Monthly Archives: October 2011

September CSE Index increases again

Posted on October 30, 2011

Israel’s Composite State of the Economy Index increased by 0.3% from its August figure. Exports of Goods and Services rose, following declines in August. http://www.bankisrael.org.il/press/eng/111026/111026a.htm

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Treatment of prisoners

Posted on October 30, 2011

Don’t let Hamas kid you. Prison conditions for the hundreds of Palestinian Arab terrorists just released were a whole lot better than those for kidnapped Israeli Gilad Schalit. Click for the facts. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4136909,00.html

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An Arab-Israeli’s support for Gilad

Posted on October 30, 2011

In a gesture of solidarity, Mustafa Salim, 35, an Arab Israeli resident of the northern village of Muqaibla did not shave or cut his hair for more than five years until Gilad Schalit was released from captivity. “I am very … Continue reading →

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Palestinian Arab given Israeli’s kidney

Posted on October 30, 2011

When a kidney became available following the death of a 38 year-old Israeli, surgeons at Hadassah hospital transplanted it into Bethlehem teenager Walid Daadua. http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=242901&R=R77

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Five women to become IAF pilots

Posted on October 30, 2011

Israel Air Force’s prestigious flight school will see the graduation of a record five female pilots this December. They will join the 22 women who have already achieved this accomplishment since 1995 when the IAF introduced equal opportunity into flight … Continue reading →

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Ecuador plans accessible parks

Posted on October 30, 2011

Based on the Israeli model reported here last week. The president of Ecuador is a paraplegic and wants to build 200 similar parks. Uruguay is also interested in the idea. http://www.jpost.com/Metro/Features/Article.aspx?id=242086

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Israel sends aid to Turkey

Posted on October 30, 2011

Israel was the first country to send aid in the aftermath of the earthquake in Eastern Turkey. The first report below is from the Turkish news media Hurriyet. In 1999 Israel rescued 12 people and treated over 1000 following the … Continue reading →

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David vs Goliath brought up-to-date

Posted on October 30, 2011

Jewish rock band JudaBlue has released this unique record and video interpretation of the classic biblical battle. The athletic gymnastics are quite breathtaking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYGCwOKK1xE&feature=player_embedded

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Jason cooks for Peace

Posted on October 30, 2011

Seinfeld star Jason Alexander learned about cooking and peacemaking with chef Moshe Basson, owner of The Eucalyptus, a biblical themed restaurant in Jerusalem. Basson, is a member of “Chefs for Peace,” an association that brings together Israeli and Palestinian Arab … Continue reading →

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Art in Jerusalem

Posted on October 30, 2011

The Manofin art festival is a grassroots initiative involving over 250 artists and attracting 10,000 visitors. Free shuttle buses displaying works of art will take the audience between exhibitions. One of the exhibitions is of Wildlife Art at the Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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