Monthly Archives: March 2013

When you can’t see, visit Mind Theatre

Posted on March 31, 2013

12-year old Aviva Krainess from Bet Shemesh lost most of her sight 5 years ago but never stopped dreaming of enjoying stories. Together with her father, they started Aviva Productions and Mind Theatre. It’s like a Hollywood movie where you … Continue reading →

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Israeli army field hospital for Syrians

Posted on March 31, 2013

Due the number of wounded Syrians Israel has been treating, the IDF has set up a “military field hospital” in the Golan Heights. The hospital will treat injured Syrians near the border fence to avoid having to send serious cases … Continue reading →

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Please accept our bread

Posted on March 31, 2013

Jews living in Judea and Samaria had surplus bread that they needed to dispose of prior to the Passover holiday. Rather than burn it, they distributed them to needy Palestinian Arabs. It was the 3rd consecutive year that members of … Continue reading →

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Arab –Israeli wins “The Voice Israel”

Posted on March 31, 2013

19-year-old Arab Christian Lina Mahoul from the northern town of Acre (Akko) won “The Voice Israel” television song contest with a touching version of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’. The three other finalists were all women and included a religious Jew, and … Continue reading →

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My Israel – Abdol Abugosh

Posted on March 31, 2013

(Thanks to Haifa Diary) “Israel is my home and where my friends – Arabs & Jews – live. Israel is where I have rights and Israel is where my family lives. I’m proud to be Arab & Israeli.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ddPT8JbkRkY#!

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Israel’s defense beats Northern Ireland

Posted on March 31, 2013

The Israeli national soccer team won 2-0 away from home, against Northern Ireland in an icy World Cup qualifier thanks to a secret defense weapon – thermal underwear. They really warmed to the task and scored two late goals to … Continue reading →

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Anthrax hits Tel Aviv

Posted on March 31, 2013

It’s OK, it’s just the legendary US heavy metal band Anthrax who will give a concert at the Nokia Arena in Tel Aviv on August 13 2013. The band has sold over 15 million records worldwide and is considered one … Continue reading →

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The website of Jewish culture

Posted on March 31, 2013

The website Tarbut IL has been launched, to provide educational resources on Jewish culture to teachers and educators in Israel. It covers Jewish ethics, social justice, models of Jewish identity, Zionism and Israel-Diaspora relations. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=307543

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A glucometer on your smartphone

Posted on March 31, 2013

(Thanks to NoCamels) Diabetics can now measure their blood-glucose level with the Israeli-developed “Dario” attachment to their smartphone. A lancing device takes your blood and a test strip measures the glucose. The smartphone displays the result and records it, for … Continue reading →

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Teva has double success

Posted on March 31, 2013

There were two positive results from the latest trials by Israel’s largest biotech. Patients who started Teva’s Laquinimod MS treatment early halted progression of the disease. Then Teva’s Azilect add-on treatment for Parkinson’s disease improved patients’ condition significantly. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000831784&fid=1725 http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000831432&fid=1725

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