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A long hot summer on Israel’s borders
The situation on Israel’s major borders is so volatile that it looks like we’re in for a long hot summer in more ways than one. The South Let’s have a quick look at the smouldering southern border with Gaza, via … Continue reading
Posted in Defence and Military, Incitement, Mideast news, Terrorism
Tagged Al Aqsa, flotilla, Gaza, Golan Heights, Hamas, Islamic State, Jerusalem, missiles, Russia, Syria, Temple Mount
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Tisha B’Av 5778 (2018)
Since the 9th day of Av fell yesterday, on Shabbat when we do not mourn, the fast itself was deferred to today, beginning last night at sundown and finishing at sundown tonight. Tisha Be’Av, the 9th day of the month … Continue reading
Posted in History, Israel news, Judaism, Terrorism
Tagged Gaza, Hamas, history, IDF, Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish people, Judaism, Tisha B'Av
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Thoughts for Friday Erev Tisha B’Av
Today is not a regular Friday. It is Erev Tisha B’Av, and although we do not mourn on Shabbat (thus the fast is put off until Sunday), we are still carrying on in a more minor key than usual. Therefore … Continue reading
Posted in Israel news, Judaism
Tagged Chief Rabbi, Efraim Mirvis, Good News Friday, Jerusalem, Judaism, Kotel, Shabbat, Temple, Tisha B'Av
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Just in time for the fast of 17th Tammuz – a fascinating archeological discovery
The fast day of Shiva Asar b’Tammuz – 17th Tammuz – technically fell yesterday, but since it was Shabbat on which mourning is not allowed, the fast was put off until today. The fast commemorates the following tragic events which … Continue reading
Posted in History, Judaism
Tagged archaeology, City of David, coins, Jerusalem, Judaism, Old City, Second Temple, Shiva Asar B'Tammuz
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Good News Friday
While we’re still basking in the reflected glory of Prince William’s historic royal visit to Israel, there were a couple of additional items I found which I thought suitable for this week’s Good News Friday post. First, we have a … Continue reading
Posted in Slice of Israeli life, Technology
Tagged blind, education, Gaza, Good News Friday, Hachnasat Sefer Torah, hi-tech, India, Iran, Jerusalem, Kerem Shalom, OrCam, Prince William, World Cup
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Prince William’s visit, the first ever Royal visit to Israel
Prince William’s visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories, the first ever Royal visit to Israel, concluded today, and in general it seems to have gone down a treat with the natives (myself included). The Prince has inherited the common … Continue reading
