On the other hand
During the Hebrew month of Elul the sounds of the shofar can be heard every morning loud and clear, issuing forth from minyanim up and down the country.
Where else but in Israel can one see New Year greetings displayed on public transport and receive Rosh Hashanah brachot from shop assistants and service providers?
We know that the Festivals are not far away when tradespeople advise that the jobs they promised to do will be either started or finished “after the Chagim.”
ECHO FROM THE PAST
Another fantastic piece of ancient Jewish history in this land has recently been revealed.
It couldn’t have come at a more propitious time of the year.
ANOTHER MEDICAL ADVANCE
The unrelenting battle to defeat cancer is one of Israel’s researchers’ main challenges.
Once again this country’s scientists and medical personnel are leading the way.
NEW HIGHWAY TO THE CAPITAL
The new entrance to Jerusalem has opened and enables motorists to avoid most of the traffic hold ups because this road takes you under Mount Herzl in a series of tunnels and bridges. It joins up with the Begin motorway to the south and provides access to the city centre and Shaare Zedek Medical Centre.
Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride.
