Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Good News before Shavuot

Posted on 18 May 2018 by

It’s not quite Friday as I write (though it may well be so by the time I post), but with the upcoming Shavuot festival starting straight after Shabbat, and after this week’s upsetting news, I thought it fitting to post … Continue reading →

Posted in International relations, Israel news, support Israel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Chag Same’ach! Yom Yerushalayim 5778 – 2018

Posted on 14 May 2018 by

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, the anniversary of Israel’s miraculous win over combined Arab forces in 1967, began last night (Saturday night) with festive prayer services in synagogues around the country. This year we mark the 51st anniversary of the reunification … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Incitement, indigenous rights, Israel news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Good News Friday

Posted on 11 May 2018 by

We’ve already had a surfeit of good news this week, from Donald Trump’s announcement of the withdrawal from the JCPOA to the widespread international support for Israel in its defensive actions against Iranian aggression. Tomorrow night Israel will be marking … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Israel news, Judaism, Slice of Israeli life | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Three Israelis killed in 2 terror attacks in 48 hours

Posted on 19 March 2018 by

Our happiness on Friday afternoon was shattered shortly before Shabbat as we learned of a terror attack near Mevo Dotan in northern Samaria, when a Palestinian terrorist rammed his car into a group of IDF soldiers, killing two and very … Continue reading →

Posted in Defence and Military, Incitement, Israel news, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Good News Friday

Posted on 9 March 2018 by

We mustn’t let the bad news get us down, so there is no time like the present for a Good News Friday post to cheer us up for Shabbat. Let’s start this post with the Israel love-fest at the AIPAC … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Arts & Sports, Family, International relations, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Good News Friday

Posted on 2 March 2018 by

Purim finished yesterday in most of the Jewish world, while Jerusalem and other walled cities are still celebrating though they too are now getting ready for Shabbat, so what better time for a Good News Friday post than right now. … Continue reading →

Posted in International relations, Israel news, support Israel, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments