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  • Arrival of 215 immigrants sparks dancing at Ben-Gurion Airport

    Pesach Benson|Aug 25, 2023

    (JNS) - A planeload of 215 immigrants from the U.S. and Canada landed at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday, sparking emotional family reunions and even dancing in one of the terminals. "I don't think I've ever been happier in my whole life than I am today. It's been a big dream that I've had for many years," said Carol Ginzburg, 77. "I have a bunch of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who are living in Israel. So I want to be here. "Frankly, I'm ready to be in Israel and be done...

  • Israeli offering named best single malt whisky in world

    Apr 21, 2023

    (JNS) - M&H Distillery (Milk and Honey) received the accolade of "Best Single Malt Whisky in the World" for its Element Sherry Cask at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2023 competition. M&H Distillery was also accredited the "Craft Producer of the Year" and "Distiller of the Year" last month during the same competition. The World Whiskies Awards is held every year in Britain and features all of the world's leading brands. The competition comprises a panel of judges selecting winners for...

  • What I saw in one of Israel's crazy party hostels during COVID quarantine

    Steven Davidson|Jan 22, 2021

    TEL AVIV (JTA) - As we were reminded at the beginning of the latest lockdown, Israel's quarantine hotel situation throughout the COVID pandemic was a disaster. The people sent there complained of haphazard arrangements made at the last second for guests and a galling lack of oversight or organization approaching anarchy within the hotels - all while half of incoming travelers managed to receive waivers from the government to instead quarantine at home. In the latest round, the local media...

  • Israeli ventilation system could give COVID-19 the 'smart' treatment

    Dec 25, 2020

    (Israel Hayom via JNS) - An Israeli startup's groundbreaking innovation may provide a much-needed remedy to the shortage of ventilators and the overwhelming of staff in COVID-19 wards. "Yehonatan Medical, in collaboration with Professor Ori Efrati, director of the Pediatric Pulmonary Unit at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer, devised a state-of-the-art, first-of-its-kind ventilation system that can treat between three and five patients simultaneously. That means more patients treated by...

  • Israel startup nation cycling team wins historic first-ever Grand Tour stage

    Oct 23, 2020

    (Tel Aviv) - The Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team made history, recording its first ever stage victory in a Grand Tour race, just five years after the team's establishment. Alex Dowsett finished first on Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia. The Giro is one of professional cycling's three prestigious Grand Tour races, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana. Dowsett was part of a breakaway group of six riders, alongside ISN team-mate Matthias Brändle, during the 200km stage from Giovinaz...

  • Netanyahu invokes biblical precept for social distancing, says Mi Sh'Berech for Israel

    Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz|Oct 16, 2020

    In an interview with Kol B'Rama radio, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoked biblical precepts in order to convince religious Jews to social distance during the holiday of Simchat Torah that coincided with Shabbat last weekend. "Take care, there should be no dances on Simchat Torah," Netanyahu said, referring to the tradition of dancing with Torah scrolls in synagogues. "There is no greater desecration of G-d's name than if because of Simchat Torah we lose a life. Pray outside, keep the...

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