Monthly Archives: September 2013

New Israeli computer is a 5cm cube

Posted on September 29, 2013

(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter) The 2x2x2 inch CuBox-i from Nazareth-based SolidRun has no moving parts. You need a separate monitor (or TV screen) and power adaptor, but you have probably got these already. From $45 to $119. Deliveries begin … Continue reading →

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The world’s largest date

Posted on September 29, 2013

Israeli agriculturists have cultivated the world’s largest date. The Anbara date species, which can grow to over 10cm, was planted at the Eden R&D center seven years ago and is being harvested for the first time. The largest specimen was … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv University to set up Life Sciences center in China

Posted on September 29, 2013

Tel Aviv University is to set-up a new research center at China’s Tsinghua University. Initially, the new “XIN” center will focus on life sciences and nanotechnology. It will recruit researchers and students in Israel and China. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/tel-aviv-university-to-set-up-life-sciences-center-in-china/

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A Technion graduate

Posted on September 29, 2013

This video will give you some appreciation of the high calibre of the graduates from Israel’s Technion. Professor Beth Murinson says at the end – “As you can see, I’m quite busy”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hsLPPrKg7Q&feature=youtu.be

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The Jewish festival for everyone

Posted on September 22, 2013

Sukkot / Tabernacles is the most inclusive of Jewish festivals. The Sukkah (booth) itself can be of infinite width, in order to accommodate as many people who wish to celebrate. And in Israel, the last time we saw more representations … Continue reading →

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Thousands of Christians visit Israel for Tabernacles

Posted on September 22, 2013

Over 5,000 Christian pilgrims from around 100 nations will take part in the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem’s (ICEJ) annual Feast of Tabernacles this week. The festival is the largest annual tourist event in Israel. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172054#.UjnCllO_hOQ

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Eilat’s corals have external protection

Posted on September 22, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c and Hebrew U) The world is losing its coral reefs due to vital algae being expelled when water temperatures rise. However a “warm-water barrier” at the southern Red Sea, allows in only heat-tolerant genotypes of corals to … Continue reading →

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Time favors Israel

Posted on September 22, 2013

Efraim Inbar, Professor of political studies at Bar-Ilan University, writes about security, economy, society, democracy and international relations and concludes, “At age sixty-five, Israel is a great success story, and if it can continue to inculcate the Zionist ethos into … Continue reading →

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Israeli start-ups in San Francisco

Posted on September 22, 2013

Four start-ups in the Israeli pavilion at TechCrunch Disrupt SF include EventWith, Numbeez, Peer2 and Navin (mentioned above). Watch the video to see what they have to offer. http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/10/techcrunch-disrupt-sf-the-israeli-pavilion-showcases-israels-newest-batch-tctv/

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Israel has changed since 1987

Posted on September 22, 2013

Monty Munford was a scruffy, money-less itinerant when he attempted unsuccessfully to enter Israel in 1987. He has since smartened himself up and held no grudges when visiting last month. Instead, he was very impressed with how smart Israel has … Continue reading →

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