The Jewish New Year – only in Israel
Here are 10 unique ways to spot its Rosh Hashana in Israel. They include “Shana Tova” parking tickets that “forgive” you for not putting money in the meter and waive the fine.
A funny thing happened on the way to the UN
The Israeli journalist delegation moaned all the way from JFK airport to the United Nations HQ where PM Netanyahu was to speak. Then their secret service SUV ran out of gas. Luckily a Russian Jew driving a school bus gave them a lift.
Israel hosts security conference
The International Homeland Security Conference will take place in Tel Aviv during November. Its speakers include a former US Chief of Staff, the Head of Security for FIFA 2014 and the Chief Commander of Milan’s Police. Plus a host of Israeli experts, of course.
“Suddenly we’re Jews”
The organisation Shavei Israel has helped many people discover their Jewish roots. Here are three moving stories about how it helped a Portuguese, a Chinese and a Pole to reconnect with their ancestors.
US volunteers in Israeli schools
The number of high calibre college North American graduates participating in the Israel Teaching Fellows program, has grown from 68 last year to 170 in the current school year. Teaching in Israel is a meaningful volunteer opportunity, helps build a strong resume and strengthens bonds.
Israeli prisons are like paradise
Please tell anti-Israel activists at Amnesty International to watch MSNBC’s program “Lockup”. Jews and Israeli-Arabs are housed together and sometimes share cells. “I feel like I am in a hotel,” says one Israeli-Arab “resident”. Released prisoners achieve high levels of reintegration into society. Education, skills training and job placement helps prevent repeat offences. And read about Hamas inmates!
Oo La La – Aliya
There are 600,000 Jews in France, but one in every 300 is immigrating to Israel. French immigration first spiked above 2,000 in 2002 and reached nearly 3,000 in 2005. The French Consulate in Tel Aviv estimates that as many as 150,000 French Jews live in Israel. Many live in Netanya.
Have you seen “Israel Inside”
If you missed the opportunity to watch this fascinating film about Israel’s achievements, “Israel Inside” will air on Comcast on Demand starting September 15 for limited release.
The NYPD branch of Kfar Saba
For those fans of “New York’s finest”, the NY Police Department has opened shop in the Sharon city. The office is to focus on the extradition of criminals, the transmitting of intelligence information and to assist in the location of missing persons, both in the United States and in Israel.
Massive reservoir found under Western Wall
The reservoir is approximately 1/10th the size of an Olympic swimming pool, and is the first evidence that water was available next to the first Temple.