Friday, May 09, 2008

The Hope (Hatikva) In Japanese Software

The Star of David appears frequently alongside the Israeli flag and national anthem and together they form a triad. Here’s a bizarre performance by Hatsune Miku of The Hope (Hatikva) in Hebrew and then in Japanese. Towards the end of the clip you’ll see a Star of David with Japanese words.
Miku Hatsune is a Yamaha software which allows you to edit songs simulating the voice of vocalist Saki Fujita.

Laser Star

Green laser Star of David at the Independence celebration 2008 Green laser Star of David at the Independence celebration 2008 Rabin Square Tel Aviv
Photo by Alan Miller
Copyright: Ilan Miller 2008

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Remember Babi Yar

From Othervoices dot org:
Marilyn Rosenberg's Remember Babi Yar is an evocation of the thousands of Jews and Russians annihilated at Babi Yar, with the stack of bones and yellow stars emanating from the pages as separate entities and the headlines of newspapers and archives demonstrating the devastating tragedy of that event. Yellow stars everywhere

Polard Gathering, Israel's 60th Independence Day

Star of David appears as a part of the name PolardThe Star of David appears as a part of the name Polard (Hebrew) on a poster inviting the Jerusalemites to a gathering summoned to call for his freedom. Photo taken at Gaza St. , Jerusalem on the eve of Independence Day 2008

Private Celebration

60th Independence Day logo with a magen David60th Independence Day logo on a private car expressing the joy of a simple citizen. Eventually non-commercial non-organized joy - Hallelujah!

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Jerusalem celebrates Israel's 60th Independence Day

60th Independence Day logo with a magen David
60th Independence Day logo with a magen David on a poster inviting Jerusalemites to participate in different Independence Day events organized by the municipality.

Independence Party of the Jews 2006

Red Star of David PartyRed Star of David and the portrait of Herzl on an invitation to Independence Party of the Jews issued in 2006.

Photo by Hayim Shtayer 

Copyright: Hayim Shtayer 2008