Monthly Archives: October 2014

An inflatable tabernacle!

Posted on October 12, 2014

It’s kosher, and easy to put up – an idea for next year, perhaps? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrD0BfOaXj4

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A luxury Sukkot at the Inbal Hotel

Posted on October 12, 2014

This is the ultimate for those wanting 8 days in a 5-star penthouse overlooking Jerusalem.  Full board for a family of four with your own huge sukkah costs a cool $50,000. http://www.jta.org/2014/10/03/news-opinion/israel-middle-east/sukkot-luxury-in-jerusalem-hotel-penthouse-suites-with-private-sukkahs

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Excavation reveals ancient & modern

Posted on October 12, 2014

Archaeologists working in the hills outside of Jerusalem uncovered an ancient Jewish ritual bath that reveals not only remnants of Second Temple-era life in the area, but also the inscriptions of two Australian soldiers who visited the site while passing … Continue reading →

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Formula 1 cars return to Jerusalem

Posted on October 12, 2014

Ferraris, Audis and Porsche racecars roared up to 240km per hour around the walls of the Old City as part of the second annual Jerusalem Formula road show.  The event drew hundreds of thousands of onlookers along the route from … Continue reading →

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World record swim

Posted on October 12, 2014

Six Israelis have entered the Guinness Book of Records with the open water relay record by swimming the 236 miles (380km) from Cyprus to Tel Aviv.  Last year’s attempt had failed – but Israelis never give up! They also raised … Continue reading →

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Netanya’s International Guitar festival

Posted on October 12, 2014

Netanya hosted the 9th International Guitar festival, featuring concerts, master classes, competitions, flamenco dancers and even a guitar tour of Netanya. http://guitar-gems.ru/   http://guitar-gems.ru/festival-program

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Record business with the UK

Posted on October 12, 2014

Bilateral trade between Israel and the UK rose by 28% between January and August, reaching record levels.  Israeli exports to the UK were worth £1.6 billion, up 38%. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/israel-enjoys-record-exports-uk-despite-palestinian-boycott-movement-1469013

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New laws for Angels

Posted on October 12, 2014

Israel is amending the Angel Investors Law, granting tax incentives to those investing in start-ups at the seed stage of research and development.  Economy Minister Naftali Bennett said it “will ensure that the New Year will be one of entrepreneurship … Continue reading →

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US Navy buys Israeli radar systems

Posted on October 12, 2014

The United States Navy is acquiring Gulfstream jets which have been modified to carry the radar detection system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)/Elta Systems for airborne Aerial Early Warning missions. http://defense-update.com/20141006_us-navy-orders-gulfstream-jet-for-test-range-surveillance.html#.VDPpNVeGfB-

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China is Israel’s top investor

Posted on October 12, 2014

Nearly 1,000 Chinese business people visited Israel last year, including those at the first-ever Israel-China Economic Summit. For China, Israel is a great source of technology to help them develop their economy. For Israel, it’s a unique opportunity to gain … Continue reading →

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