Monthly Archives: September 2013

Thousands to attend Night of the Scientists

Posted on September 15, 2013

Thursday night (before Yom Kippur) is Researchers’ Night, a celebration of all things scientific, with hundreds of events taking place at over a dozen Israeli universities and colleges. http://www.timesofisrael.com/studying-science-on-yom-kippur-eve/ http://www.jpost.com/Health-and-Science/Put-on-your-thinking-caps-for-Thursdays-Night-of-the-Scientists-325743

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Netafim receives Stockholm prize

Posted on September 15, 2013

Israeli drip irrigation pioneer Netafim has just attended the ceremony to collect the prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award. Netafin won because it helps farmers in developing countries live better. I reported the story when the award was announced in June, … Continue reading →

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Half of Tel Aviv’s garbage to be turned into fuel

Posted on September 15, 2013

When complete, the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant at the Hiriya Recycling Park will transform 1500 tons of waste into usable fuel every day. The “green” fuel will power the kilns at Nesher’s cement works in a method that does … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year to all our workers

Posted on September 8, 2013

Over 1.8 million Israeli employees and contract workers received gifts from their employers in the week before the Jewish New Year. The average gift was NIS 700 ($200). http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000877108&fid=1725

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Knesset to install solar panels

Posted on September 8, 2013

In 2014, the Knesset will become one of the world’s first parliaments to generate its own electricity. Plans have been progressed to install photovoltaic panels for the generation of electricity on the Knesset building’s roof. Solar panels on the White … Continue reading →

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200,000 volunteers ready for Clean Up Day

Posted on September 8, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) On Sept 9, some 200,000 volunteers are expected to take part in Clean Up Day in Israel. KKL-JNF is leading councils, government bodies and schools who will head out to the country’s forests and open spaces with … Continue reading →

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StandWithUs holds International Law conference

Posted on September 8, 2013

The Israel advocacy group StandWithUs hosted a 4-day Student Conference on International Law – Turning Theory into Practice. The 35 participants came from 17 countries and speakers came from the Foreign Ministry, the Justice Ministry, the IDF and Israeli media. … Continue reading →

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Israel, lone light in a dark region

Posted on September 8, 2013

This article lists some of the main differences between the Jewish State and its neighbors. http://frontpagemag.com/2013/davidhornik/israel-lone-light-in-a-dark-region/

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Living history

Posted on September 8, 2013

Miriam Siebenberg lives in a very unusual house – her Jerusalem home was built on top of another home, one that existed over 2,000 years ago. “Both my roots and the roots of our people are right underneath this house,” … Continue reading →

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Israel to mine phosphates in Vietnam

Posted on September 8, 2013

Israel Chemicals says that the agreement is part of its plan to expand and diversify its mining sources outside of Israel, broaden its global phosphate operations, and provide a growth engine for its primary markets. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000876904&fid=1725

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