Monthly Archives: July 2012

Tel Aviv’s Mayor’s road show hits Silicon Valley

Posted on July 15, 2012

Ron Huldai, the mayor of Tel Aviv, visited Google’s headquarters to talk Tel Aviv technology with Silicon Valley’s Israeli compatriots. Huldai hosted a dialogue about the Tel Aviv Global City initiative to position the city as a global center of … Continue reading →

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Elbit Systems wins $62m contract in Korea

Posted on July 15, 2012

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) has won a $62 million contract to upgrade Korean Air Force C-130 transport aircraft with various types of advanced electronic systems. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000759544&fid=1725

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She’s Head of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Posted on July 15, 2012

Ester Levanon is the woman in charge of one of Israel’s most important financial institutions. Perhaps even more surprising is that CNN has broadcast a feature on her. http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/business/2012/07/03/leading-women-ester-levanon-1.cnn

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“Windows to the world” opens on the work of Herzog Hospital

Posted on July 15, 2012

A fascinating art composition by the Canadian Friends of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem has shone light on the wonderful work by the hospital for children with respiratory diseases. http://www.herzoghospital.org/latest-news/canadian-friends-of-herzog-hospital-windows-to-the-world-kids-helping-kids/ http://www.herzoghospital.ca

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150 years of the Hospital for Nazareth

Posted on July 15, 2012

Now an Israel Government Hospital, our friend and childbirth educator Wendy Blumfield sent us this write-up of the Nazareth Conference held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. The audience was Arab Moslem and Christian, Jewish secular and religious. … Continue reading →

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Who’s pulling the strings?

Posted on July 15, 2012

The 15th International Puppet Theater & Film Festival takes place from July 19th –28th in Holon. It hosts about 30 performances by resident and international artists, conferences, exhibitions, a street parade and workshops for professionals and amateurs based on a … Continue reading →

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Israeli a cappella group is out of this world

Posted on July 15, 2012

Israel’s Voca People wows audiences all over the globe with its unique “extra-terrestrial” blend of a cappella music and comedy. This new video clip features some of their music, plus an interview with co-founder and director Lior Kalfo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SHOsnNdXy4&feature=em-uploademail

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Guns and Roses play “Hatikvah”

Posted on July 15, 2012

Guns and Roses lead guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal gave a solo rendition of Israel’s national anthem “Hatikva” to 10,000 fans in Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv. http://www.timesofisrael.com/after-19-years-guns-n-roses-return-to-israels-paradise-city/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YuaK8tz7big

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The Jerusalem Season of Culture

Posted on July 15, 2012

In its third year, the Jerusalem Season of Culture is being billed as “a summer showcase of the city’s contemporary cultural treasures.” The happenings, which take place at various venues throughout the city, include dance, music, poetry, philosophy, visual arts … Continue reading →

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Detecting problems in pregnancy

Posted on July 15, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s OrSense, announced successful clinical trial results for anaemia screening and haemorrhage detection using its NBM200 device. The non-invasive blood monitor measures haemoglobin levels in pregnant women. http://israel21c.org/news/orsense-detects-hemorrhage-anemia-during-pregnancy/

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