So often tidbits of news and history become philosophical mind-benders…so as beholders of the Truth, as we at OneJerusalem.com happen to be, we try and leave our stories open to the good rational minds of our readers…that is to say, we respect you.
So here’s the scoop, readers:
Pope Benedict XVI insists on a “great respect” [...]
How will Israeli work to further entice worldwide tourists, to come over and play? How about warming up to the world of golfers!
The Tourism Ministry and the Israel Land Administration are planning an NIS 760 million grant, for the building of 16 golf courses across the country, over the next 15 years.
The golf [...]
It’s set in the lowest point on Earth, and it’s the saltiest lake on Earth – surrounded by a beach of splendid salt crystals, and breathtaking mountains. The Dead Sea is one of Israel’s natural wonders, and it has been one of the wonders of my life. It is actually one of the natural wonders [...]
Calling out around the Tribe are you ready for a brand new beat? Winter’s here and the time is right for shopping online! Want to find good quality unique Hanukkah gifts for the whole family, without having to leave the office? No, I am not lazy, just busy – maybe some of you can relate. [...]
Last Wednesday a collection of coins burned and charred from the destruction of the Second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in A.D. 70, were displayed for the very first time. Altogether 70 coins were found in an excavation site near the Kotel.
Gabriela Bijovsky, an antique coin expert from the Israel Antique Authority said:
“These really show us [...]
Just where Route 4 turns into Route 1 from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, right at the juncture rests a 46-year-old mountain of garbage. Last Sunday night, that garbage became something of a power plant. The switch was flicked on at the dump, now Sharon Park, and lights illuminated the night. But these were not just [...]
The arrival in Israel of Pope Benedict XVI on May 14 is already being prepared for in earnest by Israeli and Catholic Church authorities. The visit of the Pontiff will include a formal call to Israel President Shimon Peres at Beit Hanassi, and to the Beit HaShoah Holocaust memorial as well as the [...]
Those fortunate enough to go on sightseeing trips to Israel’s far northern region during Pesach must have been impressed by the sheer beauty of areas in Israel’s northern Galilee and “panhandle” regions. On the last day of Pesach, we drove north, passing landmark cities such as Nazareth and Tzfat, as well as the Kinneret or [...]
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For those who are not aware, Tel Aviv now has a smaller version of Atlantic City’s famous Boardwalk. Located at what is still known as the Tel Aviv Port, this actual boardwalk contains a number of attractions, including popular restaurants and pubs, boutiques, and more recently a mobile unit for the Channel 24 music TV [...]
Passover is a a great time for traveling and trips in Israel and the weather is ideal. If you are however like me, sitting in front of a computer this is a pretty good way to checkout Masada virtually!!
This video was made by Yoni Goodman, one of the animators that worked on Waltz with Bashir:
Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement calls on the State of Israel to fully open Gaza’s crossings and to allow the real victims of the closure – 1.5 million human beings – the freedom of movement necessary [...]
We’re finally having some serious rain here in Israel. It won’t last long, but it’s nice to have a bit of real winter before the dawn of April.
If you like skiing, then this is the perfect time of year to go north to Mt. Hermon.
While winter travels are usually being done in the southern Negev [...]
The Amazing Carnival In Rio
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Brazil is celebrating its renowned Rio Carnival this week. It’s a gigantic festival of dance, costumes, and music, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all around the world. At the same time, just across the Western border, Bolivia is also celebrating its very [...]
I’ve been seeing it all over town. A brownish alien-like creature, with green eyes, a long snout, and sharp teeth. Sometimes it’s just a head; sometimes the head is connected to a larger body — which may be male, female, human, or animal. I find it in different locations, in different postures, but there’s always [...]
As the thunders of war echo from the South, residents of Tel Aviv continue their daily routine.
Two unrelated anecdotes:
I happened to hear a 90 y/o woman speaks a week ago. She currently lives in Tel Aviv, and still volunteers in the Civil Guard. She had experienced the horrors of war in Poland back in 1939, [...]
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