Monthly Archives: September 2011

Israel unveils ‘Othello’

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel Aerospace Industries’ Optical Hostile Fire Source Locator system locates precisely the sources of hostile fire, including antitank missiles, RPGs, and gunfire on the battlefield. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680155

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The Tel Aviv Hub

Posted on September 18, 2011

The Tel Aviv Hub is a space for social, environmental and technological innovation. More than 50 Israelis use the hub to network and adapt technological ideas for a social purpose. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhCWSkBD6zY&feature=youtube_gdata

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Enjoy the ride

Posted on September 18, 2011

Here are two videos that demonstrate the selective suspension in the revolutionary new wheel developed by Israel’s SoftWheel.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNE4YvxEwc8

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“We always expect the unexpected”

Posted on September 11, 2011

Researchers exploring caves near Jerusalem expressed their amazement on becoming the first people in 2000 years to find and map tunnels where Jews hid while fighting the Romans. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44330400/ns/technology_and_science-science/

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Watching Us

Posted on September 11, 2011

This newsletter was issued on Sept 11th 2011 – the 10th anniversary of 9/11. This musical video depicts someone who missed being killed because he was in hospital instead of at his desk at the World Trade Centre. He was … Continue reading →

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Lifesaver wins scholarship

Posted on September 11, 2011

17-year-old Arina Shestopolov Censor saved two men badly injured from Grad missiles. Her actions were rewarded with a certificate and a full scholarship to Ben Gurion University. http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=236383&R=R2

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15,000 Israelis start National Service

Posted on September 11, 2011

Volunteers assist in day care centres, teach Judaism in secular schools, help hospital staff, help the physically or mentally handicapped or work with environmental and aid groups. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/147474

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American idol can wait

Posted on September 11, 2011

Tania Didio left Las Vegas for Kibbutz Magen and a regular barrage of Kassam rockets from Gaza. But the calmness shown by children under fire has made a big impression on her. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4115885,00.html

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School is electrifying

Posted on September 11, 2011

Boys Town Jerusalem has been providing education to orphans and children of destitute parents for over 60 years. It is now helping to power Israeli homes thanks to its new rooftop solar field. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=236245

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Israel’s greatest art collector

Posted on September 11, 2011

Ayala Zacks Abramov, who passed away aged 99, bequeathed valuable works to the Israel Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum. Her trust fund already benefits young students of the arts. http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=236084

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