Monthly Archives: January 2013

From Israel to Africa with love

Posted on January 13, 2013

A delegation including nine Ben Gurion University students are currently in the city of Makele in Ethiopia, taking part in an extensive educational medical program which aims to eliminate neglected tropical diseases. The program includes medical intervention and administering medications, … Continue reading →

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A Panamanian immigrant’s view of Israel

Posted on January 13, 2013

Vivian Hamui has just arrived in the Jewish State, living and studying with Ethiopians, Russians, Spanish, English, Chinese, Americans, Dutch, Venezuelans and – oh yes – many Arab girls. She doubts if the same situation could occur in any other … Continue reading →

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And so much more

Posted on January 13, 2013

Out of the 600 Christians from the Gaza Strip who arrived in the West Bank in the past two weeks to celebrate Christmas, dozens have asked to move to Israel. Dozens of Christian families from east Jerusalem have moved to … Continue reading →

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East Jerusalem Arabs want to be Israeli

Posted on January 13, 2013

Haaretz is surprised by evidence of the true wish of Arab residents of Israel’s capital. More applications for Israeli ID cards; more students taking the Israeli matriculation exams; more enrolling in Israeli academic institutions; and a rising number of youth … Continue reading →

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Haredi soldiers rescue Palestinian Arabs

Posted on January 13, 2013

Here is a news item that may (but should not) surprise you. Members of an Ultra-orthodox IDF battalion saved the lives of three Palestinian Arabs who were trapped in a car near Nablus in a swollen stream growing violent due … Continue reading →

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“I love the army”

Posted on January 13, 2013

So said Samir – a Muslim Arab who voluntarily enlisted in the IDF. Samir was born in Syria but now lives in Israel. He serves in the Tavor battalion, one of the Home Front Command’s search and rescue battalions, whose … Continue reading →

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8-year-old Yoav plays Haydn in the Dohany

Posted on January 13, 2013

Enjoy the performance of Israel’s 8-year-old progeny pianist Yoav Levanon as he plays Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D major – without music, note! The setting of Budapest’s Dohany Synagogue makes it even more atmospheric. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x3EbbDTSLo

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An Israeli reggae violinist

Posted on January 13, 2013

Meet Michael Greilsammer from Jerusalem. He bills himself as the world’s only Jewish reggae violinist, sings in French and plays music that is influenced by the rhythms of Bob Marley, Irish pubs, Gypsy camps and even the Arab street. He … Continue reading →

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The most museums per capita in the world

Posted on January 13, 2013

(Thanks to Liba) CNN has suddenly recognized that Israel has many cultural attractions. Here is its top 10 of the Jewish State’s more than 200 museums. http://travel.cnn.com/best-israel-museums-361281

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Jerusalem’s Gardens are blooming

Posted on January 13, 2013

2013 developments at Jerusalem’s Botanical gardens include a Children’s Interactive Discovery Path and an expanded and renovated tropical conservatory. Read about these and exciting events for the upcoming New Year for Trees and for the rest of the Spring season. … Continue reading →

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