Monthly Archives: September 2011

On the beach

Posted on September 11, 2011

Israeli Arabs and Palestinian Arabs celebrated the end of the Moslem holy month of Ramadan, at the beaches of Tel Aviv. Approximately one million Palestinian Arabs received permits to enter Israel as tourists during Ramadan and its concluding holiday – … Continue reading →

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Back to Africa

Posted on September 11, 2011

Building business relationships with Africa is a win-win, both for Israeli start-ups and for the Africans who will benefit from technology. The Pears Challenge encourages Israeli start-ups to connect with the needs of Africans, developing solutions in agriculture, health, water, … Continue reading →

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An Israeli sings out at the UN

Posted on September 11, 2011

David D’Or, one of the most acclaimed Israeli singers, will perform at a memorial ceremony for the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks at the United Nations headquarters in New York. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4117997,00.html

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River without water

Posted on September 11, 2011

Despite the heat, the Irish troupe Riverdance is flowing through Tel Aviv, Haifa & Jerusalem. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Arts/Article.aspx?id=236116

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Martha Stewart tours Israel

Posted on September 11, 2011

The American lifestyle guru, magazine publisher and TV show host arrived last Thursday for her first visit to Israel. Her plans include scouting for a possible episode of her show here. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/147507

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The former Egyptian comes to Israel

Posted on September 11, 2011

Robyn Hitchcock used to play for the 80s punk group The Egyptians. Now as a “respectable” UK solo artist he returns to Israel, 40 years after working on Kibbutz Givat Haim. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=236198&R=R77

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Israeli Jazz prodigy takes on New York

Posted on September 11, 2011

15 year-old Jazz pianist Gadi Lehavi has a six-night spot at the Village Vanguard with grammy-nominated saxophonist Ravi Coltrane. The video is when he was only 13. http://forward.com/articles/142234/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lUcTRqMDxE&feature=player_embedded#!

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Helen Mirren is a Mossad spy!

Posted on September 11, 2011

Well, she will play one in the US remake of the 2007 Israeli film “The Debt.” http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=928

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He loves Israeli wines so much, he’s making Aliya!

Posted on September 11, 2011

New York wine expert Seth Weiser made a special guest appearance at Clara Bar on the beach in Tel Aviv to promote Israeli wines. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/FoodAndWine/Article.aspx?id=235989

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Medical support for Palestinian Arabs

Posted on September 11, 2011

Last year Israel treated 83,000 Palestinian Arabs like 29 year-old, mother of five, Baraa Inhabi. This is a “must-see” film clip, in order to appreciate what really goes on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nxa4m2H3AQ&feature=player_embedded http://idfspokesperson.wordpress.com/2011/09/04/civil-administration-health-department-and-baraa-inhabi/

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