Monthly Archives: January 2015

Sarona – Tel Aviv’s newest leisure and culture oasis

Posted on January 4, 2015

Just across from Tel Aviv’s Azrieli towers, the former German Templer colony of Sarona has been revitalized and landscaped to include playgrounds and parks.  33 residences dating from 1871 have been renovated and converted into eateries, upscale shops and art … Continue reading →

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Recycling is a “hit” with Israelis

Posted on January 4, 2015

This youtube film promoting awareness of recycling in Israel by the Tamir recycling corporation has had almost 900,000 views.  No wonder – it features some phenomenally accurate precision ways to dispose of recyclable containers and plastic bottles. http://www.jpost.com/Not-Just-News/YouTube-recycling-video-goes-viral-in-Israel-383043 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R552n3w8-B4

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Music and food bring peace to Jerusalem

Posted on January 4, 2015

Watch 2000 young Jews and Arabs gathering together at November’s “Simply Singing” event in Jerusalem.  In addition to the music, poetry and dancing, two chefs, one Arab-Israeli, the other Jewish-Israeli worked together to create fusion dishes that reflected both cultures. … Continue reading →

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But is it art?

Posted on January 4, 2015

Jerusalem’s annual winter festival, “Hamshushalayim,” which takes place over four consecutive weekends, includes an unusual exhibition displayed among supermarket shelves.  The exhibition, “Mivtza” (“sale” in Hebrew), seeks to examine the meeting between modern art and a familiar daily space. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4608538,00.html … Continue reading →

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Hollywood movie of Israeli’s jungle survival

Posted on January 4, 2015

US actor Kevin Bacon is to star in “Jungle” based on the true story of Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg, who was lost in the Amazon rainforest for three weeks in 1981.  “Back to Tuichi” was one of Israel’s most popular … Continue reading →

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Underwater village discovered near Haifa

Posted on January 4, 2015

(Thanks to David and Israel21c) A water well that may be the oldest wooden structure ever found, and the oldest evidence of an ancient olive-oil industry, are among the preserved remains of a prehistoric village discovered underwater by Israeli researchers … Continue reading →

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Aliya at highest level for a decade

Posted on January 4, 2015

Around 26,500 new immigrants arrived in Israel in 2014 marking a 32% increase over last year and a ten-year high.  Nearly 7,000 French arrived – more than double the 3,400 in 2013.  Immigration from the Ukraine increased by 190% to … Continue reading →

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Take the Israel Course

Posted on January 4, 2015

Explore Israel’s past and future with “The Israel Course” a 7-Part film series designed to reinforce your understanding of Israel’s history and future. Be pro-active in Israel’s miraculous narrative.  http://www.theisraelcourse.com/unitedwithisrael/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmja7T2gzw

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The great escape

Posted on January 4, 2015

Three rare white rhinos at Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari took advantage of a dozing guard and an open gate to explore the safari’s car park.  Fortunately, Rihanna and her friends couldn’t find a suitable vehicle in which to make a … Continue reading →

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World’s first-ever e-storybooks with sign language

Posted on January 4, 2015

The new eMotion Stories digital books by Israel’s Eyal Rosenthal, with English and American Sign Language, are the world’s first interactive bilingual e-library for parents of children with hearing impairment. They include Goldilocks, Cinderella, and Three Little Pigs. http://www.israel21c.org/headlines/first-ever-e-storybooks-with-sign-language/

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