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Good News Friday

Posted on 4 January 2019 by

It’s time to forget all the bad stuff and get ready for Shabbat with a Good News Friday post. Back in March of last year I wrote about a team of researchers in Shaare Zedek Hospital who had developed eye … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 7 December 2018 by

We are right in the middle of Chanukah, entering Shabbat Chanukah in a few hours, so here is a special, Chanukah-themed Good News Friday post. Actually, before I start, I should mention that it has been raining. Not gentle, English-style … 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 →

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Israel’s 70th birthday! Chag Atzma’ut Same’ach!

Posted on 19 April 2018 by

This year is no ordinary Independence Day. Israel has turned 70 tonight! Who would have thought, 70 years ago when the country was on the brink of extermination by its enemies as soon as it was born, that a mere … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Choose Life

Posted on 13 April 2018 by

This week’s Good News Friday post comes in the shadow of Yom Hashoah and in the build-up to Israel’s Memorial Day next week – which will be followed by Israel’s 70th Independence Day. In the bittersweet atmosphere of the day … Continue reading →

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