Monthly Archives: May 2013

Two lottery stories

Posted on May 26, 2013

Two lottery stories to report. In March, A woman from the Tel Aviv suburb of Herzliya won in the Israeli lottery for the third time, bringing her total winnings to NIS 625,000 (some US $170,000). And last week a couple … Continue reading →

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Stamp(s) of approval

Posted on May 26, 2013

Jacob Richman has “posted” images of Israel’s new stamps issued during May. They include the Israel National Trail, (10 stamps make up a map), Australian Light Horse Beersheva 1917 and the late Yitzchak Shamir – the Israeli Prime Minister who … Continue reading →

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High school supporters

Posted on May 26, 2013

Some young friends in New Jersey are sending out Israel’s positive message. http://israelclub247.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/why-you-cant-boycott-israel.html?m=1 http://israelclub247.blogspot.co.il/?m=1

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The best views in Israel

Posted on May 26, 2013

You mustn’t forget your camera if you visit any of these 10 sites. http://igoogledisrael.com/2013/05/top-10-best-eye-popping-views-to-see-in-israel/

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1st Temple era pillar found near Bethlehem

Posted on May 26, 2013

More ancient Jewish archaeological remains have been discovered in Judea, providing additional proof of the unbreakable connection between the Jewish people and the land East of Jerusalem. http://www.timesofisrael.com/bible-era-find-intrigues-scholars-despite-attempts-to-hush-it-up/

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Israeli wines win prizes in UK

Posted on May 26, 2013

Israeli wineries won awards at the 2013 DECANTER competition in Britain. A record 14,362 wines from 52 countries were entered. The Adir Winery in the Galilee and the Yarden Golan Heights Winery both took regional trophies. The Har Bracha boutique … Continue reading →

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And securing the Dutch railway

Posted on May 26, 2013

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) ProRail, the government agency responsible for rail infrastructure in the Netherlands, is deploying Situator from Israel’s NICE Systems to manage security, safety and operations. ProRail will be able to manage on-track malfunctions, fire incidents and other crisis … Continue reading →

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Making trains safer

Posted on May 26, 2013

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Tel Aviv’s Radwin has announced its unique solution geared for online video surveillance on board trains. “Wireless broadband in motion” transmits HD video in real-time from multiple CCTV cameras onboard trains back to a control center while … Continue reading →

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IKEA kitchen tops are Israeli

Posted on May 26, 2013

Kitchen buyers at American outlets of the Ikea furniture chain will have their countertops covered by an Israeli product – Caesarstone, an engineered stone marble and granite substitute made in Kibbutz Sdot Yam. Caesarstone will serve as IKEA US’s exclusive … Continue reading →

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Traffilog signs $40m Chinese deal

Posted on May 26, 2013

Israel’s vehicle fleet management solutions developer Traffilog Ltd. has signed a $40 million deal with China’s biggest bus company Jiao Yun. Traffilog’s Traffimech detects mechanical problems and TraffiSafe warns of dangerous and inefficient driving, helping to reduce accidents. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000845554&fid=1725

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