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Today in the Year 5764 (Rosh HaShana 2003)
Read about the state of Israel today as the country celebrates Rosh HaShana
5764, the Jewish New Year in September 2003.
Uncle
Ariel Needs YOU!
“We need you, and we need many more like you,” Israeli Prime Minister
Ariel Sharon told the 330 North American immigrants that arrived in Ben-Gurion
Airport on July 9, 2003. These immigrants to Israel (olim) are unique in that
they are being offered one-time grants of $5,000 to $25,000 by a Florida-based
group called Nefesh B'Nefesh to help them make aliyah. In my opinion ...
Israeli
Coins
Taking
out one's money to buy something in a store in Israel today can send one's mind
sailing back in time. Enjoy
these photos and explanations of the designs on modern Israeli coins.
Israelis
Mourn Their First Astronaut
Israelis mourn the tragic loss of their
hero and first astronaut Ilan Ramon. Ramon represented to the Israeli public just
how far the Jewish people have come in two generations - from the depths of the
Nazi gas chambers to the heights of space.
Biography
of Israel's First Astronaut Ilan Ramon
Ilan Ramon, who died aboard
the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, was the quintessential Israeli
hero.
Israeli
Dance
Modern Israeli dancing includes folk dance and art dance. Find
links to Israeli Dance Sites.
Terror
Unites Native Israelis and Immigrants
When the Palestinian suicide
bomber chose to detonate his bomb at the Dolphinarium Disco, he didn't differeniate
between sabras (native Israelis) and olim (immigrants).
Israel's
Statistics - September 2002
These stats provide a snaphot of the country
(population, immigration, income, ...).
Hanukkah
2000 - Might, Light, and Unity - December 2000
Given the dismal situation
in Israel this year (end of 2000), how will Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Israel
Memorial and Independence Days
Through these photos and descriptions,
you can virtually celebrate Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day.
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