Monthly Archives: December 2012

Nice words from UK PM

“And if we’re looking for other countries that can help inspire us in this global race, there’s no doubt in my mind that one of them is Israel.” (There were some poor words too!) http://www.thecommentator.com/article/2242/exclusive_david_cameron_s_full_speech_to_conservative_friends_of_israel_lunch

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Hasmonean town discovered

Israeli archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a community from time of the Hanukkah story, around 2,200 years ago. The excavation in Jerusalem’s Kiryat Hayovel neighborhood has yielded a perfume bottle, wine press, bread oven and the remains of houses … Continue reading

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Israel soars up world education league

Israeli students came 18th of 42 countries in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, up from 25th in the last test in 2007. In math alone, scores went up from 24th in 2007 to 7th in 2011 … Continue reading

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Christians proclaim solidarity with Israel

Delegates at the Protestant Consultation on Israel and the Middle East declared, “We are committed to stand with Israel and the Jewish people.” They criticized other Christian groups for recent comments against Israel. http://frontpagemag.com/2012/alan-f-h-wisdom/mainline-protestant-gathering-declares-solidarity-with-israel/

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There’s no place like Israel

The latest video from Kinetis highlights the truth about the Jewish State. The vibrant non-profit organisation shows world influencers (and reminds Israelis) how wonderful our country is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lieI06-XYKw

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Israeli-made glasses on-line

I once spent a fortune on a pair of foreign-made spectacles from a local optician. With IsraelOptical you choose Israel-made glasses on-line with free worldwide shipping. You can upload your own photo to see what the glasses look like on. … Continue reading

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Wizz-ing from Tel Aviv to Budapest

Israel’s Tourism Ministry promoted visitors between Israel and Hungary by organizing a fashion show by Frau Brau on Wizz Air’s inaugural flight between Tel Aviv and Budapest. Passengers boarding the Hungarian aircraft had no idea what awaited them. http://www.timesofisrael.com/ministry-sponsors-mile-high-runway-show/

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Israeli company saves America’s data

Hurricane Sandy caused havoc to many East Coast US companies. But Israeli disaster recovery company Zerto prevented many from going out of business altogether by storing their vital information safely several thousands of miles away from the danger area. http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-israeli-lifesaver-that-kept-sandy-ravaged-data-from-drowning/

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Helping the Navajo to start-up

The head of the Navajo Nation, Ben Shelly, is in Israel learning about agriculture technology, tourism, capital infrastructure and government services in rural areas. Israel began helping the Native American Indians in 1986 by increasing crop yields through drip irrigation. … Continue reading

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The new friends of Israel

Whilst the media drones on about threats to recall Ambassadors, the important news was that of the new Ambassadors of Croatia, Switzerland, India, Belgium and the Vatican who have just presented their credentials to Israel’s President Shimon Peres. http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Communiques/2012/Pres_Peres_receives_credentials_new_ambassadors_4-Dec-2012.htm

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