Monthly Archives: February 2013

Priming Israel’s Innovation Pipeline

Posted on February 24, 2013

The President of Tel Aviv University has written a nice piece in the Huffington Post. He tells about Maor, whose father – a construction worker – insists he goes to university. 12 years later, with a Masters degree, Maor is … Continue reading →

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You know it’s time to make Aliya when

Posted on February 24, 2013

Congregants at the Or Avner Jewish day school in Chelyabinsk, Siberia heard a huge explosion during morning prayers followed by a bright flash that lit up the sky. Outside, a meteorite fell from space, shattering the stained glass windows of … Continue reading →

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The BBC plays “Hatikvah”

Posted on February 24, 2013

Non-Jewish Zionist writer Julie Burchill chose the Israeli National Anthem as one of her eight records when she appeared on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs. She also chose “Hebrew Man” by Israel’s Ehud Banai and the theme song from the … Continue reading →

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“If we could, we would stay in Tel Aviv forever”

Posted on February 24, 2013

“The people are wonderful, the food is outstanding, the views are splendid, the soldiers walk around with big guns and huge smiles and they are much nicer than our civil servants.” This was the impression that six Serbian bloggers took … Continue reading →

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MDA’s Overseas Volunteer Program

Posted on February 24, 2013

Exciting new video showing the opportunities given for volunteers to train with Magen David Adom – Israel’s emergency first response service. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZChb9SMjm7E

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Turning abandoned quarries into parks

Posted on February 24, 2013

Israel’s Quarry Rehabilitation Fund has transformed disused limestone quarries on the Golan Heights and in Karmiel into sites of natural beauty for all citizens to enjoy. The Avital Valley Park will be inaugurated next month. Binyamina and Zichron Yaakov are … Continue reading →

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Good news – I’m not the only one

Posted on February 24, 2013

Sarah Honig writes some great things about Israel in her weekly blog. http://sarahhonig.com/2013/02/19/doing-well/

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Boeing protects planes with Israeli defense system

Posted on February 24, 2013

Boeing will offer Elbit Systems-produced directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment with all of its military and civil aircraft. Boeing is working to integrate the systems on to new and existing aircraft. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-product-range-on-offer-with-elbit-countermeasures-382220/

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Ten of the best

Posted on February 24, 2013

Fast Company magazine lists the ten most innovative Israeli companies, which includes SodaStream as the 23rd most innovative company in the world. http://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2013/industry/israel http://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2013/sodastream

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A fridge with Israeli fizz

Posted on February 24, 2013

The new Samsung Four Door Refrigerator will incorporate a built-in carbonated water dispenser from Israel’s SodaStream International. Users will be able to select up to three levels of carbonation for their sparkling water. To quote a Samsung VP, “it brings … Continue reading →

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