Welcome to Gilis Good Newsletter #87!
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Inflation, rising antisemitism, tumbling markets, and other bad news stories are easy to find. So, sit back and enjoy some good news.
Chanukah is in the air. We’re two weeks away and keep finding archeological connections to the Chanukah story. Earlier this month, a coin with Antiochus’s image was found. This week the antiquities authority presented a projectile that was likely slung at Jewish rebels in Yavne, where it was found. I bet that Greek soldier never thought Jews would unearth his “bullet” 2200 years later. The artifact bears the inscription ‘Victory for Heracles and Hauron’. Not exactly.
Speaking of Chanukah, thank you to everyone that has placed Chanukah orders already. We really appreciate your business. If you haven’t yet placed your Chanukah orders we encourage you to do that today. Head to gilisgoodies.com.
Every Chanukah, we partner with an organization known as Achi Achi, which delivers sufganiyot to IDF soldiers all over the country. It’s a beautiful initiative, as Chanukah is often cold and rainy. While everyone is going to parties and having fun, these soldiers stand on the front lines, protecting that right. So it’s even more special when we show up with fresh sufganiyot for our Chayalim. You can help support this initiative here.
An Israeli company, StemRad, makes anti-radiation equipment for space suits, nuclear workers, and first responders. Their anti-radiation shield is now being tested in outer space by Nasa. This week, former NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly and Oren Milstein, the CEO of StemRad, delivered anti-radiation kits to first responders in Ukraine and personally gave one to President Zelensky himself. The vests should protect them in the event of a nuclear attack. Scary and amazing.
Sasha Baron Cohen reprised his role as Borat to poke fun at Kanye West at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for their annual event Kennedy Center Honors. President Biden was there, and apparently, Borat was complaining that Kanye was hurting his Khazakstan nation because they are the top antisemites. I tried to find the video, but it doesn’t appear available. You’re welcome to read about it below.
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2,200-year-old Greek sling bullet may have been used against Jews in Hanukkah story
Found in Yavne and bearing inscription ‘Victory for Heracles and Hauron,’ weapon could have been tool for psychological warfare against Hasmonean soldiers during revolt
Radiation protection from Kyiv to the moon: Israeli space tech to shield Ukrainians
StemRad founder joins former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly to gift Israeli-made anti-radiation vests to first responders, plus one for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Baron Cohen brings back Borat to take on Kanye West: ‘Too antisemitic, even for us’
Comedian says while in character that he’s upset about Jew-hatred in US, because Kazakhstan is ‘No. 1 Jew-crushing nation’
‘Highway of ancient world’: Part of an 1,800-year-old Roman road found in Galilee
Antiquities Authority says it was paved during the reign of emperor Hadrian; excavation works also unearth pottery shards, metal vessels and coins
Recipe Of The Week: Eggplant salad with a heavy flavor
Parshat Vayishlach doesn’t give me much to work with regarding recipes. I made a vegetarian liver last week, and it was delicious!!! 2 Eggplants, three eggs, two fried onions, salt, and pepper. Slice the eggplants into ⅓ inch rings, salt them, and let them sit. The salt will draw out water and bitterness. After 30-45 minutes, wash off the salt and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then cube them up to bake for about 25 minutes with a quick stir halfway through. Add everything to a food processor and blend till smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. I added some parsley leaves for color and taste. It was great.
Smiles Of The Week
Happy Birthdays
Kayla Siouni
Gideon Rone
Miriam Oppenheimer
Gwenn Normile
Gabe Heyman
Dani Lerman
Atara Tarlow
Erica Weintraub
Shmuel Fogel
Aliza Neuhof
Russell Rothstein
Sherry Amster
Eliana Abrams
Malkie Levine
Sofi Ehrlich
Ari Schick
Calanit Epstein
Michal Kohanbash
Thank You
Liat Ostro-Atia
Tamar Etzyon
Natalie Menaged
Miss And You Love
Ari Smith
Raquel Ackerman
Joshua Missaghi
Avi Borgen
Condolences
Mrs Sulzbacher And Rachel Exler
