Monthly Archives: January 2014

BIRD foundation invests $9 million

Posted on January 12, 2014

The Bi-national Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation has approved $9 million worth of funding for 11 new joint projects between American and Israeli companies. They cover electronics, cyber security, life sciences, communications and homeland security. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=336593

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Arab press publicizes Israeli heart treatment

Posted on January 12, 2014

Following the news that Israeli doctors fixed the reversed ventricles of Hamoudi – a 4-year-old boy – his father said, “We always heard in the Arab media how children from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank were receiving medical … Continue reading →

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Jewish doctor’s home visits to PA village

Posted on January 12, 2014

Dr. Yitz Glick, an orthodox Jew from Efrat in Judea makes weekly personal house calls to Wadi Nis, providing medical treatment free of charge to Palestinian Arab patients. Dr Glick also founded the Efrat Emergency Medical Center in 2000, which … Continue reading →

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Israelis donate warm clothes to Syrians

Posted on January 12, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) Human Warmth (Cham Enoshi) is an Israeli student organization collecting and donating warm clothing and bedding to refugees from the Syrian civil war. These reports feature Amal-Shimshon – a multi-ethnic school near the Syrian border – that … Continue reading →

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Israeli Arab has triplets after heart surgery

Posted on January 12, 2014

Zinav Alpiomi had IVF treatment but suffered a heart attack when 30 weeks pregnant. Doctors at Kaplan hospital in Rehovot cleared her clogged arteries and then delivered 3 tiny but healthy baby girls. Her joyful husband Ahmed said, “We thank … Continue reading →

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Technion students raise 20 guide dogs

Posted on January 12, 2014

The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind needs people to raise their Labrador puppies. Technion students love dogs and have the lifestyle that can train guide dogs to behave well in all situations. So it’s a “win-win” situation. Until … Continue reading →

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Cracking the glass ceiling

Posted on January 12, 2014

Orit Shulman, director of development and partnerships for Kol Israel Haverim, visited San Francisco to promote the Israeli program that supports high school girls in science, technology, engineering and math from 8th grade through to 12th grade. http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/70490/israeli-program-gives-girls-a-boost-in-math-science/

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Jumping Jack Flash!

Posted on January 12, 2014

This time it’s true. The Rolling Stones may be coming to Tel Aviv in June. Last year’s Purim spoof by “The Jewish Press” really upset the Boycott Israel movement. Can you imagine them now! http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/rolling-stones-coming-to-israel-or-an-early-purim-prank/2014/01/08/

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It’s ugly, but is it art?

Posted on January 12, 2014

When opened in 1993, Tel Aviv’s Central Bus Station at 230,000 sq meters was the largest bus station in the world. A sold-out Tel Aviv Arts Council tour explores the urban maze, with its unique architecture including even an underground … Continue reading →

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But is it Art?

Posted on January 12, 2014

Visitors to the Israel Art Museum in Jerusalem during June will notice a huge construction made of bamboo. The Big Bambu art installation is a traveling art exhibit from New York, made from thousands of bamboo poles. It has taken … Continue reading →

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