A group of Harvard students are organizing that university’s first-ever Israel Conference tell the story of Israel’s contributions to the world. Speakers will include Bank of Israel Governor Prof Stanley Fisher and Start-up Nation co-author Dan Senor. http://www.timesofisrael.com/harvard-conference-to-present-the-real-story-on-israel/ http://israelconference2012.org/

(thanks to NoCamels) Technology from Tel Aviv-based startup “Rounds has connected 100,000 Israeli with 10,000 Iranians. It is part of the “Israel Loves Iran” facebook campaign that highlights Israel has nothing against ordinary Iranians – just their mad leaders. http://nocamels.com/2012/04/new-facebook-app-brings-iranians-and-israelis-closer/

Prior to Passover, the Jewish Agency and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews sponsored events to help new Ethiopian Jews prepare for their first Seder in the Jewish State. All participants were encouraged to share their personal stories of … Continue reading →

Haifa born Nissren Kader has won the reality TV song contest “Eyal Golan is Calling You,” a popular television show. She sang Arabic and Hebrew songs, including a song commemorating fallen IDF soldiers. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arab-woman-wins-televised-music-contest/

The Chabad movement arranged a mass barmitzvah celebration for boys who have lost one or more parents. After the ceremony at the Western Wall, the boys and their families enjoyed a festive party at the Jerusalem International Convention Centre attended … Continue reading →