Monthly Archives: November 2013

Truth told at UN General Assembly

Posted on November 17, 2013

A live microphone broadcast an interpreter’s private remarks to all GA delegates. “Isn’t it a little weird? There are nine or ten resolutions against Israel. And I know there’s a problem with the Palestinians. But there’s other bad **** going … Continue reading →

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Israeli rescuers in Philippines

Posted on November 17, 2013

A lead IDF team left Israel for the Philippines on Sunday night, which was hit by a devastating typhoon. A further team of 148 flew out on Wednesday. IsraAID is also sending a relief team. A baby born in the … Continue reading →

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World record donation of hair

Posted on November 17, 2013

Zichron Menachem – the Israeli association for the support of children with cancer and their families – set a Guinness World Record for donating the most hair to cancer victims in one day. Some 250 women, including cancer survivors, cut … Continue reading →

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Dean of exact science is haredi woman

Posted on November 17, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Professor Malka Schaps, a Harvard graduate living in the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) city of Bnei Brak, is the new dean of Bar-Ilan University’s Faculty of Exact Sciences. She had previously founded the university’s program in financial mathematics. http://israel21c.org/headlines/bar-ilans-new-haredi-dean-of-exact-sciences/

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The largest Arab-Israeli hi-tech company

Posted on November 17, 2013

Imad Younis founded Alpha Omega in Nazareth in 1993 and received funding from Israel’s Chief Scientist program. Today Alpha Omega employs Moslems, Christians and Jews and ships its brain surgical guidance systems to 500 hospitals and laboratories across the world. … Continue reading →

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2500 run through Jerusalem at night

Posted on November 17, 2013

Jerusalem held its second annual night run in the capital. 2,500 runners, including Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, ran 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) on an enchanting and breathtaking route past modern and historic sites. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=13291

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Israel beats Russia at chess

Posted on November 17, 2013

The Israeli women’s chess team beat the favorites, Russia, in the European Team Chess Championship taking place in Warsaw, Poland. After three draws, Israel’s Masha Klinova defeated Russian chess grandmaster Natalia Pogonina. Israel is currently leading the tournament. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4452016,00.html

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Israeli wins $3

Posted on November 17, 2013

million in Poker World Series. Israel-born Amir Lehavot finished in third place in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, taking home about $3.7 million. Lehavot moved to the United States from Israel at age 16 but plays under … Continue reading →

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America will “Dig” Jerusalem

Posted on November 17, 2013

Israel’s Keshet Broadcasting is producing an action-adventure drama series called “Dig” for the NBC cable network that is set entirely in Jerusalem. Gideon Raff (of Hatufim / Homeland fame) is one of the co-writers. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=13315

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Cyndi Lauper to perform in Tel Aviv

Posted on November 17, 2013

Cyndi Lauper, one of the most successful American singers of the 1980s, is staging a concert on January 4 at Tel Aviv’s Nokia Arena. It is part of the “She’s So Unusual” tour, marking the 30th anniversary of her album … Continue reading →

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