Monthly Archives: April 2013

Israel’s youth villages provide “a place to belong”

Posted on April 7, 2013

60 youth villages in Israel educate an estimated 25,000 students per year, putting them on a path toward becoming productive members of Israeli society, despite troubled pasts and higher rates of unemployment and poverty among their families. http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2013/0308/Youth-villages-give-Israeli-immigrant-children-a-place-to-belong

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Arab paramedic honored for saving Jewish child

Posted on April 7, 2013

Muawiya Qabha saved Adele Briton, aged 3, who was critically injured by Palestinian Arabs throwing rocks. Qabha rushed to the scene of the attack, even though he was not on duty at the time. This week, he was a guest … Continue reading →

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Israeli saves two Bedouin boys from drowning

Posted on April 7, 2013

You may have read that three sons of Hassan Sariye drowned off Ashkelon, but you may have missed that Yaakov Bruchim jumped into the dangerous currents to save two others. The emotional father Hassan said, “God took away three sons … Continue reading →

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Three top African-Israeli women

Posted on April 7, 2013

Yityish Aynaw wants to use her “Miss Israel” title to showcase Israel’s diversity. Along with her, several African-Israeli women have recently made a pop culture impact. Ethiopian-Israeli actress Ester Rada, 28, has just released her first solo rock record to … Continue reading →

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Rocking on Independence Day

Posted on April 7, 2013

The rock independence party takes place on April 15, 2013 (the eve of Israeli Independence Day), at the Rishon LeZion Park Amphitheater. It features some of Israel’s biggest names in rock including Aviv Geffen, Barry Sacharov, Balkan Beat Box, Hadag … Continue reading →

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Rihanna returns to Israel

Posted on April 7, 2013

Rihanna, largely acknowledged as the biggest pop star in the world right now, will be performing a concert in Tel Aviv as part of her “Diamonds” world tour. Although not yet officially official, the concert is expected to be on … Continue reading →

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Chinese film to be shot in Israel

Posted on April 7, 2013

A 22-member Chinese production company is arriving in April to shoot scenes in Israel for a Chinese epic called “Old Cinderella”. It is expected to be a blockbuster movie thanks to stars such as Zhang Jingchu (“Rush Hour 3”) and … Continue reading →

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Pamper your pooch

Posted on April 7, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) When Israelis go on vacation, they no longer have to consign Fido to a kennel. Watch how KelevLand, a one-of-a-kind dog hotel with elite accommodation, gives pooches the best possible treatment – from mineral water on tap, … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Israel in April

Posted on April 7, 2013

April in Israel is a month full of events – festivals, concerts, and shows. Along with Israel’s Remembrance Day and Independence Day, concerts by Ravi Coltrane and Shlomo Artzi supplement the Jerusalem Ice Festival, Haifa’s Dali exhibition and the Moroccan … Continue reading →

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Yemenite filigree is alive in Israel

Posted on April 7, 2013

Ben-Zion David, a traditional Jewish silversmith of Yemenite descent, is one of Israel’s best-known filigree jewelers. David learned this intricate craft from his father and grandfather and displays his work in his museum in Old Jaffa. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvI1y-es8BQ&feature=em-uploademail

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