Monthly Archives: March 2013

“Arabs and Muslims must learn from Israeli morality”

Posted on March 31, 2013

This is the title of an article by Mahdi Majid Abdullah, writing in “Elaph”, a pan-Arab newspaper based in the UK and Saudi Arabia. He begins “I regret with most remorse the daily hate I had of Israelis” and then … Continue reading →

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Six million Jews in Israel

Posted on March 31, 2013

The symbolic figure of six million has been registered by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, along with the fact that Israel now is the country with the largest population of Jews in the world. It has superseded the United States, … Continue reading →

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Thousands receive priestly blessing

Posted on March 31, 2013

A huge crowd gathered at the Western Wall plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem to celebrate the traditional priestly blessing performed during the Passover festival. The event is a reminder of the Jewish pilgrimages to the Temple in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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The largest seder in the world

Posted on March 31, 2013

1300 people attended the seder at Kibbutz Naan near Rehovot. They have their own haggadah and songs and the kids put on a show. But imagine all the washing up! http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-largest-seder-in-the-world/

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Shop for Israel

Posted on March 31, 2013

UK-based charity Myisrael has launched a free phone app to collect donations for Myisrael’s projects from about a thousand British retailers every time an online purchase is made. Participating retailers include Boots, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, PC World and … Continue reading →

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A miracle in Pennsylvania

Posted on March 31, 2013

(Thanks to Atid-EDI.) Ness Technologies of Tel Aviv has expanded its operation with a new development center in Pittsburgh, PA. Ness (Hebrew for “miracle”) specializes in software product engineering and systems integration, application development, consulting, and software distribution. http://www.ness.com/Global/Company/MediaCenter/2013/Pages/12032013.aspx

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Energy Independence Day

Posted on March 31, 2013

Sunday 31st March 2013 will forever be known as the day when Israel’s natural gas began flowing into Israel’s pipes. Gas flow from the Tamar natural gas field should end Israel’s natural gas shortage, reduce electricity prices and improve the … Continue reading →

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It doesn’t sound Chinese

Posted on March 31, 2013

Israel’s Lexifone, which has developed technology for simultaneous translation of telephone calls, has signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a development center in Guangzhou, China. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000831516

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Israel to star at Expo 2015

Posted on March 31, 2013

The theme of the Milan Fair is “Feeding the Planet – Energy for Life”. Expo’s CEO Giuseppe Sala said, “The outstanding innovative expertise of Israel in the field of technology for agriculture in arid areas undoubtedly represents a huge added … Continue reading →

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Israeli kids grow food for Africa

Posted on March 31, 2013

(Originally in Ha’aretz) Pupils at the Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium are perfecting a growth system for Spirulina, an algae that’s been dubbed the “superfood” because it contains 70% protein. The algae growing system was developed in Kibbutz Ein Shemer to wipe … Continue reading →

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