Monthly Archives: November 2014

App educates kids about Dead Sea Scrolls

Posted on November 30, 2014

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has launched an app that makes the Dead Sea Scrolls available on iPhone and iPad. The App transforms a kid’s iPhone or iPad into an archaeological tool and lets them play games to hone their … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Sigd in Jerusalem

Posted on November 30, 2014

(Thanks to Sharon – The Real Jerusalem Streets) For centuries, Ethiopian Jews celebrated the festival of Sigd – 50 days after Yom Kippur.  On a mountaintop, they prayed to return to Jerusalem. Their prayers have been answered – they have … Continue reading →

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The 30th anniversary of Operation Moses

Posted on November 30, 2014

From Nov 18 1984 until Jan 5 1985, Israel rescued 7,000 Ethiopian Jews in Operation Moses.  It was the first time in mankind’s history, whereby non-blacks came to Africa to save blacks from oppression by bringing them out of Africa … Continue reading →

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Kinneret rises 3.5cm

Posted on November 30, 2014

The level of Israel’s largest reservoir, Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) rose by 3.5cm – the largest rise in a single day since the end of the summer.  Recent heavy rains are set to continue – just as well, as … Continue reading →

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The first female deputy squadron commander

Posted on November 23, 2014

For the first time in the history of the IDF, a woman pilot was selected to fulfill the role of deputy squadron commander.  Major Gal, a transport pilot, will fill the role of Nachson Pilot Commander at the Nevatim Base … Continue reading →

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Israeli police resuscitate Palestinian Arab boy

Posted on November 23, 2014

(Thanks to Hazel) Quick-acting Israeli border police on routine patrol in Hebron found a Palestinian Arab youth who had been electrocuted, was unconscious and had no pulse.  They saved his life, performing CPR until the emergency services arrived. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Watch-Border-guard-officers-resuscitate-electrocuted-Palestinian-boy-in-Hebron-381042

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Israel helps PA to keep out Ebola virus

Posted on November 23, 2014

(Thanks to Hazel) Israel has transferred Ebola screening tools to the Palestinian Authority in the hopes it will help PA officials to diagnose the virus among those entering from Jordan and also into the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Crossing. … Continue reading →

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Portable field hospitals to Ebola-hit countries

Posted on November 23, 2014

Israel has sent six cargo containers of specialist equipment to set up portable field hospitals to treat Ebola victims in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.  Each clinic has 20 beds, medicines etc.  Israeli NGO’s are to send Israeli volunteers, medical … Continue reading →

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Water for Africa

Posted on November 23, 2014

Israeli companies Waterways, Tahal and Anyways Solutions are providing water solutions in Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana. Waterways has signed an agreement with the Water and Sanitation Organization of Africa, which links 36 African countries under its umbrella. http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/InnovativeIsrael/GreenIsrael/Pages/A-river-of-water-technologies-connect-Israel-to-Africa-5-November-2014.aspx#

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Tel Aviv is the World’s smartest city

Posted on November 23, 2014

(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter) Tel Aviv beat 250 cities from across the globe to receive the World Smart Cities Award, a competition launched as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.  Winning factors included free citywide … Continue reading →

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