Jan 8, 2009

Although the conflict in Gaza that has been raging for quite some time, Israel continues to demonstrate its generosity towards the Palestinian population despite the fact that the Gaza government continues to lobby rockets against Israeli citizens. Even though Hamas has been less than affectionate when it comes to Palestinian children, the Israeli’s are...

Jan 8, 2009

(Image: Dr. Alona Raucher-Sternfeld (a volunteer with SACH from Israel) helping out a Chinese baby. Credit: Jewish Exponent). Israel’s Save A Child’s Heart (SACH), which has been very active in helping people from around the world has recently made another stop within the Asian giant to help out citizens in need of medical attention. (Jewish...

Nov 16, 2008

(Image Credit: Chicks With Sticks) Even though Israel is located in a very hot neighborhood (politically as well as temperature wise), the country is also cold enough to receive snow (which is good news for those of you who enjoy snow ball fights). While some people may enjoy the cold air (at least every once in a while), many soldiers in the Israel Defense...

Nov 15, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli) After previously helping out children from Iraq and Kenya, it looks as if Israeli doctors from the Save A Child’s Heart foundation will be heading off towards the far east in order help out kids in China. (Haaretz) The Save A Child’s Heart medical team, comprising 15 members, said it would try to treat as many children as...

Nov 15, 2008

If one were to measure how warm relations between Indonesia and Israel with just one word, “frosty” would probably be the perfect description. Despite the fact that Muslim clerics in Indonesia have begun to warm up towards the Jewish state, the government has thus far kept its distance. Regardless of the diplomatic feelings (or rather lack thereof),...

Oct 28, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli) Whether its turning Nigerian deserts into gardens, shipping medical supplies to Kenya or simply building schools in Ethiopia, Israel continues to display an active role in African continent. Now, it looks as if an organization called Jewish Heart for Africa seeks to improve life conditions for the continent by providing electricity to rural...

Oct 12, 2008

(Hat Tip: Stand for Israel) For those of you who have not been following this story, Israel has allowed a 12-year old boy from Iran suffering from glioblastoma multiforme (aka GBM)–a common form of brain cancer–despite the fact that the child is a citizen of a nation whose leader has not been making unkosher speeches regarding his (falsely assumed)...

With the riots still raging throughout certain sections of Kenya, Israel has shipped tons of medical equipment to help out those who are suffering. (Israel National News) Foreign Ministry officials reported Monday that Israel had sent a planeload of aid to Kenya. The aid package includes three tons of medical equipment. Kenyan hospitals have faced shortages...

Jan 2, 2008

(Image: Falash Mura children learning Hebrew in the Gondar compound, Credit: Uriel Heilman of JTA.org) With the Israeli government winding down the Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews, a new organization called the United Jewish Communities federation (or UJC) is raising money to construct a Jewish school in the city of Gondar, Ethiopia. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) The...

After previously helping out Iraqi children, it looks as if the Israeli Save A Child’s Heart (or SACH) is once again helping out kids in need–this time in Kenya. (Israel National News) The Israeli Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) organization welcomed its first group of Kenyan children with heart conditions to be operated upon in Israel Wednesday....

Nov 9, 2007

(Image Credit: Israel 21st Century) After fleeing their native region in Darfur for the holy land, many Sudanese refugee’s have been enjoying life in Israel, with some being granted citizenship. While the fate of many have yet to be decided, one Israeli-Arab team took it upon themselves to make sure that these people feel welcome. (Israel 21st Century)...

Nov 7, 2007

(Image Credit: Wheels of Love album on Fotki.com) A hospital in Jerusalem was able to raise over $2 million thanks in part to bikers participating in the Wheels of Love charity ride. (Israel National News) 610 bikers raised over $2.3 million for the Alyn Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital over the past week as part of the annual “Wheels of...