Monthly Archives: October 2012

Gaza woman chose Israeli hospital to save baby

Posted on October 7, 2012

A Palestinian Authority mother from Gaza is home with a healthy baby thanks to Israeli doctors in Kfar Sava, after a complicated surgery. Jian Abu Agram, 31, already had lost three babies to rare birth defects at Egyptian hospitals. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/160421

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The future of Science Fiction

Posted on October 7, 2012

Icon Tel Aviv features re-enactments of scenes from comic books and fantasy games, a science fiction film festival, discussions on animation and a superhero costume contest. This year’s festival will also feature a special workshop on “Scientific Singularities,” that could … Continue reading →

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Livin’ in a Booth

Posted on October 7, 2012

Happy Sukkot from the Ein Prat Fountainheads http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXx5Wp3GcSE&feature=share

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More things to do

Posted on October 7, 2012

Ideas include Haifa’s International Film Festival, Bat Yam International Street-Theatre Festival, Dona Gracia Festival in Tiberias, the Negev Bird-watching Festival and Emek Hamaianot. http://www.timesofisrael.com/on-this-sukkot-explore-street-theater-see-a-foreign-film-or-lounge-in-a-fresh-water-spring/

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Things to do during Sukkot in Israel

Posted on October 7, 2012

If you’re quick you may catch events and sights including Jerusalem – the largest sukka in Israel, Tel Aviv – biking festival, Jaffa – photography festival. Plus special programs in the North, the Galilee, the Negev and the Dead Sea. … Continue reading →

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Artists bring traditional music to Jerusalem

Posted on October 7, 2012

At the Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival, artists and musicians from Israel and abroad shared a variety of musical traditions. Events and shows featured esoteric, meditative and ceremonial music from Azerbaijan, Iran, Africa, Morocco, Iraq, Brazil, and India. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4285873,00.html

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American hip hop in Tel Aviv

Posted on October 7, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Producer Gilat Weiman brought R&B singer Monique Baines and NYC Rapper Clap Cognac to Israel in order to meet Israeli producer / composer Meli One and make the record “Finish Line”. As Clap Cognac says, music brings … Continue reading →

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Things to do during Sukkot

Posted on October 7, 2012

Activities for the family include illusion at the Israel Museum, the Holon theatre music fest, kids operas in Tel Aviv, Gilboa’s Hot-Air Balloon festival and Bible reenactments in Samaria. http://www.jpost.com/LifeStyle/Out-and-About-Top-10-things-to-do-326470

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On your bikes

Posted on October 7, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Sovev Turki Elite on Sep 25 is Israel’s largest cycling event with 30,000 cyclists and over 100,000 spectators. The longest route for experienced cyclists covers 43km around Tel Aviv with shorter routes for active families, beginners and … Continue reading →

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Bionic ears work better together

Posted on October 7, 2012

Cochlear implants are electronic devices surgically implanted in the ear to help provide a sense of sound. Now Tel Aviv University researchers have proof that, in certain situations, two synchronised implants have the ability to salvage binaural sound processing for … Continue reading →

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