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All Iron Dome - The Israel Boutique

Israel’s Iron Dome Defense has miraculously destroyed over 90% of the thousands of life threatening missiles fired into Israel. The secret to Iron Dome’s success lies not only in advanced Israeli technology and sophisticated intelligence, but in Divine protection that enables the nation of...

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What Is the Meaning of Chai? | My Jewish Learning

Chai (חי) is the Hebrew word for life. The word, consisting of two Hebrew letters —chet (ח) and yud (י)— ...

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Ten American cowboys and farmers from the southern US states of Arkansas and Montana arrived in Israel Monday night to help the farmers who have been in need of workers since the events of October 7.

Cowboys from US arrive in Israel to help with farming

A group of cowboys and ranchers from Arkansas and Montana arrived in Israel to volunteer to help farmers and ranchers suffering a shortage of workers since October 7; They are not Jewish and all paid for their own trip

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8 Classic Hanukkah Foods | Judaica Webstore Blog

Not Just Latkes: 8 Classic Hanukkah Foods for a Festive Holiday All 8 Nights

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Every American Hanukkah special, movie and TV episode worth knowing about

From Adam Sandler's "Chanukah Song," to the "Rugrats" special, here are some Hanukkah specials to keep warm with over the holiday's eight nights.

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Chanukah Music Video night 1: The Maccabeats - We're Still Here (Am Yisrael Chai) - Hanukkah 2023 - עם ישראל חי

Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.

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How Many Jewish New Years? | My Jewish Learning

Four New Year's. Rabbinic History of Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year.

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Three Israeli groups nominated for Nobel Peace prize amid Hamas war

In addition, two sister peace movements – one Palestinian and one Israeli – were nominated for the prize.

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My fav thing is they're on the other side of this rock......~S~

 

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The 23,681 square-foot museum honors the 1.5 million Jewish men and women who were recruited into or volunteered for the armed forces of the Allies, the Partisans and the resistance movements, and perpetuates the memory of some 250,000 Jewish soldiers who gave their lives during World War II.

The project, long in the making, came to fruition near the end of 2023, when the museum opened to the public.

“Not only does the museum contain a repository of stories commemorating the bravery of Jewish soldiers in WWII, but it also serves as a beacon of inspiration during these challenging times,” Kan-Tor explained. “It connects historic tales of Jewish valor with recent narratives from our own Iron Swords war [against Hamas in Gaza], offering younger generations a profound understanding of the Jewish spirit. This museum showcases the Jewish people’s enduring determination not merely to survive but to thrive, providing a powerful lesson in resilience and triumph over adversity.”

With six wings, the museum begins with an introduction to the war and the Jewish soldier. It goes on to portray the early years of the war, from 1939 to 1941, and the armies of Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, France, Britain, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. It progresses to the U.K. wing, where visitors learn the story of Benjamin Louis Salomon, a physician who sacrificed his life to cover his patients’ retreat, taking out 98 Japanese soldiers in the process, and experience a dramatic depiction of the Blitz of London.

Visitors then move onward to the war in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, detailing the invasion of the Soviet Union, Moscow, Stalingrad, Leningrad, Kursk, the liberation of Belarus, the liberation of the death camps and the occupation of Berlin, before heading on to the United States, which entered the war in December 1941.

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The Chaim Herzog Museum of the Jewish Soldier | United with Israel

The 23,681-square-foot museum honors 1.5 million Jewish men and women who fought in various armed forces.

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An extremely rare silver coin dated to the Persian period (6th–5th centuries BCE) is unearthed in the Judean Hills, Jan. 17, 2024. Photo by Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority.

Unearthed: 2,500-year-old silver coin from Kingdom of Judah - JNS.org

The excavation also exposed a building from the First Temple Period, with even earlier evidence for commerce in the form of a shekel weight.

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Israeli-made 'Letter to a Pig' nominated for Academy Award

The 17-minute film is about a Holocaust survivor who writes a letter to a pig that saved his life.

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