Monthly Archives: January 2014

More about “Digital Israel”

Posted on January 19, 2014

Israel’s super fast 1 gigabit Internet being developed could change society. The combination of IEC’s fiber optic cables, Cisco’s data transport and the digitization of Government records will create new opportunities for huge numbers of new enterprises and businesses to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating her 104th birthday at the Dead Sea

Posted on January 12, 2014

German Christian tourist, Eleonore Kastner, stayed at a Dead Sea hotel for her 104th birthday treat, together with 40 friends and family. Israel’s Tourism Ministry awarded Eleonore a silver-bound Bible for being an ambassador of goodwill for tourism to Israel. … Continue reading →

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A hero of Zion

Posted on January 12, 2014

Charlie Newmark tells of his great uncle Max, now 100 years old who infiltrated the Hitler Youth, and immigrated to pre-State Palestine at age 19. Max joined the British mandate police force to combat the 1936-39 Arab revolt and then … Continue reading →

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Brighton is a rock of support

Posted on January 12, 2014

In and around England’s seaside city of Brighton, the Sussex Friends of Israel are proving that it is possible to use brains to counteract anti-Israel (and anti-Semitic) BDS idiots. http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/114403/how-sussex-friends-israel-are-fighting-back-against-boycotters

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Samaria wines win French stars

Posted on January 12, 2014

The annual French wine competition held by 1001degustations.com awarded gold stars to all 8 of the entries from Psagot Boutique Winery in the Binyamin hills. The Pesagot winery was established in 2003 on the site of vineyards owned by Jews … Continue reading →

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Israel is the second most philanthropic country in the world

Posted on January 12, 2014

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2012 Israeli households and businesses donated 7.6 billion Shekels to nonprofits. This was an increase of 8.8% on 2011 and amounting to 0.76% of GDP. The USA came top with 2.1% of … Continue reading →

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The largest on-line translator

Posted on January 12, 2014

Israel’s One Hour Translations (OHT) has over 15,000 translators in 100 countries. Its clients include Toyota, Coca-Cola, the US Army and IBM. OHT has just received a $10 million investment from Israel’s Fortissimo Capital to boost its ambitious expansion plans. … Continue reading →

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First Israeli-Chinese car is delivered

Posted on January 12, 2014

A 28-year old interior decorator from Shanghai took delivery of a brand new Qoros 3 sedan from Qoros Vice President Volker Steinwascher. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000906313

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Spresh keeps food fresh

Posted on January 12, 2014

Don’t you hate it when you cut an apple and it turns brown before you get a chance to eat it? Israel’s Aviad Mozes has developed an all-natural spray called “Spresh” that keeps cut fruit and vegetables fresh for hours. … Continue reading →

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More reserves

Posted on January 12, 2014

Over one billion dollars was added to Israel’s foreign currency reserves in December. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/05-01-2014-ForexRes.aspx

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