Monthly Archives: March 2013

Environmentally friendly fashions

Posted on March 10, 2013

Students at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design have created clothes from recycled surplus or defective items donated by a leading retailer. It is part of a project exploring “design as an engine of social impact.” The new items were … Continue reading →

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Golan Druze export apples to Syria

Posted on March 10, 2013

Israel will export 18,000 tons of apples grown by Druze farmers on the Golan Heights to Syria over the next three months. It benefits Israel, (keeps the price of the fruit stable); the Druze farmers (able to market their surplus); … Continue reading →

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Jews and Christians rescue sick Gaza children

Posted on March 10, 2013

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Tel Aviv has teamed up with the Living Bread International Church to heal children who receive inadequate healthcare in Gaza and the Palestinian Territories. The “Rescue the Child” project was set-up when LBIC contacted the … Continue reading →

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Israeli doctor saves life of Arab stone-thrower

Posted on March 10, 2013

At the height of Arab riots, Dr Micah Shamir quietly entered the PA city of Nablus (Shechem) without an army escort in order to save the life of a Palestinian Arab who had been badly injured after PA doctors called … Continue reading →

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20,000 race in Jerusalem marathon

Posted on March 10, 2013

Runners from 52 countries competed in the 2013 Jerusalem Winner International Marathon. Ethiopians won both the men’s and women’s races in record times. Note that Radiya Mohammed Roba of Ethiopia came second in the women’s marathon. Meanwhile, the UN cancelled … Continue reading →

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Rita rocks the UN

Posted on March 10, 2013

Here is the full video of Iranian-born Israeli singer Rita’s concert at the United Nations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Rqiy5ApRnhY

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What to do in March

Posted on March 10, 2013

http://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-events-in-israel-in-march-2012/5302/

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10 Israeli bands at SXSW Texas

Posted on March 10, 2013

(Thanks to SDM) If you visit South By South West in Austin Texas next week, you will get an opportunity to hear performances from some of the best Israeli groups. http://sizedoesntmatter.com/music/israeli-bands-take-over-sxsw-check-out-the-schedule/

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UK Guardian hails Israeli cancer test

Posted on March 10, 2013

Unique recognition of Israel’s medical success in the UK newspaper that normally only criticizes Israel. It picked up a British Journal of Cancer article on the innovative diagnosis breath test invented by Israel Technion Professor Hossam Haick. Also featured on … Continue reading →

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Simply saving lives

Posted on March 10, 2013

An all-women Israeli company is producing “MediTags” – bracelets that contain medical and personal details in Hebrew and English. They can store details of allergies in case the wearer is rendered unconscious; or the contact details for an Alzheimer’s patient … Continue reading →

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