In response to Palestinian fire kites from the Gaza Strip, the children of Kibbutz Nir-am had a response! They floated balloons filled with candy into the Gaza Strip. The Hamas-backed Palestinian threat of launching 5,000 fire kites into Israel on the final day of Ramadan failed to match the expectation, though 11 fires set by …
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Ethiopian Aliyah: Another Reason Israel Matters!
Israel invites Jewish people from around the world to "come home" to Israel. For years, Ethiopian Jews have been returning. Here is an incredible "impact story" of those who have returned! Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/WorldJewishCong/videos/10156404904649805/ BTW - Continue following our study, Why Israel Matters, on this website. I am summarizing lessons from a live class being conducted …
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The End of a “Peaceful” Holy Month?
That was one of yesterday's headlines in The Jerusalem Post. But let's examine some facts. Today is the final day of Ramadan, a month in which Muslims pray and fast in commemoration of the revelation of the Qur'an. Some insist that Islam is a religion of peace, that Muhammad was a leader of peace and …
Israel’s Economy: One of the Strongest in the World!
According to United with Israel, Deutsche Bank has just declared the Israeli shekel the second strongest currency in the world! An analyst reports 6.1% appreciation of the shekel against currencies of Israel's primary trade partners. Along with historic lows in unemployment and inflation, the Israeli economy has become the third "most stable and promising" economy …
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