Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Yom Yerushalayim 2012

Posted on 20 May 2012 by

Chag Sameach to all of Israel, and especially to Jerusalem which is celebrating 45 years of reunification since its liberation in the Six Day War of 1967. Arutz Sheva has a short but evocative piece about Yom Yerushalayim’s events, Jerusalem’s … Continue reading →

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Arabs attack Israeli Jews – international yawn

Posted on 29 April 2012 by

Now that the memorials and celebrations of last week are over, it’s back to regular programming. Here are two small items which almost flew under the radar of the Israeli press, and certainly received no mention in any international media. … Continue reading →

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Yom Hazikaron 2012 – Israel’s Memorial Day

Posted on 24 April 2012 by

Yom Hazikaron has begun just a short while ago, and with it the usual mix of sadness leading to joy a day later on Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day). Here are a few links to bring the atmosphere over to you. … Continue reading →

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Judaising Jerusalem? You betcha!

Posted on 12 April 2012 by

One of the most ridiculous charges against Israel by both extremist Muslims and the anti-Israel hard left is that of “Judaising” Jerusalem. Every time I hear that phrase it almost makes me giggle. Firstly, it just sounds ridiculous – such … Continue reading →

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Pesach flowers in Jerusalem

Posted on 12 April 2012 by

We spent a few beautiful days in downtown Jerusalem, touring the sites, visiting relatives and generally mingling with the huge throngs all crowding into Jerusalem for Pesach. (More of that in my next post). One of the tours we took … Continue reading →

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The Global March to Jerusalem – another attempt to breach Israel’s borders

Posted on 29 March 2012 by

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims, anti-Israel activists and assorted ill-wishers are planning to take part in a “Global March to Jerusalem” tomorrow, March 30th, also known to Palestinians as Land Day. [UPDATE: I will update any important events related to … Continue reading →

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