Monthly Archives: March 2013

Canada trip for inclusive Israeli hockey club

Posted on March 24, 2013

17 Israeli children (Jews, Arabs and Druze) from the Northern Galilee and Golan Heights are visiting Winnipeg, Canada to play Canadian hockey. The students (aged between 11 and 14) are all members of the Canada Israel Hockey School in Metulla. … Continue reading →

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Gaza farmers attend Israeli strawberry fair

Posted on March 24, 2013

The Israeli Coordination and Liaison Administration for the Gaza Strip hosted twenty-nine farmers from Gaza at the annual Strawberry Fair in Qalansuwa, Israel. The event publicises new varieties of strawberries, new growing methods and approved pesticides. http://www.cogat.idf.il/901-10795-en/Cogat.aspx

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President Obama wowed by Maantech

Posted on March 24, 2013

In Jerusalem, President Obama met Sa’id Haruf, one of 600 Arabs working for Intel Israel, who explained the Maantech program to him. Founded by Cisco CEO John Chambers, Maantech is a hi-tech “finishing school” that helps Israeli-Arabs become more integrated … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneur of the year

Posted on March 24, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21C) Aged 26, Israel’s Amir Asor has just won this prestigious prize from Britain’s Youth Business International non-profit organization. Using Lego models, he teaches children advanced engineering, physics and mathematical skills through guided play. http://www.israel21c.org/social-action/building-future-engineers-with-lego http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO5Dr_HyyWI&feature=player_embedded

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Israel was a good match for Portugal

Posted on March 24, 2013

40,000 fans watched Israel play Portugal in a World Cup qualifier in Tel Aviv. Israel went 3-1 up but in the end had to settle for a 3-3 draw. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-welcomes-international-soccer-sensation/ http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Israel-denied-by-late-Portugal-equalizer-307425

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Thrown together in harmony

Posted on March 24, 2013

In the seat next to me on my recent trip to the UK was Bjorn Saw of Aikido Alive London. He had just given seminars in Israel and the Palestinian territories on behalf of Aikido Without Borders, which brings both … Continue reading →

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The Tel Aviv 10km race

Posted on March 24, 2013

IDF veteran Radi Kaiuf, a 46-year-old paraplegic used the ReWalk exoskeleton (as demonstrated to US President Obama) to complete the Tel Aviv 10km race in less than 4 hours. http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-paraplegic-israeli-robotic-braces-race-20130315,0,4613407.story

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May is Smokie time

Posted on March 24, 2013

Do you remember the 1970s hit “Living next door to Alice”? Smokie have sold over 30 million albums since. They will be performing in Haifa on May 3 and in Ashdod on May 4. http://www.touristisrael.com/smokie-concert-in-haifa-and-ashdod-israel/9889/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wcVLeUFW-AM

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Free museums during Passover

Posted on March 24, 2013

Every Passover Bank Hapoalim sponsors free entrance to over 40 museums, national parks, and heritage sites in Israel as part of their social program. Also see “Things to do in Israel during Passover”. http://www.touristisrael.com/free-passover-museums-sites-2012/5802/ http://www.touristisrael.com/passover-in-israel-april-6-13-2012/5560/

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Rabbi Firer – the phenomenon

Posted on March 24, 2013

(Thanks to EEJH) Rabbi Elimelech Firer never received a formal medical education. He founded “Ezra Lemarpeh” to provide patients with anything Israel’s National Health Service cannot. He reviews 200 – 250 medical cases a day; CT scans, MRIs, pathology reports. … Continue reading →

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