Monthly Archives: June 2013

Funding for biodegradable packaging

Back in August 2012 (see here) I reported that two mothers were so angry at all the packed lunch wrappings that were thrown away that they invented an environmentally friendly packaging. Their start-up TIPA has now secured funding from GreenSoil … Continue reading

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Israeli company prints names on Coke bottles

Popular names that appear on hundreds of millions of bottles of Coca-Cola are being printed on equipment produced using technology developed by Israel’s Indigo. The campaign is running in 32 countries, and some 800 million “name bottles” will be distributed. … Continue reading

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Iranian and Israeli doctors unite to help pregnant women

Israeli professor from Georgetown University, Offie Soldin, has published a report with a group of Iranian researchers analysing guidelines of how to deal with thyroid problems affecting pregnant women. The thyroid hormone is vital for developing healthy babies. http://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-and-iranian-researchers-collaborate-to-help-pregnant-women/

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A very “special” recycling factory

The employees of the new Ecommunity Group’s electronic waste recycling facility in Karmiel are almost entirely from Israel’s special-needs population. Workers with autism, Downs syndrome, ADD/ADHD etc. transform technological trash into usable parts and refurbished equipment. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Special-needs-workers-open-e-waste-recycling-spot-314651

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Israeli-Arab is oldest pediatric heart transplant patient

Balal Kalash, 28, from Kfar Qara underwent a heart transplant at Schneider Children’s Medical Center. The young man had a complex congenital heart defect and underwent several cardiac operations at Schneider’s in the past. He has recovered and been discharged. … Continue reading

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Israel’s united soccer team

The Israeli squad for the European Under-21 Soccer Championships contains Jews, Arabs, Druze, Russians and Ethiopians. It is a true representation of the many cultures in the country. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Htmtnq5Zw&feature=em-uploademail

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Conference for religious businesswomen

The Temech Conference for Women in Business took place in Jerusalem and featured world-class speakers on business development, management and marketing. It included interactive workshops, guidance on individual business issues and focused on formal and informal networking. http://professionaljewishwomen.org/

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Tectonics comes to Tel Aviv

The Tectonics Festival takes place in Tel Aviv on June 6-8 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Famous Tel Aviv-born conductor Ilan Volkov has performed Tectonics in Iceland, Glasgow and Australia. Tectonics is a rare fusion of classic and … Continue reading

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And there is light!

“Light in Jerusalem” is the name of the 2013 Jerusalem Festival of Light take place from June 5 to 13 from 8pm till midnight. The free festival includes illumination performances, video projections on the buildings and musical performances as well … Continue reading

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New Threads in Jerusalem

(Thanks to The Real Jerusalem Streets) Jerusalem Tower of David Museum’s Summer of Inspiration: “Threads” exhibit is now on view. Ten Israeli fashion designers have created original costumes around the theme of ’Women of Jerusalem’. http://rjstreets.com/2013/05/29/tower-of-david-museums-new-threads/

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