Monthly Archives: April 2013

Israel trade with India to soar

Posted on April 21, 2013

(Thanks to Herb) A new Free Trade Agreement between Israel and India is expected to triple the current $5 billion trade between the two. Minister Yahel Vilan cited potential for immense growth in healthcare, agriculture, irrigation, renewable energy, aviation, IT … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

What does Israel give to the USA?

Posted on April 21, 2013

Ex Ambassador Yoram Ettinger explains that Israel provides the United States huge financial benefits just with its modifications to US military hardware. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1852112022001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABk9JMLWE~,0pl3uFLFPXsNLzaJagAtptvvs-PtgYlp&bctid=2285615268001

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Yale student union’s President is Israeli

Posted on April 21, 2013

Daniel Avraham has made history at Yale University after having been elected as the first Israeli to serve as the institution’s student union president. The 24-year-old Jerusalem native is a graduate of Herzliyah’s Gymnasia high school and a former intelligence … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Egyptian academics study Israeli language and culture

Posted on April 21, 2013

I’m taking this article at face value, but I’m very surprised. At any one time, close to 20,000 students at nine of the 14 Egyptian universities study Hebrew. Each year, at least 2,000 Egyptian students graduate with bachelor’s degrees that … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Israel’s on-line Ambassadors

Posted on April 21, 2013

A Muslim Bedouin girl, several Druse, a Pole and 26 Israeli Jews make up the latest group of Haifa University students training to represent Israel as unofficial ambassadors in the international aren. Muslim Ayat Rahal says “I want to show … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Just like me, just like you

Posted on April 21, 2013

(Thanks to Stuart Palmer) Dozens of Haifa University’s 800 overseas students from 40 countries wanted to let the world know that they share desires and ambitions with local Israelis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IeH9nNftJmY

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Industrial park for Nazareth

Posted on April 21, 2013

Israel has opened a new industrial park in Nazareth to promote economic cooperation between the region’s diverse Jewish, Christian and Muslim citizens. It is modeled on nearby Tefen Industrial Park, designed to bring together industrial, educational and cultural facilities all … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Three Israeli acts at Glastonbury

Posted on April 21, 2013

For the first time, Israel will be represented at the UK’s leading music festival. Acollective is a seven-piece band performing punk, folk and electronic jazz. Saz (Sameh Zakout) raps in Arabic, Hebrew and English. Soul singer Ester Rada has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

Book now for the Israel festival

Posted on April 21, 2013

Israel Festival Jerusalem from May 25 to June 22 focuses on contemporary theater, music and dance. But there is plenty to attract traditionalists. Plus hotel discounts. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?ID=309255 http://www.israel-festival.org.il/2010/index.asp?module=showTable&page=2

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

Recycled poetry on Israeli streets

Posted on April 21, 2013

Israeli artist Nitzan Mintz writes her poems on the streets of Tel Aviv, using disregarded materials from dumpsters and public spaces. “I use only recycled materials in my art. I use birdcages, pieces of wood, anything. It’s like a gift … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment