Monthly Archives: September 2011

Yes or No? The truth about the Peace Process

A reminder of some crucial historical facts, by Danny Ayalon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuBc_cbXo0

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Citigroup to set-up R&D centre in Israel

The US bank is already seeking high-tech employees for the centre, which will receive a NIS 93 million five-year Israeli government grant. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000683578&fid=1725

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“Safer investments in times of uncertainty”

That’s the view from Barclays Capital regarding Israeli technology stocks. Among its tips are Amdocs, Ceva, EZchip, Mellanox and NICE. (NB no advice from me) http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000685057&fid=1725

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“I had a dream”

After dreaming that he played the lottery and won, an Israeli man in his mid-60s woke up and decided to purchase the first lottery ticket of his life. The grandfather of four bought an automated ticket and saw his dream … Continue reading

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Jewish News One has launched

The first 24-hour global Jewish news network has started broadcasting. It is intended to counter anti-Israel networks such as Al Jazeera, CNN and the BBC. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4124290,00.html

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Lubavich will fight for Israel

In a historic deal, the IDF and Chabad leaders have agreed that yeshiva graduates will forgo their “Torah as profession” tradition and return after a year’s study and another year’s emissary work, to perform full military service. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=1222

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Aliya increases by 19%

21,300 people immigrated to Israel during the Jewish year of 5771. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=239114&R=R5

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Support at the UN

The rally outside the UN building included a Palestinian Arab, born in Ramallah in 1971 – who loves Israel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_3_Y4tA-JI&feature=player_embedded

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Israeli buses to carry 200 passengers

Tenders for the new Bus Rapid Transit System will specify the largest buses in the world, which will run every 5 minutes and link Ra’anana, Herzilya and Kfar Saba toTel Aviv. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000684960&fid=1725

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1000 Finns rally for undivided Jerusalem

Over 1,000 Finns demonstrated their support for Israel at a rally in Helsinki and called for Jerusalem to remain the undivided capital of the Jewish state. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=239020&R=R5

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