Monthly Archives: November 2013

“Dr Fischer – the man behind the logo”

Aged 78 Dr. Eli Fischer doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. He is a scientist, successful industrialist, philanthropist and an international brand. “Dr Fischer” has over 500 different products and employs over 750 direct employees. His autobiography has just … Continue reading

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Unemployment down again

Israel’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in the third quarter, from 6.8% in the second quarter. Participation in the workforce went up, as did the percentage of full-time employees. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000890417&fid=1725

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Investment soars into Israeli clean tech

Israeli clean tech companies have raised $151 million in the first nine months of 2013. The top deals were: $65 million raised by bio-agritech Kaiima; $25 million raised by energy saving chip developer Altair Semiconductor and $18 million raised by … Continue reading

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Israel hosts International women’s conference

Mashav (Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation) is holding the 28th International Women Leaders’ Conference in Haifa in cooperation with the United Nations. The conference aims to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. http://mctc.co.il/act_det%20Womens%20leaders%20conference%202013

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Israeli charity is bridging the global disability gap

Back in August I reported the speech of Jean Judes of Beit Issie Shapiro who advised the UN’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) about Community Based Rehabilitation. Here now is Jean’s report on the CRPD conference. … Continue reading

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Yad Sarah Presents: Gadgets for the Elderly

Yad Sarah’s mobile unit has been making a difference for senior citizens by showing them new devices and activities that can help them lead fuller, more comfortable lives. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172893#.UmjOqlMy1pE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dy2TkrUSZg

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“Peace University” to open in Nazareth

The Israeli Ministry of Education announced the founding of a university in Nazareth to be called “Peace University” that aims to foster coexistence between Arabs and Jews. It will be an Israeli campus of Texas A&M University, and most of … Continue reading

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The biggest underwater shoot-out

For the 9th year in a row, the Red Sea competition took place in Eilat. Integrating elements from photography, high-tech, tourism and diving industries, the event is one of the world’s leading underwater photography competitions. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4447149,00.html http://www.eilatredsea.com/

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Lou Reed’s Israel connection

Singer-songwriter Lou Reed who died on Oct 27, last came to Israel in 2008, as a “guest artist” at his wife Laurie Anderson’s concert. A new genus of velvet spider found underground in Israel’s Negev desert last year was named … Continue reading

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Paula Abdul on 10-day Israel tour

American singer and dancer and TV personality Paula Abdul met Israeli President Shimon Peres on her first ever visit to Israel. “I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude to be here,” Paula said. “I know already when I have to leave I … Continue reading

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