Monthly Archives: October 2013

“They all will come to Jerusalem”

Posted on October 20, 2013

The Knesset – Israel’s parliament – has optimistically invited lawmakers from all countries (even Iran) to Jerusalem. Israel is a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Knesset speaker invited IPU President Abdelwahed Radi to hold an IPU meeting in … Continue reading →

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First visit for two Prime Ministers

Posted on October 20, 2013

As if to illustrate Michael Freund’s message, both Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minister of Malta and Peter O’Neill, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea are the first sitting prime ministers of their respective countries to visit Israel. Both came … Continue reading →

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Czech president checks out the Dead Sea

Posted on October 20, 2013

Nice to see a head of state willing to take his shoes off and enjoy one of Israel’s most popular tourist attractions. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/photos/happy-czech/2013/10/14/

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reThink Israel

Posted on October 20, 2013

A new campaign has been launched to change opinions about Israel among 18-24 year-olds Americans. reThink Israel wants to spread a positive buzz about Israel’s culture, diversity, humanitarian efforts and innovations. Please ask reThink Israel’s CEO Gerald Ostrov to get … Continue reading →

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Science brings Iran and Israel closer

Posted on October 20, 2013

When ex-Bar-Ilan President Professor Eugene Kogan spotted that an Iranian study had omitted mentioning his work, he contacted the Iranians. Their response was “We thank you for bringing the study to our attention. In the next issue we will gladly … Continue reading →

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Signing the National Anthem

Posted on October 20, 2013

All the volunteer IDF soldiers with disabilities who performed in the closing ceremony for their special basic training used the deaf sign language to accompany the Israeli National Anthem – “Hatikvah”. The sign-language tutor and conductor is Yahala Lachmish, daughter … Continue reading →

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Israel draw with Portugal

Posted on October 20, 2013

The Jewish State may have missed out on qualification for soccer’s World Cup, but they performed admirably in their penultimate match, away from home against the Portuguese favorites. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-good-spirits-after-surprise-1-1-tie-with-portugal/

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Kol Cambridge from Tel Aviv

Posted on October 20, 2013

My friend Antithesis is exciting the airways, broadcasting Israeli and Jewish music twice weekly from Radio Station TLV1. Here is Thursday’s broadcast. http://tlv1.fm/episodes/2013/10/17/ep-015-kol-cambridge/

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Discovered here!

Posted on October 20, 2013

Remember the busking Rabbis in the Jerusalem mall that I featured in June? Well they have just become national celebrities by winning on the latest edition of Israeli TV’s “Rising Star” (see above). Amazing video. Who better to sing, “The … Continue reading →

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“Rising Star” is a hit in Europe

Posted on October 20, 2013

Israel’s new hi-tech TV show has been sold to French, German, Russian and now Scandinavian entertainment companies. Keshet’s singing competition allows home audiences to vote live for their favorite singers via a dedicated app, drawing them uniquely into the action … Continue reading →

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