Monthly Archives: September 2011

‘A happy and sweet new year

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Another improvement

Israel’s latest Consolidated State of the Economy index increased by 0.3% in August. July and June’s CSE historical indices were also adjusted upwards to reflect latest revised statistics. http://www.bankisrael.org.il/press/eng/110918/110918as.htm

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What’s wrong with the water?

It seems that ‘more’ is less! Israel now supplies Palestinian Arabs with 80% more water than specified in the Oslo agreementsSo why are they complaining? Also, unlike Israel, which recycles 90% of its water, the PA takes fresh water and … Continue reading

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Saving children from Gaza

Please read the story of Ahmed Hneidik, a 9-year-old boy from Khan Younis in Gaza. Born with a congenital heart disease that had already claimed the life of his brother. Ahmed was saved by surgeons from Save A Child’s Heart … Continue reading

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A smash-hit for Arab-Israeli tennis players

The Freddie Krivine Foundation has built over a dozen tennis courts in Arab-Israeli cities like Nazareth. It has subsidized tennis lessons for about 6,000 young Israeli Arabs, including Bedouin Ruan Zubidate, who travels to tennis matches around the world representing … Continue reading

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Music is the Sound of Peace

Voices rose up into the night like a prayer at the Arab-Jewish Community Centre in Jaffa. The free concert included Israeli youth ensembles Bat Kol and the Voices of Peace Choir. http://www.midnighteast.com/mag/?p=14892

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Haifa Ulpan for special needs is a success

22 new immigrants with disabilities have completed a new intensive Hebrew study program and made their transition into Israeli society. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=1206

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Women head two of Israel’s top political parties

With the election of Shelly Yachimovich as the leader of the Labor party, women, now lead both the Labor party and Kadima. http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/55156/yachimovich-wins-labour-election

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Very special operations

The first female bomb disposal specialist Inbal Gawi joined the Israel Police on Monday, after completing a gruelling 10-month training programme. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4125018,00.html

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Blogging to millions

Five of the world’s top bloggers, with a total of two million hits a month, were invited to Israel’s Technion. Watch this video, where they see and hear about Israel’s achievements at first hand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxTRhMHA7-0&feature=youtube_gdata

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