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Jul 26, 2021

Israel Sends Largest-Ever Delegation to Tokyo Olympics

By Adam Grobman

When the Olympics begin on Friday, July 23 in Tokyo, Japan, Israel will be represented in droves with its largest delegation ever.

Eighty-seven athletes are expected to compete across fifteen sports including, for the first time, baseball, archery, and equestrian.

Athletes…

Jun 1, 2021

Harrisburg Rallies For Peace in Israel

by Adam Grobman

Hours after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas, community members gathered for a pre-planned rally at the PA State Capitol on May 20.

The Israel Rally For Peace brought more than 150 attendees from across the community together in support of Israel. The prog…

Apr 24, 2020

The Silver Platter

with intro by Oren Yagil

On November 29th, 1947, the United Nations held its famous vote to create the state of Israel.

Several days after this historic vote, Chaim Weizmann, who a few months later became Israel’s first President, said in a speech, “The State of Israel will not be give…

Jan 8, 2020

Israel National Baseball Team Qualifies for 2020 Summer Olympics

In September, Israel’s National Baseball team became the first to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.

Israel qualified by winning the Africa/Europe Qualifying Event, in which they had a record of 4 – 1 and defeated teams from Spain, Netherlands, Italy, and South A…

Aug 26, 2019

Our Job is to Look After Them: HBG to Joind FIDF Gala in Philly

For the 2nd consecutive year, Harrisburg will send a delegation of attendees to the Annual Gala of the Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey Region of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.