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(Thanks to Rodger) More about Umar Mulinde – the Ugandan pastor who was flown to Israel to get treatment for the burns he suffered in an acid attack. In this video he speaks bravely about the attack, his treatment and the love for Israel he learned via JerusalemOnlineU.com

Israeli rail passengers will enjoy free WiFi Internet access from October at all 53 stations and in all 620 rail cars. A pilot will be implemented in March at Tel Aviv Central and University stations and on two double-decker trains.

Jewish residents wrote letters in the Chabad movement’s Sefer Torah for Jewish Unity in a poignant ceremony near Rome’s Coliseum and Arch of Titus. Jewish spiritual and political leaders, Nobel Prize winners and intellectuals from all over the world have also written letters. The scroll was instigated by Israel’s national airline, El Al, and will accompany flights of national significance.

Upper Nazareth Mayor Shimon Gapso has unfurled the world's largest Israeli flag, proudly flying it over his hometown. The flag is 16 meters wide by 8 meters high (48 ft. by 24 ft.) and is visible for kilometres around. Gapso said. “It's about time that Israelis are proud to be Israeli”.

Get in the spirit of the festival for the New Year for trees and take a moment to experience the nature surrounding Israel’s capital city.

More than a month earlier than last year, Israel’s welcome rains have lifted the level of her natural reservoir over the key lower mark that signifies a dangerous drought situation. Our prayers for rain seem to be bearing fruit. Let’s hope they continue. https://mobile.twitter.com/!/kinbot

Antiquities Authority (IAA) excavations at Giv'at Yonah in Ashdod have exposed the foundation of a large fortress from the First Temple period. Giv'at Yonah is identified with the burial place of the prophet Jonah who lived in the late 8th and early 7th centuries BCE.

History was made when Israel took a seat on the executive board of the UN Development Program. The UNDP’s one billion dollar budget supports health, welfare and women empowerment projects in 177 countries. Israel’s technological and agricultural know-how is a key resource.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Anwar Ibrahim responded to the question of whether he would open diplomatic ties with Israel by stating his “support” for “efforts to protect the security of the State of Israel.

An Israeli team of bakers won two first-place awards at the International Baking Championships held in Rimini. They won in the healthy bread and dessert categories.