Monthly Archives: April 2014

The cutting edge of desalination

Posted on April 27, 2014

British trade journal Global Water Intelligence has bestowed its top awards on Israel’s IDE Technologies. Initiatives such as the Soreq plant and the Carlsbad project “will ensure that IDE remains at the cutting edge of the desalination industry for at … Continue reading →

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Israeli radar to protect South Korea from the North

Posted on April 27, 2014

A team of South Korean military and acquisition officials has been dispatched to Israel to purchase low-altitude surveillance radars capable of detecting small, unmanned drones from North Korea. South Korea recently discovered three UAVs near the border. http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140409000962

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Belt protects against radiation

Posted on April 27, 2014

Israel’s Stemrad has developed a belt to protect first responders from gamma radiation – for situations such as the disaster at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The belt protects the pelvic area, where most of the body’s renewable bone marrow … Continue reading →

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The world’s top producer of in-cab mobile terminals

Posted on April 27, 2014

Israel’s Micronet supplies half a million terminals for fleet vehicles such as trucks and taxis – more than any other manufacturer. The company’s new A317 model just released now allows users to run apps developed for Android-based tablets. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tablet-firm-is-top-mobile-terminal-maker/

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$16 million donation to put Israel on the moon

Posted on April 20, 2014

The project to land an Israeli satellite on the surface of the moon has received a huge boost. SpaceIL, the nonprofit organization competing for the Google Lunar X Prize has received a $16.4 million donation from the Dr. Miriam & … Continue reading →

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Passover camp for Jewish & Arab kids

Posted on April 20, 2014

The Jewish Agency for Israel is hosting a special Passover camp experience for some 100 children (Jews and Arabs) from southern Israel whose lives have been affected by rocket fire from Gaza and by other terror attacks. http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/04/07/arab-jewish-kids-southern-israel-camp-together/

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Tel Aviv beach – the best place to party

Posted on April 20, 2014

Matador Network has released the ultimate travel guide to partying around the world and names Tel Aviv as its number one beach party location. It beat Goa and Ibiza. http://israel21c.org/news/matador-network-names-tel-aviv-best-beach-party-spot-on-planet/

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Aliya rate jumps 14% in 3 months

Posted on April 20, 2014

Numbers of new immigrants to Israel have risen by 14% to 3,623 in the first three months of 2014. They included 899 from Russia and 802 from France. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=16823

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App helps feed needy families

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israeli charity Latet has launched Emojew – a free application for android smartphones that allows users to send Jewish and Passover greetings whilst donating a meal to families in need. Over 7900 Passover meals have been donated using Emojew. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Latets-new-app-raises-aid-for-needy-families-348455

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1300 BCE Egyptian coffin found in Israel

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israeli archaeologists in the Jezreel Valley discovered a late Bronze Age tomb containing bronze and ceramic votive artifacts and a ceramic coffin – the final resting place of a man who died some 3,300 years ago. http://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-coffin-gold-seal-with-pharaohs-name-found-in-israel/

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