Israeli Biker Travels to the US to Raise Money For Cancer Research
He that is gracious unto the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and his good deed will He repay unto him. (Proverbs 19:17) Israeli cyclist Tom Peled completed his most recent biking tour in the United States late last month in order to raise money for cancer research, according to The Times of Israel. In early […]
UN Honors Israel for its Record on Disability Rights
You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord (Leviticus 19:14) Israel was recognized by the UN as a world leader in serving the needs of its disabled citizens at a recent UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with […]
El Al Flight Turns Back for Young Cancer Patient
Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth, and break forth into singing, O mountains; for the LORD hath comforted His people, and hath compassion upon His afflicted (Isaiah 49:13) Since the tragic attacks on September 11, no airline in the world has taken protocol more seriously than the official airline of Israel, El Al. […]
Barbra Streisand to Receive Honorary PhD
71-year-old singer and actress Barbra Streisand will be presented with an honorary PhD from Hebrew University in Jerusalem when she arrives next month. She will be performing at the Israeli Presidential Conference in June, set to honor Shimon Peres’s 90th birthday. She is also scheduled to give two public concerts. These will be her first performances […]