Monthly Archives: July 2014

Unlimited coffee

Posted on July 27, 2014

Israeli start-up CupsTelAviv has a unique deal – all the coffee you can drink, from any of over 40 coffee shops in Tel Aviv. All for NIS 169 per month (about $45). I’ll drink to that. http://www.timesofisrael.com/unlimited-coffee-anytime-courtesy-of-tel-aviv-start-up/

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem 22nd best in the world

Posted on July 27, 2014

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has ranked 22nd among the world’s top universities according to the Saudi Arabia-based Center for World University Rankings. CWUR evaluates the top 1,000 universities using objective academic and research indicators. http://www.afhu.org/hebrew-university-ranks-22nd-in-world-universities-list/news/#.U8jzP0D58kQ

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Israel allows aid into Gaza

Posted on July 27, 2014

Despite ongoing rocket fire at Israel from Gaza Strip, some trucks of goods including medicines, food and basic products entered Gaza from Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541153,00.html

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IDF field hospital for injured Gazans

Posted on July 27, 2014

The IDF has set up a field hospital at the Erez border crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, mainly for women and children from Gaza. It will include a delivery room. http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/IDF-sets-up-field-hospital-at-Erez-border-crossing-for-injured-Palestinians-363541 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ls3WpCmwk

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Muslim Zionist and an IDF officer

Posted on July 27, 2014

Ala Wahib is the operations officer at a key IDF ground forces training base and the highest-ranked Muslim officer in the Israeli army. He said, “I believe in the Muslim faith, and I will never abandon it, but I think … Continue reading →

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Israel named Tier 1 nation in combating human trafficking

Posted on July 27, 2014

Israel has been awarded the highest ranking for its efforts to combat human trafficking in the U.S. State Department’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report. It praises Israel’s efforts to identify and rescue trafficking victims and take punitive steps against traffickers. … Continue reading →

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Israeli re-elected to UN committee on women

Posted on July 27, 2014

(Thanks to Hazel) For the third year in a row, Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari of Bar Ilan University has been elected as a member of the United Nation’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/35714-140628-israeli-elected-to-un-womens-rights-committee

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David Blatt is the first Israeli to coach in the NBA

Posted on July 27, 2014

David Blatt has accepted an offer to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blatt, who steered Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Euroleague basketball championship this season, is the first Israeli head coach to make it to America’s NBA. http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Blatt-closing-on-Cavs-head-coaching-job-360031

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Tony Bennett due in Israel in September

Posted on July 27, 2014

After a 60-year musical career, Tony Bennett is finally coming to Israel. The 88-year-old American singer, known for his deep baritone voice, will perform at Tel Aviv’s Charles Bronfman Auditorium on September 14. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536763,00.html

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Israeli caves named UNESCO World Heritage site

Posted on July 27, 2014

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added Israel’s 2,000-year-old Beit Guvrin-Maresha caves to its prestigious list, during its annual meeting in Qatar. The bell caves consist of thousands of chambers and networks. Israel now has a total of eight World Heritage sites. … Continue reading →

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