Monthly Archives: January 2012

Alcatel Lucent sets up Israeli R&D Centre

Posted on January 8, 2012

According to their CEO, the multimedia development centre “is further evidence of the company’s confidence in Israel’s human capital and its capabilities.” http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000711531&fid=1725

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Keep fit – tips from the IDF

Posted on January 8, 2012

Israeli soldiers are mostly 18-to-21-year-olds who have the skills of veteran warriors. Why? Because they’re trained from day one to be in top shape, both physically and mentally. Here are some tips from the sports instructor of the Egoz Unit, … Continue reading →

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An alternative university

Posted on January 8, 2012

Tiyul B’Aretz has no campus and no classrooms. Students “study” the Land of Israel by visiting sites on a bio-diesel bus and using the country as their teacher and guide. Founder Tamar Gersh is a Threshold Fellowship winner. http://www.youtube.com/v/UdU_pYr2ZnQ&autoplay=1

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The Vilna Gaon at Haifa University

Posted on January 8, 2012

The president of Haifa, University Prof. Aaron Ben-Ze’ev, dedicated the new Vilna Gaon synagogue as “a place for Torah learning and imparting the magnificent values of Jewish life”. Vice President Amos Gaver said “Rabbi Eliyahu ben Shlomo Zalman, the Vilna … Continue reading →

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A “capital” academic investment

Posted on January 8, 2012

The Israeli government has approved NIS 110 million for academic institutions in Jerusalem. Finance minister Yuval Steinitz said, “”The city should again become a focus of academe, a draw for creativity and an environment for leading-edge technology. We will increase … Continue reading →

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Best wishes from The Land of Israel

Posted on January 8, 2012

om. This year, 2012, will be the most important year in Israel’s history. The world will never be the same again. With revolutions erupting across the Middle East, elections in the United States of America and the European economy in … Continue reading →

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2011 was a year of hope, growth and challenge

Posted on January 8, 2012

“The year in one-minute” review from the IDF and its hopes for 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA0QA_7v_C8&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OUVQwDHtrs&feature=player_embedded

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Israeli UAVs are flying high in the Americas

Posted on January 8, 2012

Israel’s Elbit Systems has won a $50 million contract to supply its Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a country in the Americas. The unnamed customer will use the UAVs for perimeter security missions. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000712146&fid=1725

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More telecoms for Colombia

Posted on January 8, 2012

Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks has won a $16 million follow-on order to provide satellite communications services at 1800 sites in Colombia. The services will benefit over 4 million Colombian citizens in rural parts of the country who currently have limited … Continue reading →

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TMS for Chile

Posted on January 8, 2012

Israel’s Brainsway has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for its Deep TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) device with a Chilean company. At least 455 devices will be leased over 10 years to treat major depression, bipolar depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and … Continue reading →

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