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Some good news for Lag Ba’Omer

Posted on 12 May 2020 by

Today is Lag Ba”Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, a semi-holiday marked by bonfires in the night, music and a popular day for weddings. This year, because of the coronavirus restrictions, bonfires were banned except in a very few … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 30 November 2018 by

It is almost Chanukah (starting Sunday night) so it’s the perfect time for a Good News Friday post. Our first item is the most incredibly inspiring story of courage, persistence and sheer physical and mental strength. An IDF soldier with … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 9 November 2018 by

After an anniversary like today’s we need a Good News Friday post to put us into the mood for Shabbat. On the subject of Kristallnacht, it is good news indeed that a rare 150-year old Torah scroll was discovered inside … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 31 August 2018 by

I’m back to regular programming – for about a week, until Rosh Hashana falls next week, followed by the month of Jewish festivals. Until then, I present you with my latest Good News Friday installment. Let’s start with our favourite … Continue reading →

Posted in Boycotts and BDS, Culture, Arts & Sports, Israel news, Slice of Israeli life, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Good News Friday

Posted on 16 February 2018 by

It’s not been an easy week in Israel, so it’s with a sigh of relief that I present you with this week’s Good News Friday installment. Let’s start with a wonderfully heartwarming story of Kyra Warrell, a little girl from … Continue reading →

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Good News to start the week

Posted on 7 January 2017 by

To make up for the lack of a Good News Friday post yesterday, here is some good news to start the week (despite tomorrow being a fast day).  (My apologies for yesterday’s last-minute crisis posting. The immediate crisis is over … Continue reading →

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