A dream has come true for stamp collectors around the world as it is now possible to buy at face value and on a single site the new issues and all available stamp products from a variety of postal administrations, including Aland, The Faeroe Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey (with Alderney), Jersey and Isle of Man. Furthermore additional countries are being added all the time and already confirmed to be available within the next weeks are Great Britain, Luxembourg, Israel and Portugal (with Azores and Madeira). The site will also offer philatelic accessories related to the participating countries produced by the Dutch company DAVO.

 All that a stamp collector has to do to avail himself of this unprecedented service is to log onto www.wopa-stamps.com and choose the postal administrations he wants to visit. He will be able to shop around all of them with one cart. At the checkout he will make a single payment on a secure server and will even be able to (read more)

published January 23rd, 2011

On November 3^rd 2010 a delegation from the Israel Postal Company and the Vatican Philatelic Service had a personal meeting with the Pope and presented him with the Joint Israel-Vatican issue. The stamps were officially issued on November 15^th 2010.

This is the first time the Vatican Philatelic Service has presented one of their joint issues personally to the Pope.

The delegates were:

From Israel:

 Ambassador Mordechay Lewy, Ambassador of Israel to the Holy See

Mr. Sasi Shilo, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Israel Postal Company

Mr. Avi Hochman, President and CEO, Israel Postal Company

Mr. Yaron Razon, Director Israel Philatelic Service

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published November 20th, 2010

The Israel Philatelic Service of the Israel Postal Company have produced a Special Collection Set including book, audio CD and stamp sheet to mark 200 years since the Passing of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev. 

The 26th September 2010 marks 200 years since the Passing of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev. 

The Israel Philatelic Service of the Israel Postal Company have issued a commemorative stamp to mark 200 years since the Passing of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev, who’s personality and teachings penetrated the hearts of thousands of Jewish people. 

The Rabbi’s doctrines, based on faith, happiness and brotherly love and his special way of searching for the joy of life and finding the good in everyman, have influenced both the religious and secular alike and are a source of inspiration of writers, poets, intellectuals and artists. 

The commemorative stamps have been produced in a beautiful collection set which includes a book and audio CD making for a unique gift for the festivals and any occasion. 

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published September 18th, 2010

Until the 1850’s, nearly all Jerusalem residents lived within the Old City walls. It was considered dangerous to stay outside the walls at night because marauding thieves prowled around the city and residents preferred feeling safe inside the walls, despite the crowding and poor sanitary conditions.

In the mid 1850’s a number of initiatives began to take shape, proposing that residents leave the Old City and build in the vacant areas surrounding its walls. One of these initiatives was led by Sir Moshe Montefiore, the Jewish British philanthropist.

During three earlier visits to Jerusalem, Montefiore witnessed the difficult housing situation and (read more)

published July 22nd, 2010

IsraelPost have issued three new stamps featuring different extreme sports that are very popular worldwide such as Skydiving, Surfing and BMX riding

An extreme sport (also called action sport and adventure sport) is a popular term for certain activities perceived (read more)

published July 6th, 2010

Israel Post has issued a single stamp to commemorate the 2010 Saliling World Chamionships that is taking place this summer in Haifa. The stamps have been illustrated by Mali & Momi Alon and were issued on the 14th June 2010.

The World Chamionships is a major event for Haifa and Israel itself and the city has been preparing during months to make sure it is a great success.  

Letter from the Mayor of Haifa

Welcome,
The citizens of Haifa are proud to host the 420 class World Championships

Haifa is a unique city, blessed with a natural bay towards which it slopes from the heights of the Carmel Mountain to the long, sandy shores. Haifa is a city whose 270,000 citizens have created a solid foundation of tolerance and (read more)

published June 23rd, 2010

These stamps show a portrait of Simon Wiesenthal in a frame in the form of the Star of David, applied using a special printing technology.

The technique used in the production of this joint issue is a world premiere! The stamps were manufactured with innovative laser etching and lacing technology as well as laser philatelic perforation.

The text elements on the stamp are in both German and Hebrew. (read more)

published June 3rd, 2010

According to several news sources, after Pope Benedict XVI had been presented with an official set of postage stamps, issued by the Philatelic Service of the Israel Postal Company, to commemorate his  historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land during May 2009, the possibility of a joint issue between both Israel and Vatican was discussed. .

The Holy Father  received a framed copy  personalised stamps and special commemorative souvenir booklets dedicated to his visit.

His Excellency the pope then met at a later date ith the Israeli delegation at the end of his weekly General Audience, in St  Peter’s Square in which the idea was mentioned. The project is still under discussion and could happen during 2011.

published April 21st, 2010

A postage stamp has been issued by Israel to paytribut to the victims of the September 11th attacks

On September 11th 2001, four passenger jets were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center, New York City, the Pentagon,Washington DC, and an open field in Pennsylvania. The world watched in horror as the World Trade Center collapsed on those inside and on the rescuers who charged in bravely, against all odds to save lives. By the time the smoke dispersed and the dust settled, the death toll reached almost 3,000.

In 2009, (read more)

published April 20th, 2010

Canada Post has issued a joint stamp issue with Israel to celebrate 60 years of friendship.

Canada Post Stamp Website informs collectors that in an (read more)

published April 14th, 2010