שולי נתן – ירושלים של זהב. Shuli Nathan – Yerushalayim Shel Zahav. Originally composed by Naomi Shemer (commissioned by Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kolek), Yerushalayim Shel Zahav became an instant hit and Shuli Nathan became famous. According to Wikipedia: Naomi Shemer…
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Basic Rules for Driving in Israel
by Rafael (Rafi) Hecht • • 0 Comments
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real Israeli driver never uses them. 2. Under no circumstance should you leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by…
Hava Nagila’s Long, Strange Trip
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By Dr. James Loeffler Eastern European Origins Like many modern Israeli and popular Jewish songs, Hava Nagila began its life as a Hasidic melody in Eastern Europe. There the tune was sung as a nigun (wordless melody) among the Sadigorer Hasidim, who took…
Hamas and Fatah’s with the song “Anyone You Can Fool I Can Fool Better” – LatmaTV Satire
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Hamas and Fatah’s with the song “Anyone You Can Fool I Can Fool Better” – LatmaTV Satire. Very funny!
Israeli Tourist Caught After Defrauding Jewish Women Out of Thousands
by Alexandra Bosanac • • 0 Comments
An Israeli tourist alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars from women in Toronto’s Jewish community was caught in the act Wednesday, police say. Israel Aharonovitz, 63, is charged with four counts of fraud under $5,000 and police suspect he…
Jerusalem in the Snow – January 2013
by Rafael (Rafi) Hecht • • 0 Comments
Recently it has snowed in Jerusalem. As of this posting Israel is still under snow, and it’s amazing how a country ceases to function when not prepared for something like this. That said, I would like to thank my wonderful…
Want a Cardboard Bicycle for $20? Well, it’s your lucky day.
by Rafael (Rafi) Hecht • • 0 Comments
Want a bike for $20? Even if it’s made our of cardboard? Well, it’s your lucky day. 50-year-old Izhar Gafni had a dream: to build a cardboard bike. The bicycle was something that everyone said could not be done and…
Video: 112-Year-Old Man Shares Secret to Long Life
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Torah scholar born in 1900 shares his thoughts on healthy eating, Israeli-Arab conflict. Torah scholar Zechariya Brashi was born in 1900, and recently celebrated his 112th birthday. He spoke to Arutz Sheva about health, diplomacy, and his hopes for the…
Sad News for Family of Missing Soldier: Majdi Halabi Found Dead
by Chana Ya'ar • • 1 Comment
Released for publication: The remains of a body found in the Isfiya forest has been identified as that of IDF Private Majdi Halabi. A day that began with a hike in the woods ended late last month with the sad…
Shoshana the Sheep – Medleys of Childhood :: הכבשה שושנה – מחרוזת שירי ילדות
by Rafael (Rafi) Hecht • • 0 Comments
Come and join Ladatz and Shoshana the sheep sing Childhood Songs – Nadned (swing), Shnayim Sinim (two Chinese), Yesh Lanu Tayish (we have a goat), Banu Gesher MiZahav (we built a bridge of gold), Ein Denn Dino, Kova SHel…