Temperatures are soaring, Ben & Jerry’s is melting and Israelis are taking their families away to exotic places for a vacation, writes Michael Kuttner.
With the chagim looming and Covid lurking we have no idea whether more lock downs, restrictions and mask wearing will be required. This uncertainty is the reason why most people feel that now is the time to enjoy life before the next round of pandemic panic takes hold.
WARM WELCOME
History was made when the first Israeli planeload of tourists touched down in Morocco.
It was an emotional moment especially for those whose families originally came from that country to be greeted so warmly as they entered the airport terminal.
The contrast with the frigid “peace” of Jordan and the “tepid” peace of Egypt couldn’t be greater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHrOStYuY-I
A WELCOME BIRTH
As has previously been reported, a baby orangutan was recently born at the Ramat Gan Zoological Centre. Israel is working hard to save these endangered species.
Now, for the first time, see how this latest addition and mother are coping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwQ8r2sE1k
ISRAELI RESILIENCE
Israelis have learnt from many years of bitter experience how to pick up the pieces after terror attacks and war. Here is a classic example of this in Ashkelon which was hit hard by Hamas terror rockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SGu4ohqhy4
GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST COVID – 19
It is more than a year since this virus reared its ugly head and caused international disruption on a massive scale. Learn what Israel’s fight against this pandemic has meant globally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LPbpk2jgrs
VASSAL KINGS AND ROYAL VESSELS
Anywhere you go in Israel you find proof of our rich and often tragic history.
In Southern Jerusalem there is a Kibbutz called Ramat Rachel where some fascinating discoveries have been made and once again validate the presence of Jews long before the advent of any Islamic groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyEMnkN4q3w
Michael Kuttner is a Jewish New Zealander who for many years was actively involved with various communal organisations connected to Judaism and Israel. He now lives in Israel.
[This article was originally published on J-Wire and is reproduced here with permission from Michael Kuttner.]
