Monthly Archives: May 2014

66 great Israeli companies

Posted on May 11, 2014

On Israel’s 66th birthday, fellow blogger Naomi Goldberg lists 66 companies that make her proud to be Israeli. They include some that I hadn’t even heard of. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/66-companies-that-make-me-proud-to-be-israeli/

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Learn sign language with Israeli stamps

Posted on May 11, 2014

(Thanks to Jacob Richman) The latest set of Israeli stamps includes individual images of the following words in the Israeli sign language: “Thanks”, “Goodbye”, “Kiss”, “Friendship” and “Love”. http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2014.html

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How Israel remembers

Posted on May 11, 2014

On Holocaust Remembrance Day and on Yom Hazikaron, watch what happens to the traffic on Israel’s busiest roads when the siren sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeozUSWdoQA

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The generosity of our friends

Posted on May 11, 2014

Yael Eckstein of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews writes, “As we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day, it is critical to remember these people who speak loudly and bravely in unity with the Jewish people. Simply put, they are Israel’s … Continue reading →

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The heavens are shining

Posted on May 11, 2014

On Israel’s Independence Day, David Weinberg is optimistic about Israel’s future. http://davidmweinberg.com/2014/05/01/the-sky-is-not-falling/

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Israel cuts bureaucracy to help entrepreneurs

Posted on May 11, 2014

Economy minister Naftali Bennet has unveiled his new “Regulation Light” plan to promote more entrepreneurship in Israel. New businesses will get a five-year grace period on some regulatory activities in order to make it easier for them to develop and … Continue reading →

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Currency reserves at new record

Posted on May 11, 2014

At the end of April, Israel had the equivalent of over $86 billion in foreign exchange deposits – nearly 1 billion more than at the end of March. Israel’s National Reserve Fund due to the natural gas program now totals … Continue reading →

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GDP per capita hits new high

Posted on May 11, 2014

Israel’s gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2013 crossed the NIS 1 trillion mark ($302 billion) for the first time ever. The figure was over a third more than the previous high of $226 billion in Q4 2010. … Continue reading →

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Syrian dissident: “Israel is our last hope”

Posted on May 11, 2014

Syrian dissident Kamal Al-Labwani gave an interview to the Israeli media in which he said, “People today have begun thinking outside the box, exploring two fundamental things: changing ourselves and seeking help.” He wants Israel to enforce a no-fly zone … Continue reading →

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President’s award for saving Syrians

Posted on May 11, 2014

IDF paramedic Noga Erez received The President’s Award for Excellence for her outstanding service for saving lives on the border with Syria. What other nation would give one of their highest honors to someone who saves the lives of people … Continue reading →

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