Jews began to celebrate Passover: 18 interesting facts about the holiday
From March 27 to April 4, all Jews in the world celebrate Passover. What kind of holiday it is, where the name came from, how traditions were born and how it differs from Easter, the UJew edition told. The name of the holiday Translated from Hebrew, this word means ...
Scientists: Popular Drug Helps Prevent COVID-19
Taking aspirin regularly can prevent coronavirus infection, according to a new study. Writes about this New York Post. Researchers from Israel found that those who regularly took low doses of aspirin were 29% less likely to contract the coronavirus. The study looked at data from 10 ...
'The largest environmental disaster in history': tens of tons of fuel oil washed onto the shores of Israel
Tens of tons of fuel oil were dumped on most of Israel's Mediterranean coast. Local authorities are talking about the largest environmental disaster in the history of the country, writes the BBC. Thousands of volunteers and soldiers are helping to clear the coast of the clumps of fuel oil, which has already caused serious damage to wildlife. On the victims ...
'Many are capable of this': how ordinary women became executioners in Nazi camps
“A military facility requires physically healthy female employees between the ages of 20 and 40. Good wages, free meals, lodging and clothing are guaranteed, ”read an ad in a German newspaper in 1944, the BBC writes. 27 ...
Rabbi in Israel believes COVID-19 vaccine makes people homosexual
An ultra-Orthodox rabbi advised his followers to avoid getting vaccinated against COVID-19 because it could "make them homosexual." The details were told by the Independent. Rabbi Daniel Hazor, who has amassed a large following on the internet, said the vaccination attempts were part of “a global malevolent government trying to ...
Plant a tree in the Holy Land: Israel launches an action important for the whole world
Keren Kaemet le-Israel - The Jewish National Fund has launched a unique campaign. Without leaving your home, you can partake in a miracle, please a loved one, help Israel, and also support the whole world. And all this for a symbolic $ 18. You can…
9 Jews who survived the Holocaust and became famous
The International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holocaust, one of the worst tragedies of humanity, is approaching. But we would like to remember those who survived hell in concentration camps, but in the end were able not only to stand on their feet with dignity, but also to become famous. Them…
The story of Oscar Schindler: a spy, an SS man, a drinking companion of Soviet soldiers and the righteous man of the world
He was born 112 years ago. Abwehr spy, SS man, drinking companion of Soviet soldiers, unfaithful husband and righteous man of the world - all this is one person, Oskar Schindler. His life story was told by the magazine Takie Dela. The world learned about this story by chance - because ...
Fourth in almost 2 years: Israel to hold parliamentary elections again
The coalition government of Israel was unable to agree on a budget for 2021, which means that the country is already facing the fourth general election in less than 2 years. The BBC reported in more detail. On Tuesday, December 22nd, the deadline for budget approval expired, and at ...
Share the Light: How to Celebrate Hanukkah Online
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been quarantined in their homes, both in Israel and around the world. Therefore, the World Zionist Organization (WZO) decided to celebrate Hanukkah online. This unique project was named Share the Light. About it…