Monthly Archives: January 2013

Israel is switching to cleaner fuels

Posted on January 20, 2013

Israel’s Transportation Ministry is compiling an outline of the necessary safety measures required for the use of compressed natural gas to fuel the country’s buses. The ministry will prepare a similar outline for private vehicles within the next six months. … Continue reading →

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Pushing back the desert

Posted on January 20, 2013

Israel’s Fourth International Conference on Drylands, Deserts and Desertification (DDD) held at the Sde Boker campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, drew more than 500 participants from 60 countries. One of its sponsors was the UN, which aims to … Continue reading →

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Olive trees in the desert

Posted on January 20, 2013

Researchers at the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem have confirmed that planting ten of thousands of olive trees in arid areas in Israel is highly beneficial. The trees require little water, protect animals and birds, reduce … Continue reading →

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An app to help local businesses

Posted on January 20, 2013

Israeli start-up KitLocate has built a location system that lets retailers find shoppers in their area and offer them deals and coupons. The innovative software won KitLocate $25,000 in a competition sponsored by MasterCard Israel and Israel Advanced Technology Industries … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Jewish State in all weathers

Posted on January 13, 2013

See this lovely photo of an Israeli Air Force squadron flying over the snow-capped hills of Northern Israel. Sends shivers up one’s spine, and a warm glow everywhere else! https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=514373998595580&set=a.170450662987917.35451.150799104953073&type=1&theater

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Enjoying “good rain”

Posted on January 13, 2013

Here are some of the best Internet images of Israelis making the most of the unusual weather. Eight of the photos are genuine, but five have been enhanced – probably with Israeli technology. See if you can spot the intruders. … Continue reading →

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A late arrival

Posted on January 13, 2013

Among the 18,000 new immigrants to Israel in 2012 was 100-year-old Moises Lederman from Brazil. “I’m only sorry I didn’t come to Israel earlier on, but better late than never,” he said. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4326518,00.html

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StandWithUs Conference

Posted on January 13, 2013

Guests of the StandWithUs Fellowship Reunion Conference included Israeli Environment Minister Gilad Erdan and CEO of Google Israel Meir Brand. The StandWithUs Israel Fellowship identifies, educates and empowers Israel’s next generation of leaders and ambassadors. http://www.standwithus.com/app/inews/view_n.asp?ID=2536

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Teaching Diaspora kids about Israel

Posted on January 13, 2013

The Lookstein Center for Jewish Education at Bar-Ilan University has completed an innovative “Israel throughout the Year” curriculum for Jewish day schools in the United States and Canada. Schools can choose to utilize either the colorful print or digital versions. … Continue reading →

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Israel’s first city wildlife park

Posted on January 13, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) “Gazelle Valley” is a 64-acre site in the Givat Mordechai neighborhood of Jerusalem, in the south west of Israel’s capital. The valley is to be turned into the Gazelle Urban Nature Park, preserving the small flock of … Continue reading →

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