Monthly Archives: November 2011

Bedouins benefit from Israeli solar power

Posted on November 13, 2011

An Israeli solar company Arava Power is working to help the Bedouin Arabs, a mostly nomadic tribal people living in Israel, develop their share of the solar industry. http://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-solar-power/

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Chemotherapy versus Grad missiles

Posted on November 13, 2011

In a Haifa hospital, 15-year old Mohammad is being treated for severe face cancer. His father Arrif says he cannot believe what has and is being done for Mohammed and himself. Regarding the terrorist rockets from Gaza, he says “I … Continue reading →

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Israel – an island of tolerance

Posted on November 13, 2011

A “must-see” short film of Israelis speaking about co-existence. It features Jews (several cultures), Arabs (Muslims, Christian and Druze), a French monk and a Dafur refugee. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbOxui6Au7s&feature=digest_mon

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Sights you seldom see

Posted on November 13, 2011

AACI Netanya tours will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in Israel. E.g. the warm springs in the Beit Shean Valley, where you see hardly anyone apart from the kingfishers. http://www.netanyaaaci.org.il/WebPages/TiyulimPages/LocalTiyulimNovember.htm

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The show must go on

Posted on November 13, 2011

The world Jewish Film Festival in Ashkelon will go ahead despite the threat of Hamas terrorist rockets. The festival features 80 films from more than 20 countries –all with a Jewish theme. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Arts/Article.aspx?id=245086&R=R77

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Our new neighbour

Posted on November 13, 2011

Israeli NBA basketball star Omri Caspi has bought a Netanya apartment for NIS 2.3 million (around $640,000). I wonder if we should pop over to borrow a cup of sugar? http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000695630

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Tel Aviv Port to resemble Times Square

Posted on November 13, 2011

The trendy Tel Aviv Port is about to undergo a complete makeover at night, with live television broadcasts and advertisements on its buildings. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4131801,00.html

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Visit Israel – take the ‘J’ train

Posted on November 13, 2011

Here is a local tourist company’s perspective of the Jerusalem light railway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOrbX9OVYy8&feature=player_embedded

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Israel is the top Middle East honeymoon destination

Posted on November 13, 2011

The readers of Recommend magazine, consisting of travel agents and industry professionals, have voted Israel as the sexiest romance/honeymoon destination in Middle East. For the fifth consecutive year, Israel was also chosen the best-selling destination in the region. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4137157,00.html

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Patch delivers Parkinson’s drug

Posted on November 13, 2011

Israeli biotech Neuroderm has achieved promising results in trials of ND0611, a carbidopa patch for treating Parkinson’s disease. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000696270&fid=1725

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