Monthly Archives: May 2014

Israel sends aid to Serbian flood victims

Posted on May 25, 2014

Israel has sent 1.5 million tons of medical and humanitarian aid to Serbia. The first shipment of emergency aid included medicine, food, blankets and rain gear. Israel is due to send more aid, including water pumps. The second link includes … Continue reading →

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Christians protest Pakistan’s travel ban to Israel

Posted on May 25, 2014

Pakistani Christians demonstrated in Karachi, demanding their right to pilgrimage to Christian holy sites in Israel. They held up placards, which included, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” “Israel you are light to the nations,” and “Recognize the Jewish State … Continue reading →

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Arabs want Israeli justice system

Posted on May 25, 2014

Three Arab writers admired Israel for jailing ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert. No similar result would have occurred in Arab countries. One said, “Law is above all and this is real democracy. Israel is the only real democracy in the Middle … Continue reading →

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Sheriff surprised by Israel

Posted on May 25, 2014

Virginia State Sheriff Danny Diggs was one of 17 National Sheriff’s Association members visiting Israel for the first time. He said, “You saw people in traditional Muslim attire, traditional Jewish attire and in modern clothing walking along the street, working … Continue reading →

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PA and Gaza farmers learn Israeli techniques

Posted on May 25, 2014

Palestinian Arab farmers participated in a five-day course in post-harvest techniques held at the Volcani Institute, within the Israeli Agriculture Ministry complex in Beit Dagan. The farmers explored a variety of issues related to the packing and storage of fruits … Continue reading →

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Maccabi are European Champions

Posted on May 25, 2014

What was deemed as impossible just a few months ago became a reality on Sunday night, with Maccabi Tel Aviv recording a stunning 98-86 overtime victory over Real Madrid in Milan to claim a sixth European basketball championship title in … Continue reading →

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Guide to the superstars

Posted on May 25, 2014

Top musicians in Israel this summer include Justin Timberlake, The Prodigy, The Rolling Stones, Passenger, Pixies & The Hives, Neil Young, Backstreet Boys, America and Lana Del Rey. http://www.jpost.com/Arts-and-Culture/Music/What-can-a-poor-boy-do-except-to-go-see-a-rock-and-roll-band-352837

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Don’t miss the Israel Festival

Posted on May 25, 2014

(Thanks to www.Janglo.net) The Israel Festival (May 29 – Jun 20) is hosting free jazz and street theatre performances at the First (railway) Station in Jerusalem. Events also take place at Sultan’s Pool, the Israel Museum, the Jerusalem Theater and … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Light Festival

Posted on May 25, 2014

The annual Light in Jerusalem Festival Jun 11-19 is free to the public. Highlights for 2014 include four light trails to follow; Light body designers and amazing street performers; 17-meter high light towers. The two videos below are of last … Continue reading →

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Israelis live longer

Posted on May 25, 2014

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that men in Israel live until the average age of 80.2 and are ranked fourth in the world. Only men in Iceland (81.2), Switzerland and Australia live longer. Israeli women (84) are tenth in … Continue reading →

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