Monthly Archives: June 2014

Tel Aviv – the world’s 6th most searched destination

Posted on June 4, 2014

(Thanks to algemeiner.com) TravelSupermarket.com rates Tel Aviv the sixth most popular destination according to travelers using its site and those using Twitter. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2590768/Trending-The-ten-countries-travel-tastemakers-Twitter-want-visit-next.html

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From Sydney to Jerusalem

Posted on June 1, 2014

Isi Leibler shares a Jerusalem Day message. Rabbi Israel Porush, father-in-law of Isi Leibler made a remarkable sermon one year after the Six-Day War. It is still relevant today. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_opinion.php?id=8557

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Fitch Ratings give Israel another “A” credit rating

Posted on June 1, 2014

Fitch gave as positive, Israel’s fiscal consolidation and narrowing of budget deficits. It also noted, “The start of gas production has caused a structural improvement in the balance of payments that will support continued current account surpluses.” http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/293951#.U39AqXaKj2Q

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Justin Timberlake brings ‘Summer Love’ to Tel Aviv

Posted on June 1, 2014

American pop star Justin Timberlake rocked tens of thousands of fans in Park Hayarkon during his first-ever Israel concert. Before the event he prayed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem – the photo posted on his facebook site received over … Continue reading →

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NYC’s Israel Day mega concert in support of Israel

Posted on June 1, 2014

The 21st free annual Israel Day Concert in New York’s Central Park on Jun 1st celebrates the eternal bond between supporters of Israel in the USA and the undivided capital of Israel, Jerusalem. It features Gad Elbaz, Lipa, Edon, Bennie … Continue reading →

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Not only Jerusalem Day, but also Hebron Liberation Day

Posted on June 1, 2014

In the same Six Day War in which Israel won back the Old City of Jerusalem, the second most holy city to the Jewish People – Hebron – was also recaptured. Plus a video of the Jerusalem Day atmosphere! http://unitedwithisrael.org/hebron-liberation-day-celebrates-six-day-war-miracle/ … Continue reading →

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On Jerusalem Day, there’s no place like Jerusalem

Posted on June 1, 2014

Rony Yedidia-Clein writes that although she lives temporarily in London, Jerusalem is the place she refers to as her real home, where she will always return. http://www.thejc.com/comment-and-debate/comment/118843/jerusalem-day-theres-no-place-israels-golden-city

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Hong Kong business heads are impressed with Israel

Posted on June 1, 2014

(Thanks to Herb) Hong Kong’s government recently arranged for 34 Hong Kong businessmen, investors, and entrepreneurs to visit Israel. Israel is Hong Kong’s second largest trading partner in the Middle East, and Hong Kong is Israel’s fifth largest trading partner … Continue reading →

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Five Israeli companies list on London AIM

Posted on June 1, 2014

Israel’s Marimedia, a provider of solutions for optimizing for the sale of online advertising space, has just listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). Other 2014 Israeli (or Israeli subsidiary) AIM listings include SafeCharge, Summit Germany, XLMedia and Bagir. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-marimedia-raises-179m-in-london-ipo-1000940566

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The mini mobile robot printer reaches its main funding goal

Posted on June 1, 2014

Israel’s ZUtA Labs has raised sufficient funds to complete the development of the tiny printer that you put it in your pocket (or bag, laptop case etc). You can still order one on kickstarter for shipping in January. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1686304142/the-mini-mobile-robotic-printer http://israel21c.org/technology/worlds-first-mini-mobile-printer/

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