Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Mexican who protects Israel’s coast

Posted on June 26, 2011

Sergeant Haim Roffe moved from Mexico to Israel and serves on a patrol boat based in Ashdod. http://www.idf.il/1283-10547-en/Dover.aspx

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“Tangled up in Blue (& White)”

Posted on June 26, 2011

A “Hard Rain” fell from the cloudless sky over Israel’s national stadium as Bob Dylan returned to his homeland down “Highway 61”. “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” but was it a “Simple Twist of Fate” or a far greater … Continue reading →

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e-Future in Israel

Posted on June 26, 2011

If you only have time for one video, it must be this one! 4.5 minutes highlighting Israel’s achievements in education, co-existence, democracy, health and overseas humanitarian work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn4LfkUh3tE

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“They will all come to Jerusalem”

Posted on June 26, 2011

The ROI Summit in Jerusalem brought together young Jewish innovators from around the globe. Writers, activists, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, fundraisers and social media gurus. Like Dylan’s classic – “Come gather round people wherever you roam … for the times they … Continue reading →

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The largest animal collection in the Middle East

Posted on June 26, 2011

The Ramat Gan safari park in Tel Aviv has 250 acres of wildlife and is the 5th most popular paid-entry site in Israel. See this, plus the other nine, in the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfWtmhac3Cs&feature=player_embedded

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A very personal gift

Posted on June 26, 2011

Keren Urzach from Jerusalem celebrated her bat mitzvah and gave a gift instead of receiving one. Her long hair was made into a wig for a 13-year old girl who went bald due to cancer treatment. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=225684

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New UK Ambassador is an expert

Posted on June 26, 2011

Daniel Taub replaces Ron Prosor as Israel’s UK ambassador. His skills as a lawyer and a previous Oxford University debating champion will be vital in this key posting. http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?ID=225771&R=R1

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Israel chairs UN group

Posted on June 26, 2011

Israel’s new UN representative Ron Prosor made his debut as chairman of the Western Europe and Others Group (WEGO). He welcomed Ban Ki-Moon’s re-election as UN Sec-General. He has also already got busy with serious work putting over Israel’s case … Continue reading →

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New luxury 5-star hotel opens

Posted on June 26, 2011

Where? In Gaza, of course! http://philosemitism.blogspot.com/2011/06/5-star-hotel-opens-in-gaza-with-spanish.html

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The secret of our success – Start-ups

Posted on June 26, 2011

At Israel’s Presidential Conference, Saul Singer, co-author of “Israel – Start-up Nation”, said that Israel must continue to invest in small innovating new businesses. http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?ID=226133&R=R1

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