Monthly Archives: July 2011

Especially proud

Posted on July 10, 2011

It wasn’t the winning that really mattered, but Israelis won 51 medals, including 17 gold, at the 2011 Special Olympics in Athens. http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=227953&R=R4

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Free spirit

Posted on July 10, 2011

History was made at the Israel Air Force’s graduation ceremony, when the Jewish State’s first religious female pilot received her wings. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/145360

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‘You came from Jerusalem?’

Posted on July 10, 2011

A new video of the IsraAID Conference for Africa features Bob Geldof, Save A Child’s Heart and Israelis for Congo. Humanitarian workers from the Jewish State tell some inspiring stories. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DefpmMMJlJo

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‘Israel Magic’ in Croatia

Posted on July 10, 2011

Over a million people will enjoy a two-week summer party on the Croatian island of Pag organised by the Israeli Embassy. It will feature a fashion show, bands, art exhibits and Israeli food. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4090317,00.html

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An Oscar for Israeli student

Posted on July 10, 2011

Student director Tal Shamir won the ‘alternative film’ category for the movie trailer ‘The Vermeers’ which let the viewers experience Vermeer’s paintings through digital media. http://israel-lightontonations.blogspot.com/2011/07/israeli-nabs-student-academy-award-for.html

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Silver service

Posted on July 10, 2011

Four top New Orleans chefs have been touring Israel, serving up classic dishes from the USA’s famous Southern state city. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=227148&R=R5

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Second violin?

Posted on July 10, 2011

Israel’s Itamar Zorman shared top prize in the International Tchaikovsky competition in Russia. The judges probably were possibly confused, as Itamar sounds just like he is playing two instruments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mDiQNnRE-4&feature=player_embedded http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/israeli-violinist-shares-top-award-at-international-music-competition-1.370947?localLinksEnabled=false

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Open House in Tel Aviv

Posted on July 10, 2011

International ‘Houses From Within’ weekend allowed tourists and residents to visit some unique properties in Israel’s architectural heritage centre. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjDXNebxHPM&NR=1

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A ‘good’ hair day

Posted on July 10, 2011

Hundreds of International researchers and clinicians at the annual conference of the European Hair Research Company in Jerusalem will discuss how hair stem cells can treat chronic diseases. http://www.hadassah.org.il/English/Eng_MainNavBar/News/Press+messages/conference.htm

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Do you remember?

Posted on July 10, 2011

Weizmann scientists have proved that social pressure plays tricks on our memories. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKCCYhHUTPE&feature=player_embedded

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