Monthly Archives: October 2013

Israel preserves Jewish and Muslim culture

Posted on October 27, 2013

The Center for North African Jewry in Jerusalem exhibits the culture that is common to the Muslims and to the Jews of North Africa, while the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod creates a connecting link between Jews and Arabs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6lBmqjT4-A&feature=em-uploademail

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Hundreds of Bnei Menashe moving to Israel

Posted on October 27, 2013

Israel’s Knesset approved the aliya of 899 Indians, known as Bnei Menashe. Some 1,700 Bnei Menashe, who claim to be Jews descended from the biblical tribe of Menashe, are already living in Israel. A further 9,000 remain in India and … Continue reading →

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Israeli education – a reminder

Posted on October 27, 2013

Israel’s high school graduation rate was 92% in 2010 (OECD average 84%). Israel spent 7.2% of GDP on educational institutions in 2009 (sixth highest in the world). And pre-school education is now free for all Israeli children from age 3 … Continue reading →

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CuratedIsrael – Israeli luxury products and more

Posted on October 27, 2013

CuratedIsrael is a one of a kind marketplace for beautiful pieces straight from Israel. Additionally, “CuratedIsrael Gives Back” supports charities and designers with worthy causes. Founder Diane Kaston says, “Giving back for the blessings of life is the ultimate luxury.” … Continue reading →

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Israeli firms are so popular

Posted on October 27, 2013

Acquisitions and mergers involving Israeli companies totaled $4 billion in the first ten months of 2013 – the highest for ten years. The figure for Israeli exits was 20 percent of the US M&A market over the same period, even … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli start-ups is a 13-year high

Posted on October 27, 2013

162 Israeli start-ups raised $660 million from local and foreign investors in the third quarter of 2013, the highest quarterly amount since 2000. Investment in start-ups rose 12% to $1.63 billion in January-September compared to the corresponding period last year. … Continue reading →

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State of Economy index up again

Posted on October 27, 2013

The Bank of Israel’s Composite State of the Economy Index for September increased by 0.3 percent. Data for previous months was also revised upwards due to natural gas production. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/21-10-2013-CompIndex.aspx

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Stability at the Bank of Israel

Posted on October 27, 2013

At last, Dr Karnit Klug has been appointed as the successor to Professor Stanley Fischer as BoI Governor. Dr Klug is the first ever woman governor and was Prof Fischer’s preference for the position. She has been Acting Governor since … Continue reading →

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Tucson firefighters in Israel

Posted on October 27, 2013

(Thanks to Hazel) A team of seven Tucson Arizona area firefighters is working for two weeks with Israel Fire and Rescue Services. Tucson Fire Capt. Kris Blume said that they wanted to “see what’s not just common practice but the … Continue reading →

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What would the UN do without Israel?

Posted on October 27, 2013

The United Nations regularly turns to the Jewish state to solve issues of international concern. The UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has granted 13 Israeli NGOs ‘Special Consulative Status’ and is currently considering granting this status to a further … Continue reading →

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