Posted by bonniekgoodman on December 14, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/israel-musings-december-14-2013-netanyahu-and-kerry-meet-about-peace-talks-in-jerusalem-snow-wonderland/
Source: NY Daily News, 12-13-13
The intense storm left the city covered in snow. About 20 inches of snow had fallen since Thursday, with more expected through the next day….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on December 13, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/israel-brief-december-13-2013-rare-snowstorm-slams-jerusalem/
Source: Arutz 7, 12-13-13
Posted by bonniekgoodman on December 13, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/israel-brief-december-13-2013-photo-essay-snow-in-jerusalem/
Source: JTA, 9-12-13
A minor earthquake rocked Jerusalem and the Dead Sea….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on September 12, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/israel-brief-september-12-2013-minor-earthquake-rocks-jerusalem/
Source: JTA, 9-1-13
A Hamas terror cell planned to carry out a terrorist attack at the upscale Mamilla mall on the cusp of the Old City of Jerusalem….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on September 1, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/09/01/israel-brief-september-1-2013-hamas-terror-cell-planned-attack-on-mamilla-mall-in-jerusalem/
Source: JTA, 8-26-13
Amid continuing protests over non-Orthodox prayer at the Western Wall, Israel’s religious services minister unveiled a new platform for egalitarian worship at Robinson’s Arch….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on August 26, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/jewish-brief-august-26-2013-ahead-of-high-holidays-naftali-bennett-unveils-new-platform-for-egalitarian-prayer/
Source: Haaretz, 6-30-13
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to reassure Diaspora Jewish leaders that redesign plans remain on track for the Western Wall plaza that will allow greater scope there for non-ultra-Orthodox prayer services….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on June 30, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/06/30/israel-political-brief-june-30-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-reassures-diaspora-leaders-he-backs-sharansky-plan-for-egalitarian-prayer-at-western-wall/
Source: Jweekly.com, 6-13-13
President Barack Obama extended for six months a waiver on a 1990s law that would move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on June 13, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/06/13/israel-political-brief-june-13-2013-president-barack-obama-extends-jerusalem-embassy-waiver/
Source: JTA, 5-20-13
Israeli officials canceled a UNESCO inspection of sites in Jerusalem’s Old City, saying the Palestinians had politicized the agency’s visit….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 20, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/israel-political-brief-may-20-2013-israel-cancels-unesco-visit-cites-politics-by-palestinians/
Source: Israel Hayom, 5-10-13
Women of the Wall conduct monthly prayer, this time with prayer shawls, prompting mass haredi demonstration • Haredim throw stones, trash bags at Women of the Wall • Jerusalem Police chief: Painful to see Western Wall turn into battlefield….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 10, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/israel-brief-may-10-2013-battle-of-wills-at-western-wall/
Source: Haaretz, 5-10-13
A tense stand-off in Jerusalem on Friday morning, while the Women of the Wall hold their first monthly prayer service at the Western Wall since a recent landmark ruling by the Jerusalem District Court that it is not a violation of “local custom”….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 10, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/israel-brief-may-10-2013-thousands-of-ultra-orthodox-protesting-women-of-the-wall-prayer-service-in-jerusalem/
Source: The Times of Israel, 5-10-13
Clashes erupted at Jerusalem’s Western Wall plaza early Friday morning, as thousands of ultra-Orthodox teenagers attempted to prevent the Women of the Wall from holding their monthly egalitarian prayer session at the site….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 10, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/israel-brief-may-10-2013-haredi-women-mass-at-kotel-for-standoff-with-feminist-group/
Source: Arutz Sheva, 5-9-13
The dome of the Heichal Shlomo building on King George Avenue.
The annual Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) parade took place Wednesday afternoon, and passed through downtown Jerusalem. An estimated 60,000 people took part….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 8, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/israel-brief-may-9-2013-photo-essay-thousands-wave-flags-at-yom-yerushalayim-jerusalem-day-parade/
Source: Shalom Life, 5-8-13
Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) in Israel
Jerusalem’s annual Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) parade took place Wednesday afternoon, transforming downtown Jerusalem into a veritable sea of blue and white with more than 60,000 spectators, many carrying Israeli flags, looking on….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 8, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/israel-brief-may-8-2013-over-60000-celebrate-yom-yerushalayim-in-jerusalem-annual-event-celebrates-46-years-of-reunification/
Source: Arutz Sheva, 5-8-13
The annual Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) parade is taking place Wednesday afternoon through downtown Jerusalem. The Rikidgalim, or flag dance, will involved participants waving flags, an singing….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 8, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/israel-brief-may-8-2013-yom-yerushalayim-parade-wednesday-in-jerusalem/
Source: Algemeiner, 5-8-13
This year, Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, is observed on Tuesday evening, May 7th through Wednesday night, May 8th and celebrates the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Judaism’s holiest city….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 8, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/israel-political-brief-may-8-2013-why-is-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-in-china-for-yom-yerushalayim/
Source: Israel Hayom, 5-7-13
Ahead of 46th annual Jerusalem Day, statistics show that more young people are choosing to live in Jerusalem than in previous years, tourism is on the rise • Jerusalem mayor: We Jerusalemites are now once again proud of our city, which we love so much….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 7, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/israel-brief-may-7-2013-yom-herut-yerushalayim-46-years-after-jerusalems-historic-reunification-israels-capital-is-on-the-up/
Source: Arutz Sheva, 5-7-13
The traditional annual Jerusalem Day celebration at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva in the capital will commence at 22:00, with the participation of rabbis, government and Knesset members as well as other renowned public figures….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 7, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/israel-brief-may-7-2013-yom-herut-yerushalayim-jerusalem-day-event-schedule/
Source: JTA, 5-7-13
The activist group Women of the Wall will face no more legal challenges after Israeli Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein decided not appeal a court decision favoring the group….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 7, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/israel-political-brief-may-7-2013-israeli-attorney-general-yehuda-weinstein-accepts-women-of-the-wall-court-decision/
Source: Yeshiva World News, 5-6-13
Eli Yishai for Mayor of Yerushalayim? (Monday, May 6th, 2013). yishain2 After being ousted by Aryeh Deri as Shas party leader, many believe that MK Eli Yishai will be looking at the upcoming Jerusalem mayoral race, where many feel he has a much better….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 6, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/israel-political-brief-may-6-2013-eli-yishai-for-mayor-of-yerushalayim/
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