On May 7, 2009, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra will perform for the first time a concerto written by a Hungarian composer who was murdered during the Holocaust.
The piece was discovered by chance by the Symphony's lead violist, Amos Boasson, as h…
n these images, shot by Mordechai I. Twersky earlier today, we see the graves of Israel's fallen soldiers at Mt.Herzl, the national cemetery in Jerusalem.
Passover eve marks the beginning of the Jewish festival of freedom.
But for some Israelis it is a time to remember a brazen terrorist attack against the Jewish state.
Seven years ago at the Park Hotel in Netanya, as hundreds of guests gathered…
At the "Yehuda Matzos" bakery in Jerusalem, 200 workers are working three shifts as they rush to churn out an estimated 3,000 tons of matzos, or flat, unleavened bread, before Passover, April 4
I would love to have had the privilege of the zoo medical staff. This is how we raised a thrown away, almost three weeks old puppy--a bottle every two hours, 24/7. He's the most loving, protective dog I've ever seen; and folks constantly stop us to…
No, I haven't read that one yet. But I will look for it today, and will put it at the top of my reading list. Thanks. Borders has a fairly decent coupon right now. I hope they have that book in stock.
Thank you, Mordechai. Is good that these get posted here for the world to see, of course they need to look. Many people have know idea what we get so excited over.
This site has become very popular and these are a great help if not for the viewer,…
She was beautiful heroine who had a strong family bond, a righteous cause, was used uniquely by G-d to save her people, and had the steadfastness to stand for what's right--no matter the cost. I especially admire the last trait. Besides, it's my mot…
Our prayers continue for the steadfast love, hope and strength of the Shalits; and for the imminent release of their son, Gilad. May Gilad be safely home, and soon.
The photo was taken at Yad Vashem. I had read extensively on the Jewish Resistance, consider them heroes, and was extremely thankful to find this memorabilia there. The paper on the left is an Identity Card, and the paper on the right is headed "The French Underground".
The Biblical Patriarchs and Matriarchs; the Prophets; the Maccabees; Holocaust victims (including my grandfather) and Members of the Resistance; Members of the Lechi and Etzel Pre-Israel Underground Movement; Golda Meir; Menachem Begin; Natan Sharansky; Abraham Joshua Heschel; Daniel Pearl; Members of the Israel Defense Forces; Parents of IDF soldiers and Families who have lost loved ones to Palestinian Terror. And most of all, my parents.
What is/was your Alma Mater and your Major?
Yeshiva University (B.A. Poli Sci); Columbia University (M.S Journalism); Tel Aviv University (M.A. Political Communications)
What is your occupation or profession?
Freelance Writer and Multi-Media Journalist/Producer
Regarding smoking, I:
am vehemently opposed
Regarding alcohol, I:
drink socially
Regarding drugs, I:
don't indulge
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