On the other hand
The long summer school holidays have arrived and students are enjoying their release from lessons following a year marked by corona lockdowns and disrupted studies.
International travel to certain destinations is now an option for Israelis but the danger of bringing back the virus means time-consuming testing before and after flying. Already the Indian mutation has arrived and containing it is now a priority.
The good news is that the coalition has survived its first votes of no confidence and is getting down to the serious work of governing.
LENS TECHNOLOGY
If you wear bifocal glasses you will know that often it takes quite a while to become comfortable using them. For many people it is impossible.
Now, Israeli ingenuity and innovation have developed an alternative that could make life for those having difficulty in getting used to bifocals a thing of the past.
Learn about the reasons this IDF pilot followed in the footsteps of his late father.
Contrary to commonly perceived perceptions these helicopter pilots also take part in a multitude of civilian and military rescue operations which save lives.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Three decades ago, Israel in a daring operation rescued the remnants of Ethiopian Jewry. In what can only be described as a modern-day miracle and in the face of imminent danger to their lives, men, women, children and babies were successfully airlifted to the Promised Land.
If only Israel had existed during the 1930s when Jews were denied safe haven as they sought to flee European persecution and imminent death.
It is important to remember especially in light of present-day developments that only in a strong Jewish sovereign country can Jews find a secure home and defend themselves.
A TASTE OF ISRAEL
Here is another culinary delight from Israel’s multi-ethnic and diverse population.
If you can’t visit at the moment at least you can make this at home and enjoy a taste of Israel. It should keep you going until you can sample the large variety of dishes for yourselves when you make it to the Promised Land.
