Monthly Archives: April 2013

Fixing mobile phones wirelessly

Posted on April 21, 2013

Two Israeli companies Cellebrite and CommuniTake are working together to establish a service that can diagnose and repair smartphones whilst still in the hands of the customer. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000836803&fid=1725

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Pump your photos up to the Cloud

Posted on April 21, 2013

Israel’s Pumpic is for those who frequently want to share large numbers or high quality photos with their friends and colleagues. Users can send up to 10,000 images – each up to 100 MB in size – instantaneously. Pumpic has … Continue reading →

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Your smartphone can have Everything

Posted on April 21, 2013

If you search for anything on a smartphone running the new Firefox operating system, it will fire up the software from Israeli start-up Everything.me. Then things really happen as it loads applications dynamically to show you everything you might want, … Continue reading →

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The fastest emergency response

Posted on April 21, 2013

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israeli start-up NowForce has developed a replacement for expensive emergency call centers. It comprises a distress signal app for the smartphone; an app for the rescue worker (including paging and directing); finally, a dispatch center back-end solution. … Continue reading →

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Shining bright for 65 years

Posted on April 14, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) A fast-moving collage of hundreds of beautiful photos of the Jewish State. Accompanied by an inspiring song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=269ajfksUQM

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State archives go on-line

Posted on April 14, 2013

In honor of Israel’s 65th Independence Day, the State Archives have been digitized and put on line. Content includes the first Independence Day celebrations, the 1948 War of Independence, the Six Day War, life in immigrant camps, the Eichman trial … Continue reading →

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2000 year-old ritual bath discovered

Posted on April 14, 2013

Archaeologists have discovered a mikvah (ritual bath) from the second Temple period. It was found during excavations prior to paving a highway in Kiryat Menachem, near Jerusalem. The water system is one of the most intricate ever discovered – preserving … Continue reading →

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65 things we love about Israel in 65 seconds

Posted on April 14, 2013

See how many you love. I could add about 65,000 more! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6U5GC_OtR4&feature=youtu.be

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Happy 65th birthday

Posted on April 14, 2013

Great article by David Harris containing details of Israel’s history of achievements. http://blogs.jpost.com/print/4428

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Talking in the holy language

Posted on April 14, 2013

Young members of the Religious Zionist kibbutz movement are to spend Shabbat on the Hareidi Kibbutz Or Ganuz. Despite ideological differences, it is hoped that discussions and mutual learning will benefit both groups and increase cooperation among agricultural settlements. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/166951#.UWUKXkoX7KU

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