Monthly Archives: February 2012

Kinneret rises above the red line

Posted on February 12, 2012

More than a month earlier than last year, Israel’s welcome rains have lifted the level of her natural reservoir over the key lower mark that signifies a dangerous drought situation. Our prayers for rain seem to be bearing fruit. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Go outside, for Tu Bishvat

Posted on February 12, 2012

Get in the spirit of the festival for the New Year for trees and take a moment to experience the nature surrounding Israel’s capital city. http://www.jpost.com/Travel/AroundIsrael/Article.aspx?ID=256849&R=R1 http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/152520 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5uvRuAjkaQ

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The world’s largest Israeli flag

Posted on February 12, 2012

Upper Nazareth Mayor Shimon Gapso has unfurled the world’s largest Israeli flag, proudly flying it over his hometown. The flag is 16 meters wide by 8 meters high (48 ft. by 24 ft.) and is visible for kilometres around. Gapso … Continue reading →

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El Al initiates Torah scroll for Jewish Unity

Posted on February 12, 2012

Jewish residents wrote letters in the Chabad movement’s Sefer Torah for Jewish Unity in a poignant ceremony near Rome’s Coliseum and Arch of Titus. Jewish spiritual and political leaders, Nobel Prize winners and intellectuals from all over the world have … Continue reading →

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Israeli railways goes wireless

Posted on February 12, 2012

Israeli rail passengers will enjoy free WiFi Internet access from October at all 53 stations and in all 620 rail cars. A pilot will be implemented in March at Tel Aviv Central and University stations and on two double-decker trains. … Continue reading →

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$2 billion more in the bank

Posted on February 12, 2012

The Bank of Israel reported that its foreign currency reserves increased from $74.8 billion in December to $77.1 billion in January. http://www.bankisrael.org.il/press/eng/120207/120207k.htm

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IDF move brings state windfall

Posted on February 12, 2012

The relocation of IDF training bases to the Negev frees up state land worth up to 20 billion shekels ($5.3 billion) in the centre of the country that can be used for construction. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000722463

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US invests in Israeli biotechs

Posted on February 12, 2012

Israeli researchers working on technology that contributes to public health, especially to that of the elderly population, can receive assistance in the United States from Sue Levkoff, the vice president of Environment and Health Inc., a start-up company that focuses … Continue reading →

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The world is hungry for Israeli companies

Posted on February 12, 2012

As Yoram Ettinger reports, the number of recent investments in and acquisitions of Israeli firms by overseas companies is staggering. http://www.theettingerreport.com/Overseas-Investments/IBM-–-11th-Acquisition-of-Israeli-Companies.aspx

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Syrian opposition asks for Israeli help

Posted on February 12, 2012

In this video ex-Syrian Army officer Abu Bilal speaks by phone with Israel’s Deputy Minister for Development of the Negev and the Galilee Ayub Kara and requests that Israel provides support to the forces fighting Basher Assad’s brutal crackdown. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxNbixK3qKA&feature=player_embedded

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