Jewish World

Ron Jacobsohn reports from the 19th Maccabiah Closing Ceremony The ten days of the 19th Maccabiah past in a flash for the 9000 athletes, who came from 78 countries, to participate in the Jewish Olympics. And now it’s time say farewell with a grand closing ceremony the organizers have prepared celebrating Israeli artists who have made it big internationally. Before …

Ron Jacobsohn Investigates the Newest EU Ban on West Bank Products The recent decision by the European Union to stop funding projects in the West Bank has come only months after the decision to mark products, which have been manufactured across the so-called Green Line. Will all these steps really hurt Israel financially or are those just publicity stunts by …

Ron Jacobsohn Attends the JNF World Leadership Conference The 2013 JNF-KKL leadership Conference brought to Israel delegates from around 40 countries around the world, from as far away as New Zealand and Australia and close like Greece and Morocco. During the 5-day conference the delegates learned about issues that need immediate attention with some already receiving immediate pledges from various delegates.

Ron Jacobsohn Joins the The Group of 18 as they Plant a New Forest Where the Maccabees Once Ruled The Group of 18, the big donors of the Maccabiah games, took some time off to plant a new forest in the area where the ancient Maccabees used to reign thousands of years ago. And with a planting of a new …

Ron Jacobsohn Attends the Inaugural Restaurant From Within in Jaffa A unique call for all foodies to experience 48-hours of exploring Jaffa’s top restaurants from the inside, get tips from the chefs on cooking and most importantly taste all the menu especially made for you and a small group of about a hand full of culinary fans just like you… …