Monthly Archives: September 2013

Need a viral video?

Posted on September 29, 2013

Veed.me matches up the creative people who know how to produce, film, or edit a high-quality video clip with businesses that need them. Veed.me’s founders are two Tel Aviv University film school graduates and its clients already include Google and … Continue reading →

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How Israel rejoices

Posted on September 29, 2013

Immediately following Sukkot (Tabernacles) is the Jewish festival of Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Law) when Jews celebrate the completion and re-starting of the weekly Synagogue reading of the Torah. During and after the festival, Israelis took to the streets … Continue reading →

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Tens of thousands in Jerusalem parade

Posted on September 29, 2013

Jewish and non-Jewish men, women and children from more than 30 countries gathered in solidarity to march in Jerusalem’s annual Succot Parade. Thousands also visited the succa (booth) of President Peres, which featured colorful carpets, unusual fruit, flower and vegetable … Continue reading →

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We prayed for this for thousands of years

Posted on September 29, 2013

The blessing of the Cohanim (priests) during the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) was a spectacular event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50aMevBnl5A http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172131#.UkVeFlO_hOQ

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Uncovering the Jerusalem of the Bible

Posted on September 29, 2013

Gordon Robertson’s video for CBN.com explores the ruins of the palace of King David and the wall of King Solomon in Jerusalem from 1000 BCE. Dr Eilat Mazar of the Hebrew University describes how current excavations continually confirm the text … Continue reading →

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250,000 Israelis clean up

Posted on September 29, 2013

Over a quarter of a million volunteers from 250 localities removed litter across the country on International Cleanup Day. Organizer KKL-JNF’s chairman Efi Stenzler said, “By respecting the environment we also show our respect for other people, and we all … Continue reading →

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An end to throwaway plastic bags

Posted on September 29, 2013

My wife cheered when she read this. The Ministry of Environmental Protection plans to end the use of disposable plastic bags at shops. Multiuse plastic bags will be distributed to the Israeli public for free over several months, after which … Continue reading →

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More Israeli security for Miami

Posted on September 29, 2013

Israel’s NICE Systems will supply its “Situator Solution for Situation Management” as part of a runway incursion detection solution at Miami International Airport. It enhances NICE’s NiceVision Net 2.5 system already deployed at the airport. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000881213&fid=1725

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Return of the Romans?

Posted on September 29, 2013

Low-cost airline easyJet has launched twice-weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. easyJet’s UK and Middle East commercial manager Hugh Aitken said, “The new route emphasizes that easyJet is a long term committed partner of the Israeli economy … Continue reading →

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Upgrading India’s mobile network

Posted on September 29, 2013

Israel’s Ceragon has won a huge contract with Idea Cellular to modernize thousands of wireless backhaul connections. Idea is India’s third largest mobile carrier with 125 million customers. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000880861&fid=1725

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