. Jerusalem is the largest city in Israel with 804,400 residents. There was an 11% increase in tourists last year and a 300% increase in cultural events and festivals.