Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sheikh Peres

Posted on June 19, 2011

Israeli President Shimon Peres visited the Bedouin village of Hura in the Negev. He was made an honorary sheikh – an Arabic term of respect reserved for village elders and religious leaders. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=63

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Honouring the Druze

Posted on June 19, 2011

The Druze minority in Israel has always been proud to serve in the Israel Defence Forces. Now the Israeli government is building a national heritage site to commemorate fallen Druze soldiers. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=56

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Library for refugees

Posted on June 19, 2011

Lewinsky Park in South Tel Aviv has been revolutionised by a library designed for migrants. It has no walls or doors and its huge bookcases resemble a pair of open arms. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/features/the-enlightened-library-1.367779

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Benefiting minorities

Posted on June 19, 2011

The Israeli government paid out 131 million shekels earned income tax credit in 2010 to the poorer sections of Israel’s economy. The Arab sector received the largest proportion (26%). http://www.bankisrael.org.il/press/eng/110612/110612k.htm

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Israeli-Arabs proud to serve in the IDF

Posted on June 19, 2011

Many Israeli Arabs want to contribute toward Israeli society by serving in the Israel Defense Forces and integrating into their home country. Bedouin and Druze Israeli communities actively encourage IDF service. Christian and non-Bedouin Muslim Israeli Arabs volunteer to proudly … Continue reading →

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Black swan gives birth to signet

Posted on June 19, 2011

Academy award winning Israeli actress Natalie Portman (star of The Black Swan) has given birth to a baby boy. She has named him “Alef” – the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=76

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Matisyahu in Jerusalem

Posted on June 19, 2011

It’s been a good year for rap stars in Israel. Following Antithesis, Prodezra and Shyne, the Hasidic musician from New York, Matisyahu will perform on June 23 at Safra Square in Jerusalem. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=58

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Electric at Caesarea

Posted on June 19, 2011

Vanessa Mae performed her unique brand of virtuoso violin playing to the 2000 year-old Caesarea amphitheatre on June 18th. http://www.last.fm/event/1905800+Vanessa-Mae+at+Caesarea+amphitheatre+on+18+June+2011

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Lights to the nation

Posted on June 19, 2011

If you’re quick you may catch the end of the Jerusalem Festival of Light from 15th to 22nd June; every evening between 8pm and midnight, and it’s FREE! Video below has excerpts of 2010 event. http://igoogledisrael.com/2011/05/the-jerusalem-light-festival-2011/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPcm3ud9zG8&feature=player_embedded

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Tour of Jerusalem, at night, by bike

Posted on June 19, 2011

Jerusalem Midnight Biking is akin to a spiritual experience. It has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate for Excellence and the number 1 ranking for the last six months. http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/cycling-tourists-take-back-the-night-in-jerusalem-1.367249

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