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.
Whether you reside in the holy land or elsewhere, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Passover over the next week.
In the meantime, here is a questionnaire from Aish.com to test your depth of this holy festival.
Note: For those of you still looking for some kosher news regarding Israel, I'll be posting some more stories throughout the week.
Of course you could always subscribe to Kosher Highlights, which displays even more news (although I would recommend using a site feed as you may receive multiple updates within a day).
(Image Credit: Government Press Office, via Ynet News)
With tourism already booming in the holy land, it looks as if the Jewish state will have to prepare for an additional 60,000 pilgrims from the Christian faith this Christmas season.
(Ynet News) Some 60,000 Christian pilgrims are expected to arrive in Israel for the Christmas holiday, the Tourism Ministry reported Tuesday. This is an estimated 50% increase compared to last year.
Until the end of the year, about 1 million Christian tourists are expected to visit the country, half of them pilgrims. This figure represents a 30% increase compared to 2006.
Today (or rather tonight) is Israel's 59th birthday, and although it is often a solemn holiday, it is good to see Israel last another year on planet earth.
(Jewish Exponent) For much of the world, the name Israel is synonymous with conflict. But even though the nation must continue to fend off terrorism and fight for its rights, the true face of the Jewish state can be found in the hustle and bustle of ordinary people going about their lives. At work and at play, Israel remains a country of contrasts and stark beauty.
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