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The nine days leading up to Tisha B’Av are usually subdued with curtailed entertainment and meatless dining.
This year with COVID 19 running rampant again causing economic pain and social disruptions the challenge is somehow to find a positive way out of this plague induced chaos.
Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges Israelis continue to accentuate optimism and overcome obstacles. You might not be aware that there is good news. Here is your opportunity to catch up with the latest.
VIRTUAL TOURISTS
With borders closed and restricted entry in place tourists are noticeably absent on the streets of our cities, on the beaches, in hotels and at historic and religious sites.
To whet your appetite for the sights and sounds of Israel watch this video and start planning your next trip.
HEBREW UNIVERSITY JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONA
Israeli researchers and scientists are working overtime in the fight against this latest plague taking a toll around the world.
It is not just in Israel that the campaign to combat and defeat Corona is taking place. Israeli experts are also helping nations in Africa.
ISRAEL’S UPCOMING CHESS CHAMPIONS
Here are some of Israel’s youngest future chess champions explaining what they think about this challenging game.
