Monthly Archives: September 2013

Exports to Africa up 250 per cent

Posted on September 29, 2013

In the last 10 years, Israeli exports to Africa have increased from $342 million in 2002 to $1.2 billion in 2012. 2.6% of Israeli exports go to Africa. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000880439&fid=1725

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And five more Syrians arrive

Posted on September 29, 2013

Ziv Hospital in Tzfat treated two 25-year-old Syrians suffering from gunshot wounds in the chest and limbs. Two more arrived later in the week, suffering from shrapnel injuries. Another Syrian was evacuated to the Western Galilee Hospital in Nahariya in … Continue reading →

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8-year-old Syrian girl walks again

Posted on September 29, 2013

A Syrian girl whose right leg was shattered in the civil war is the youngest patient ever to undergo the Ilizarov technique at Israel’s Ziv hospital. Orthopedists, anesthesiologists, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists and operating theater staffers succeeded in saving and restoring … Continue reading →

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Everyone deserves happiness

Posted on September 29, 2013

Israel’s Inbar organization holds events for about 40 disabled singles seeking to find a soul mate. Inbar was founded by Rabbi Shaul Inbari who was born with severe cerebral palsy and dreaded life in an empty house. Rabbi Inbari met … Continue reading →

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A garden shop with a difference

Posted on September 29, 2013

In Feb 2012 I reported on Café Motek, which employs staff with psychiatric disabilities. Now, when you buy plants at Botanica in Jerusalem’s new First Station complex, you may be served by clients of Shaf Yativ – a charity that … Continue reading →

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Israel’s ice-hockey team

Posted on September 29, 2013

(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter and The National) Currently visiting Winnipeg Canada is a team of 11-14-year-old Israeli hockey players. The team comprises Jews, Christians and Moslem kids who are among 400 children that regularly train at the only ice-rink … Continue reading →

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Orthodox “settler” meets the East Jerusalem Arab he saved

Posted on September 29, 2013

(Thanks to Geoff) I just found this item from August. Haim Attias from Judea’s Mitzpe Yericho resuscitated Haitham Azloni at the Arab bazaar in the Old City. Azloni said, “No one came to help me, none of the brothers, no … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv’s dog races

Posted on September 29, 2013

Tel Aviv Municipality is launching a new kind of race, for dogs and their owners. Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park on October 11 is the venue for the Pro Plan Doggie Run including 3 distance events plus a special heat for … Continue reading →

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Get any Israeli beer you want here

Posted on September 29, 2013

The beer bazaar in Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market sells up to 93 different Israeli beers made by more than 20 different microbreweries. The idea came from Lior Weiss a Technion graduate. Business partner Yuval Reznikovich runs the stall from 10am … Continue reading →

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US actors to visit Israel

Posted on September 29, 2013

13 US TV stars visit Israel this month including David Zayas, Lauren Vélez and C.S. Lee of “Dexter”, one of the most popular US TV series. They have been brought over by “America’s Voices in Israel”. Others include Zoey Deutch, … Continue reading →

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