Monthly Archives: September 2012

Back to school

Posted on September 2, 2012

A record two million Israeli children began the new school year last week. They included little Moshe Holtzberg who miraculously survived the Muslim terror attack on Mumbai’s Chabad Center four years ago. Moshe’s Indian nanny rescued Moshe before the terrorists … Continue reading →

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Network to success

Posted on September 2, 2012

I’ve just heard about the amazing Jerusalem Business Network Forum. With a 1000 membership, every month business people in Israel’s capital meet up and make contacts with key individuals in business, government and overseas. Mega-networking events (one is happening on … Continue reading →

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Kibbutz wins huge Chinese milking contract

Posted on September 2, 2012

Israel’s AfiMilk is to build 13 advanced milking parlours in China that will serve about 50,000 cows. Mengniu Dairy, the largest dairy company in the Chinese market, will run the hi-tech parlours. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=282225

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India invests in Israeli UAVs

Posted on September 2, 2012

India’s Piramal Enterprises Ltd has bought 27 per cent of Israel’s Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd. Set up by former officers and engineers of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Bluebird builds tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and vehicles (UAVs). http://www.vccircle.com/news/2012/08/14/piramal-enterprises-invests-7m-israel’s-unmanned-aerial-systems-maker

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“Doing nicely, by doing good”

Posted on September 2, 2012

That’s how fund manager David Frankenstein describes his financial success matching up foreign investors with Israeli start-ups. He fills a vital gap where Israeli companies can raise $100,000 or several million dollars, but little in between. Janvest has four investments … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Israel socially

Posted on September 2, 2012

Social entrepreneurs from India, El Salvador, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Africa experienced Israel as part of the international conference S.E.E. Israel (Social Entrepreneur Exchange). Run by Jerusalem’s Hebrew Uni as part of a StandWithUs public diplomacy training program. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4271200,00.html

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Israel’s biotech assets – women

Posted on September 2, 2012

Women outnumber men in biology and related sciences in higher education in Israel. While most high-tech employees are male, women comprise 60 percent to 70 percent of the biotechnology workforce. And Israeli biotech start-ups have an edge because women work … Continue reading →

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MDA helps make Gaza girl’s wish come true

Posted on September 2, 2012

The Magen David Adom “Wish Ambulance” fulfilled the wish of a 6-year old girl from Gaza. Following three months treatment for leukaemia at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, MDA took the Palestinian Arab girl to the Mediterranean Sea at Yaffo, followed … Continue reading →

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Having a ball

Posted on September 2, 2012

Nice photo of Israeli Arab children enjoying themselves during the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr at a swimming pool amusement park in Acre (Akko). The headline jokingly suggests what some foreign anti-Israel press might print. http://www.israellycool.com/2012/08/21/exclusive-young-israeli-arab-children-being-imprisoned-in-israel/

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PA residents rush to Tel Aviv beaches

Posted on September 2, 2012

No problem with freedom of movement for Palestinian Arabs during the Muslim holidays. Their leaders may be furious, but 300,000 “normal” Arabs from Ramallah, Balata, Shchem (Nablus) and Bethlehem are in Israel, with many enjoying the sun, sea and sand … Continue reading →

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