Monthly Archives: January 2014

A whole new ball game

Posted on January 12, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s PlaySight has revolutionized tennis training with SmartCourt – a game-changing analysis and feedback system to help tennis players improve their performance. PlaySight has installed eight systems in the US and plans to bring it to every … Continue reading →

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Do It Yourself

Posted on January 12, 2014

The CamMe app from Israel’s PointGrab allows you to control your smartphone camera from a distance of up to 22 feet. Just raise your hand and make a fist. The app will then start counting down and take your “selfie” … Continue reading →

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Instant electricity from Aluminum and water

Posted on January 12, 2014

The Israel Technion demonstrates its eco-friendly fuel cell that works immediately you pour water into a container of activated Aluminum powder. See it powering model boats and cars. It is 10-15 times more powerful than the equivalent Lithium-ion battery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBbPL_c0mks&feature=youtu.be

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Aliyah goes “up” in 2013

Posted on January 5, 2014

(Thanks to Algemeiner) Aliyah (the Hebrew word for “ascending” and referring to immigration to Israel) increased in 2013. 19,200 “Olim” arrived in Israel in 2013, compared to 18,940 who arrived in 2012. Much of the increase was due to a … Continue reading →

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Wine from the Talmud

Posted on January 5, 2014

Archaeologists conducting digs at a site in the city of Elad in central Israel, have discovered several ancient wine and olive presses that date back to the Talmudic period, some 1500 years ago. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/175778

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Do you want to make an impact?

Posted on January 5, 2014

Why not study in English for an MA in Diplomacy at the IDC in Herzliya? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvLwTZSzjZw

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Israel displays Jewish heritage from Afghanistan

Posted on January 5, 2014

Israel’s National Library is to debut ancient texts found in an Afghanistan genizah, or storage area for old Jewish texts. Some texts date back to 100CE and include writings from post-Talmudic Jewish leader Rabbi Saadiah Gaon. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/175472#.Urq86_vzm0I

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Now we can all be entrepreneurs

Posted on January 5, 2014

The new Adelson School of Entrepreneurship at the IDC Herzliya is set to change the status quo by providing pupils with the knowledge and tools to realize their entrepreneurial ideas and ambitions. At the opening, Sheldon Adelson shared his views … Continue reading →

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Now it’s “easy” from Paris to Tel Aviv

Posted on January 5, 2014

There is no stopping UK low cost airline easyJet. It has announced its 4th new route to Israel in as many weeks. This summer you will be able to fly between Tel Aviv and Paris Charles de Gaulle on six … Continue reading →

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Cutting oil use by 60%

Posted on January 5, 2014

Israel plans to cut oil use in transportation by 60 percent by 2025 and will tap into its newfound natural gas deposits to make it happen. It is also investing heavily to help start-ups developing battery and biofuel technologies, and … Continue reading →

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