Monthly Archives: August 2012

Israeli faculties at two Beijing universities

Posted on August 26, 2012

China’s University of International Business Economics is opening an Israeli economics and Judaism department. Meanwhile, at the University for Foreign Affairs 56 students are either studying or just completed studies in Hebrew language and culture. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4266256,00.html

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Israel brings stranded tourists home

Posted on August 26, 2012

The collapse of Italian budget airline Wind-jet ruined the holiday plans of 300,000 customers. However, the Israeli government organised planes to fly 200 stranded Israeli tourists home from Rome. Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said, “The fact that all of Israel … Continue reading →

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The ultimate convenience shop

Posted on August 26, 2012

Just next to Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market is a store that provides a top quality facility that we all need at some stage – a public toilet. 400 customers per day each pay three shekels for a choice of décor … Continue reading →

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It’s now legal to come to Israel

Posted on August 26, 2012

New regulations agreed earlier this year allow foreign firms to practise the law of their home jurisdiction in Israel rather than merely establish representative offices for business purposes. Linklaters, DLA Piper and Zeichner Ellman & Krause are among many firms … Continue reading →

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How to turn a problem into an opportunity

Posted on August 26, 2012

You may have heard that due to a mistake El Al were forced to sell 5000 return tickets from New York to Israel for under $400 each. Cleverly, El Al then offered the lucky customers the chance to upgrade their … Continue reading →

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Reviving the “golden era” of Africa

Posted on August 26, 2012

Israel’s deputy Foreign minister Danny Ayalon will fly from Ethiopia to Uganda and Kenya to inaugurate Israeli projects in agriculture and health. Many African leaders have said they want to repair the damage caused by the cutting of diplomatic ties … Continue reading →

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Israelis run summer camp for Ethiopian orphans

Posted on August 26, 2012

Please read this guest blog. Five young Israeli volunteers from Project T.E.N. (Tikkun Empowerment Network – a project of The Jewish Agency for Israel) have opened a summer camp for street children in Gondar, Ethiopia. 51 children attend the camp, … Continue reading →

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Saving Jewish teens

Posted on August 26, 2012

Here is the story of the charity ‘Learn & Live’ that rehabilitates those young people who, due to dysfunctional families, bad company or immoral influences, fall between the cracks of society. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/4148 http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/Player.aspx#0#4148

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Only 10 roadblocks left

Posted on August 26, 2012

More than a hundred checkpoints in Judea and Samaria have been removed as “goodwill” measure to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. The media frequently reports that roadblocks are a crucial reason for the failure of the Palestinian Authority to become economically … Continue reading →

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Israeli wins Olympic medal

Posted on August 26, 2012

Israel’s David Blatt coached the Russian basketball team to an 81-77 victory over Argentina to clinch the bronze medal at the London Olympics. Blatt dedicated his accomplishment to Israeli sports saying, “Above all else, I can say today that part … Continue reading →

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