The oldest couple to make Aliya
Phillip (age 95) and Dorothy (93) Grossman of Baltimore, Maryland have been married for 71 years. They were greeted by their great-great-grandchildren at Ben Gurion airport.
Cool, clear water
The quality of Israel's drinking water shows clear improvement. In a study of the national water carrier’s supply, only 0.07% of samples were found to contain disease-causing bacteria and parasites. Far less than the 6.5% level in 1991 and the 5.0% limit recommended by the World Health Organisation.
Turning swords into plowshares
That’s effectively what Israel is doing by clearing 1500 mines from the border with Jordan. The area will then be used for agriculture - most likely for date crops.
Five of the most beautiful places in Israel
Tourist Israel recommends visiting the Hula Valley, the Ramon Crater, Jerusalem the Gold, the Dead Sea and anywhere you can sea the sun setting over the Mediterranean.
Ugandan pastor is recovering
(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
The world’s largest Israeli flag
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”.
Go outside, for Tu Bishvat
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.
Kinneret rises above the red line
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.
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1st Temple period fortress found in Ashdod
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.
Israeli railways goes wireless
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.