Monthly Archives: December 2013

Majorca’s master chef returns to the Jewish people

Posted on December 1, 2013

For centuries the family of Tony Pina practiced Judaism secretly in Majorca. Now, 500 years after forced conversion to Christianity, Tony has returned to his roots in Jerusalem, defying history, logic and the impossible. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/Majorcas-master-chef-returns-to-the-Jewish-people-332167

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Never seen before

Posted on December 1, 2013

This video was taken 10 days before Uzi Narkis passed away. Uzi commanded the Israeli forces that re-captured the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967. The video was released on Jun 1st 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4JAUYqsS6I&feature=player_embedded

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Scramble for Israeli technology firms

Posted on December 1, 2013

CNN records the growing success of Israeli hi-tech start-ups that has attracted the interest of major global giants. http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/22/technology/israel-tech-boom/index.html

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Israel’s Spice Girls

Posted on December 1, 2013

(Thanks to Charlie) “Tavlinim” (Hebrew for “spices”) is a group of women in Netivot who formed a cooperative in order to cater at events on a commercial basis. The group is supported by Philadelphia’s Partnership2Gether. Most of the women originated … Continue reading →

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Paraguay offers a springboard to Israeli trade

Posted on December 1, 2013

Paraguay’s visiting Trade and Investment Minister Gustavo Leite said that an Israeli-Paraguayan partnership would bring Israel’s hi-tech and technology to Paraguay whilst Israel would acquire an instant ability to expand its markets throughout South America. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=329856

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Engineering Israeli-UK projects

Posted on December 1, 2013

British engineering firm Arup is working with Israel’s national water carrier Mekorot and several Israeli start-ups, both globally and also to bring their technologies to Britain. Arup is supported by the UK Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy in … Continue reading →

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Global and dynamic

Posted on December 1, 2013

Israel has been ranked second in the Global Dynamism Index science and technology sector of worldwide accountancy firm Grant Thornton International. Only South Korea was higher. Israel was eighth in the overall Global Dynamism Index rankings. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000894609

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Don’t suffer unemployment – come to Israel

Posted on December 1, 2013

(Thanks to Nevet – www.BroaderView.org) Interesting article that suggests Americans should consider working in Israel after college. Between 4.8 and 14.7 per cent of US graduates cannot find jobs locally. Many American companies have specific jobs pages for their Israel … Continue reading →

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The best in business

Posted on December 1, 2013

Top speakers at Globes Israel Business Conference include OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría, Professor Stanley Fischer and Dr. Fatih Biron, one of the most influential experts in the energy industry. The event takes place at the Dan Intercontinental Hotel in … Continue reading →

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Working in Israel

Posted on December 1, 2013

A new book called “A Financial Guide To Aliyah and Life in Israel” teaches about your rights and benefits as an Israeli employee. Listen to the program “Aliya Fever” on Israel National News radio. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/4221

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