Monthly Archives: September 2011

A basket of goodies

Posted on September 4, 2011

The Jewish American basketball player Jordan Farmar arrived in Israel to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv on a temporary basis until the recent NBA strike is over. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=861

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Proud to represent Israel

Posted on September 4, 2011

Laetitia Beck prepares to tee-up in the Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament. She is the first Israeli to perform in an LPGA tournament and wears the Israeli flag on her golf shoes. http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/anglo-file/golf-israelis-abroad-laetitia-beck-qualifies-for-prestigious-lpga-event-in-canada-1.380759

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“Gesher is miracle of Jewish Culture”

Posted on September 4, 2011

Writers, actors, artists and friends of Gesher attended the theatre’s 20th anniversary celebration by watching a special show at the home of Israel’s President Shimon Peres. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/219013

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Seen and heard at Eilat

Posted on September 4, 2011

Blind US musician Raul Midon ‘saw’ no reason to cancel his appearance at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat. You can see and hear him in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TWVGSH4Iac

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More alternatives

Posted on September 4, 2011

For the young – the alternative music culture in Israel was on display at Tel Aviv’s Pic.Nic festival. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=235636&R=R77

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Hollywood becomes Holy Wood

Posted on September 4, 2011

So many scenes of Jerusalem are actually shot in Italy. But now Hollywood producers are being encouraged to come to the real Holy Land to make their movies. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4115195,00.html

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Jerusalem is in another dimension

Posted on September 4, 2011

A 45 minute IMAX 3D film of Jerusalem is currently in development. When released, it is scheduled to play for 5-10 years in over 35 countries. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=235647&R=R77

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Combating the snake in the grass

Posted on September 4, 2011

Israeli biotech Kamada has started producing anti-viper venom serum as a national priority project, financed with NIS 20 million of government money. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000677839&fid=1725

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US approves Israeli treatment for Buerger’s disease

Posted on September 4, 2011

Israel biotech Pluristem has received orphan drug status from the US Food and Drugs Administration for its stem cell treatment of blood vessels disease. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000676759&fid=1725

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Dead Sea dip helps diabetics

Posted on September 4, 2011

Just being in Israel can be beneficial to one’s health. Ben Gurion scientists have shown that 20 minutes in Dead Sea water reduces blood glucose levels by an average of 13.5 percent. http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/a-dip-in-the-dead-sea-could-help-diabetes-according-to-new-israeli-study-1.381432

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