Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Arab-Jewish theater of Jaffa

Posted on May 19, 2013

This is true co-existence. The Arab-Hebrew Theatre of Jaffa hosts bilingual plays – in Hebrew and Arabic – that increase understanding between people and bind the audiences and the actors in a common, fun experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExuVnoa1FEQ

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Humanitarian aid for Syria

Posted on May 19, 2013

Jerusalem native Moti Kahana heads a group of Israeli businessmen and American Jews who have raised $500,000 and travel to the Syrian refugee camps to provide aid to victims of the conflict. Moti’s brother Steve is on IDF reserve service … Continue reading →

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Israeli doctors save Syrian girl’s life

Posted on May 19, 2013

A 4-year-old Syrian girl was born with only one heart ventricle instead of two. She had only weeks to live when doctors from Israel’s “Save A Child’s Heart” organization operated on her. The operation was a success and she is … Continue reading →

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Number 1 for soccer’s Euro U-21

Posted on May 19, 2013

As Israel prepares to host the European Under 21 Soccer Championships on June 5th, Eyal Golan has just recorded the official song of the tournament “Always my Number 1”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=92OMfTDUjwY http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-song-kick-starts-soccer-tourney/

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Galilee Dragon Boat race

Posted on May 19, 2013

The second annual Dragon Boat Israel Festival took place on Lake Kinneret near Tiberias. One of the most impressive teams contained 88 paddlers from OneFamily – the Israeli charity that helps rehabilitate the families of terror victims. The team won … Continue reading →

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Visit Druse and Circassian villages

Posted on May 19, 2013

According to the Jerusalem Post (Metro section) the Galilee Development Authority and North Tourism Center are offering free, guided tours of Druse and Circassian villages in the Galilee and Carmel every weekend during May, June and July. http://web.archive.org/web/20131009042406/http://www.jabel.org.il/Kfarim/Templates/showpage.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=84&FID=334

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Wine and Jazz in Jerusalem’s Gardens

Posted on May 19, 2013

(Thanks to Janglo) There can’t be a more pleasant way to spend an evening. For a mere 60 shekels, on May 30th you can admire the flora in Jerusalem’s Botanical Gardens, listen to great music and sample delicious wines from … Continue reading →

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Free check for melanoma

Posted on May 19, 2013

To mark Skin Cancer Awareness Week, approximately 300 Israeli health fund clinics are providing free checks by dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Early diagnosis, helped by the Israel Cancer Association’s awareness campaigns, has reduced the toll from skin tumors. http://www.jpost.com/Health-and-Science/Free-skin-check-could-save-your-life-from-melanoma-313451

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Saving the sight of the elderly

Posted on May 19, 2013

Israel’s Chief Scientist has awarded biotech Cell Cure Neurosciences a $1.5 million grant to help develop their cell-based OpRegen treatment for macular degeneration. The dry form of age-related macular degeneration is estimated to afflict over 7.3 million people in the … Continue reading →

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The benefits of Israeli herbs

Posted on May 19, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) A team from Israel, Spain, Greece and PA-administered Nablus is developing a database revealing the science behind the medicinal benefits of thousands of plants they’ve been gathering and analyzing since November 2011 – including many native to … Continue reading →

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