Monthly Archives: February 2014

Teaching Arab children to love reading

Posted on February 23, 2014

Israel’s Education Ministry has launched a national program to encourage pre-school children in Arab communities to read. Maktabat al-Fanoos (“Lantern Library”) will deliver 4 free books to over 45,000 children in 1,750 kindergartens to bring home and read with their … Continue reading →

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Encouraging girls to like STEM

Posted on February 23, 2014

Tel Aviv start-up Gangly Sister is producing a cartoon web series to promote Science, Tech, Engineering and Math to girls. The English-language series, titled, “Purple and Nine,” has had 64,000 views since its debut on Jan 30. The plan is … Continue reading →

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Posted on February 23, 2014

In contrast to what you may have read elsewhere, most ordinary Jerusalemites get along quite well together. http://www.aijac.org.au/news/article/the-last-word-the-palestinian-haters

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Follow the Winter Olympics with Israeli app

Posted on February 23, 2014

The UK Telegraph’s top five apps for following the 2014 Sochi Winter Games includes the Israeli app One Hour Translation. Tweet @OHT with an image or phrase to be translated and the company will reply instantly with a translation from … Continue reading →

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What a goal!

Posted on February 23, 2014

The sports world is heralding the incredible goal that Israeli soccer player Barak Yitzhaki scored for Maccabi Tel Aviv against Maccabi Haifa recently. He performed the famous bicycle kick to perfection. http://www.jerusalemonline.com/culture-and-lifestyle/israeli-soccer-player-wows-world-with-bicycle-kick-3578 http://www.businessinsider.com/video-barak-itzhakis-bicycle-kick-2014-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlh9S-ZUHVA

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Sunshine across Israel

Posted on February 23, 2014

Rap artist Matisyahu’s latest video “Sunshine” has gone viral. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bivYs8oacnA

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The Israeli academy of Irish dance

Posted on February 23, 2014

Yair Werdyger describes how he founded Irish Dance – Israel in 2002, after completing his Israeli army service. The academy now has 250 students. http://www.irishcentral.com/news/entertainment/irish-dance-goes-global-the-israeli-academy-of-irish-dance-photos-230637611-238260531.html

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Pete Doherty comes to Israel

Posted on February 23, 2014

Pete Doherty, controversial British icon of the 2000s, will perform at Tel Aviv’s Barby Club on April 30. Doherty, the founder, lead singer and chief writer of the Libertines and Babyshambles bands, will perform songs from his solo career alongside … Continue reading →

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So French So Tasty

Posted on February 23, 2014

Nineteen celebrated French chefs have arrived in Israel to launch the second annual “So French So Tasty week”. The chefs will cook in the kitchens of Israel’s most popular restaurants. In addition, the chefs will hold cooking workshops for the … Continue reading →

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Israel to host World basketball tournament

Posted on February 23, 2014

Israel will host the FIBA 3-on-3 under-18 World Championship basketball tournament in 2015. The Basketball Association of Israel (IBBA) is one of the most active national federations in the development of 3-on-3 basketball. http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/02/10/israel-to-host-fibas-3-on-3-basketball-under-18-world-championships-in-2015/

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