By Michael Kuttner…

Israel’s summer has kicked in with soaring temperatures.

Schools are about to go on the long vacation and everyone is heading for the beach.

Unfortunately, lots of unwelcome guests will also be arriving ready to sting unwary bathers. This year’s annual invasion of jellyfish is about to arrive and by all accounts they will be swarming in record numbers.

A WELCOME VISITOR 

Watch this inspiring video of a celebrity visiting Israel and giving hope to those injured and maimed as a result of action in Gaza.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHcF_FTiRXA

3 D’S 

A timely reminder from Natan Sharansky [pictured].

Pass it on to all those who need to know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agI5oNHe0io

ANOTHER ARCHEALOGICAL DISCOVERY

 For the first time evidence of the last Jewish revolt against Roman occupation has been found in Lod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVlPxwzLcbA

EMOTIONAL REUNION 

A lone soldier who emigrated from Ukraine and then converted joined the IDF.

His mother flew to Israel and had an emotional reunion with him at the Kotel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5tz3yuTP8o

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.]