Jun 1, 2008

Update (7/3): Listen to this post, courtesy of Bnarrator! (Hat Tip: IsRealli) (Image: African American choir celebration Israel’s 60th birthday. Credit: Shachar Azran via Ynet News) While the neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan is generally known for its celebration of African American culture, it looks as if the folks from Harlem decided to show...

After a fairly busy week (mostly with studying, not to mention attempting to learn Hebrew…more updates about that later) here are two video’s from two events highlighting Israel. The first video is from Israel 21st Century which highlights world/corporate leaders at the Facing Tomorrow Conference. Many of these individuals seemed to be very impressed...

May 12, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli.org) In the American city that never sleeps (that’s New York for those of you who do not know), CBS-TV highlighted the Jewish nation in one of its Eye on New York videos. The video highlighted Israel’s struggles during its creation as a state, as well as celebrating Israel’s 60th birthday. Note: Next time Dan Gillerman...

Happy 60th Israel! Here is wishing you another 60 years of success, and hopefully peace as well! In the meantime, here is a cool video from Aish.com, celebrating 60 years of Israel in 60 seconds. Note: Be sure to check out the other video via Israel 21st Century. Content Copyright 2006-2009 of IsraGood. All Rights Reserved. Violators (and hosts) can be...

(Hat Tip: Harry Rubenstein) While there have been several video’s displayed here at IsraGood portraying the Jewish state, this by far seems to have been the best one made. Note: The theme song used in the video is by Yael Naim, a rising Israeli star in both the holy land as well as the US. Update: Oh, and just in case anybody in the states does not know,...

May 6, 2008

Weighing at 5.2 tons and stretching out at 200 meters by 100 meters, this may be the largest Israeli flag ever made (if not within the top five). (One Jerusalem) When you’re driving to and from Jerusalem, in a field in the Latrun area there is a huge flag recently laid out for the upcoming 60 Independence Day Celebrations[.] Note: Is it me, or does this...

Darnell Clayton is a non-Jewish American was surprised to see how modern Israel was after a brief visit of the country when he was a teenager. He currently resides in the US, and highlights some of the innovative (and interesting) technologies pouring out of the Jewish state over at IsraGood.com. A long, long time ago, in a place not so far away, I was a 16 year...

Apr 22, 2008

Music makes the world go round–or so they say as one can testify to the success of Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez and even Madonna. But what some people may not realize is that one guy who has helped arrange some of the verses for these artists is releasing an album aimed at celebrating the Jewish state on its 60th birthday. (Jerusalem Post) It’s a...

Apr 21, 2008

It looks as if the Consulate General of Israel (located in New York) is promoting a new way to display the face of Israel to the world–literally. (Isrealli.org) The Consulate General of Israel in New York, in cooperation with the Salute to Israel Parade, has initiated a banner campaign entitled, “Faces of Israel.” Beginning May 4th, in honor...

This is probably something that you do not hear about everyday! It looks as if a Muslim Mosque located A-Taibeh, Israel has decided to celebrate the Jewish states existence by repainting itself to reflect the nation’s national colors. (Israel Hasbara Committee) In a gesture to Israel and its 60th anniversary the residents of the Galilee Israeli-Arab...

While most colleges focus on academics, sports, spring break (and more sports), it looks as if one school (Utah Valley State College to be exact) decided to take time to celebrate Israel existence (or rather reappearance) in the modern world. (Daily Herald) Though their connection to Israel might seem unusual, a group of college students, state lawmakers and...

Apr 14, 2008

(Image: Section of books highlighting Jews’ businesses, Credit: Ronen Medzini via Ynet News) No matter where you go it seems that everyone has an opinion about Jewish people. Some are positive, some are not so positive. But when it comes to the Chinese, they seem to hold a special awe for the Jewish people. (Ynet News) Although the large majority of the...