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Robee pollinates blueberry bushes. Photo courtesy of BloomX

Israeli company’s Robo-bees are pollinating avocados and blueberries

Brian Blum, Israel21c.orgPublished July 20, 2023

Originally published on Israel21c.org Colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon where bees die for mysterious reasons, caused alarm in recent decades and spurred a flurry of “save the bees” campaigns...

Aris San (left) performs with his band in 1973. Photo: Moshe Milner, National Photo Collection of Israel

This week in Israeli history: July 20-26

Center for Israel EducationPublished July 20, 2023

July 20, 1949 — Syria, Israel Sign Armistice Israel signs an armistice with Syria, the last of four Arab nations to sign such agreements at the end of the War of Independence. Israel signed agreements...

'Chabad Supper Club' is back, featuring new menu

‘Chabad Supper Club’ is back, featuring new menu

Published July 20, 2023

The second installment of the Chabad Supper Club is taking orders for pickup on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The orders must be in before July 26. “Kosher observance should be easy, enjoyable and fun,” said...

Caitlin Stayduhar and Nathan Litz. File photo: Bill Motchan

St. Louis brand of green Sriracha stands out in shortage of red Thai competition

BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished July 20, 2023

Pepper sauce is a hot commodity. That is, it’s very popular. The Huy Fong brand of hot, red Sriracha chili sauce, with its distinctive rooster logo, is hard to find these days because of a weather-related...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress at the U.S. Capitol, July 19, 2023. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Speaking to Congress, Herzog laments growing divides in U.S.-Israel relationship

RON KAMPEAS, JTAPublished July 19, 2023

WASHINGTON (JTA) — In his speech to a joint session of Congress, Israeli President Isaac Herzog made sure to repeatedly laud the warm ties between the United States and Israel. And he got the response...

A view of Rabat, Morocco's capital city. (Getty Images)

In a first, Israel’s prime minister will visit Morocco

RON KAMPEAS, JTAPublished July 19, 2023

(JTA) — Moroccan King Mohammed VI invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Morocco days after Israel recognized the country’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara. “The invitation...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with President Joe Biden at the White House, July 18, 2023. (Haim Zach, Israel Government Press Office)

Herzog: Israel should take Biden’s concerns about judicial overhaul into consideration

RON KAMPEAS, JTAPublished July 18, 2023

WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden’s concerns about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned overhaul of Israel’s courts system should be taken into account by the Israeli parties seeking...

10-session Jewish mysticism course planned

10-session Jewish mysticism course planned

Published July 18, 2023

The Jewish mystical tradition is rich and diverse, and Jewish mysticism has taken many forms. The first forms emerged in the early centuries of the first millennium. Kabbalah is the most famous form of...

The Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center is located in a building that was the former home of United Hebrew Congregation. File photo: Bill Motchan

Take a (bike) ride through St. Louis Jewish history

ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFPublished July 18, 2023

Enjoy a good bike ride? Are you interested in St. Louis Jewish history? Here’s a way to get exercise and learn about local Jewish history. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is teaming up with Trailnet...

The Second Annual St. Charles Jewish Festival

Third Annual ‘St. Charles Jewish Festival’ to feature ‘Shtetl Village’

Published July 18, 2023

The third annual St. Charles Jewish Festival will take place on Sunday, August 13 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. outside the Foundry Art Centre, celebrating Jewish life and culture and bringing Jewish sights...

Rabbi Hersh appreciating the many kind tributes for her 10 years of immeasurable service to Temple Emanuel.

Temple Emanuel celebrates 10 years of rabbi’s leadership

Dr. John LewingtonPublished July 16, 2023

The following is an account of Temple Emanuel's June 4 event celebrating Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh's 10th anniversary with the congregation. This article was written and submitted by Dr. John Lewington, who...

Marilyn Ratkin and Stan Shanker

Jewish Light announces new event co-chairs for ‘Unsung Heroes’

Published July 16, 2023

The Jewish Light is pleased to announce that Marilyn Ratkin and Stan Shanker will serve as co-chairs of this year’s Unsung Heroes event.  Both have previously received the Unsung Heroes award which...

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