End of a Legend
Al Schwimmer smuggled planes to Israel in 1948. He subsequently founded and ran Israel Aircraft Industries for 30 years. The Israel Prize winner passed away on 11th June on his 94th birthday.
4000 years of Jerusalem described in 5 minutes
Almost an impossible task, but see if this works for you. A new video, to celebrate Jerusalem Day - the anniversary of the re-unification of Jerusalem in 1967.
Jerusalem has deep Jewish roots
A new underground passageway connects the present-day Old City with Jewish Jerusalem of old and sheds light on Jewish life over 2000 years ago.
Israel’s largest underground lake
It’s right underneath Jerusalem’s central bus station. 200 meters long, it includes a canyon and a series of waterfalls.
Jewish home returned
A Jerusalem home was restored to the family that owned it 150 years previously. A new mezuzah was inserted into the original crevice discovered on the doorpost.
Matthew supports Zionism
British Ambassador Matthew Gould declared his commitment to the principles of Zionism at an evening dedicated to his new personal project: Kibbutz Eshbal, helping children at risk.
Abbas speaks the truth
News this week reveals that PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas admitted in an Arabic interview, that his family were forced to flee in 1948 due to threats by Arab leaders. Jews were not responsible.
Some humour with a serious message
Andrew Klavan has an interesting proposal.
And finally, hold the front page!
Hot off the press, your very own blogger highlights what an organisation would lose if it boycotted Israel.
Only in Israel – Deaf-blind theater
The world’s only centre for professional deaf & blind actors is in Jaffa.
http://www.jpost.com/LifeStyle/Do-Touch-Worlds-first-deaf-blind-acting-group-in-Jaffa