Monthly Archives: February 2015

Canada strengthens cooperation with Israel

Posted on February 1, 2015

(thanks to www.sizedoesntmatter.com) The Foreign Ministers of Israel and Canada have signed a Joint Declaration of Solidarity and Friendship that they said would increase collaboration on diplomacy and trade development. http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2015/01/18b.aspx?lang=eng  

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Chinese set up second $100 million investment fund

Posted on February 1, 2015

The founders of Chinese holdings giant Tencent and social network Renren are putting up cash for a new $102 million fund – the second to invest in Israeli startups.  The new fund will cover financial technology, the Internet of Things, … Continue reading →

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Direct flights to China

Posted on February 1, 2015

China’s largest private airline, Hainan, is to commence flights between Tel Aviv and Beijing.  Hainan will operate three return flights a week, on the days that El Al does not fly to Beijing.  The new service reflects increased business ties … Continue reading →

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17-year-old head of Israeli startup

Posted on February 1, 2015

(Thanks to Israel21c) 17-year-old Iddo Gino heads RapidPay, a year-old company providing a mobile payment platform for customers without a credit card.  Iddo studies at the Hebrew Reali School in Haifa and hopes to obtain a degree in computer science … Continue reading →

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Government deficit far lower than expected

Posted on February 1, 2015

The Israeli Government’s 2014 deficit was NIS 29.9 billion (2.8% of GDP) compared to its budget of NIS 31.1 billion.  This is despite an unplanned NIS 7 billion cost of fighting Operation Protective Edge. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-govt-deficit-far-lower-than-expected-1001000712

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Israeli food is “yummy”

Posted on February 1, 2015

A new Taglit tour of Israel concentrates on the culinary delights of Israel.  Participants (mostly chefs) learn about Israeli cuisine, meet Israeli chefs and visit organic farms in the desert, boutique wineries and markets.  A participant described it as a … Continue reading →

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Israel Space Week

Posted on February 1, 2015

During its annual Space Week Israel launched an “out of this world” website on Israeli activities related to space. There were also 25 free activities including observations of Jupiter, workshops for building satellite and space vehicle models, planetarium shows, an … Continue reading →

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Jewish Capoeira in Tel Aviv

Posted on February 1, 2015

Ultra Orthodox Jew Micky Hayat belongs to the Abada Capoeira training group near Tel Aviv Port.  Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics and music. Micky teaches over 200 students, while seeking to promote martial arts in … Continue reading →

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“The largest sports event in Israel’s history.”

Posted on February 1, 2015

The 2015 Tel Aviv Marathon on Feb 27th has attracted 40,000 runners. 110,000 more will take part in the half-marathon, the 10km and 5km races and the hand-cycle race. http://www.janglo.net/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=display&catid=99&tid=343635 https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=oyzrbw4TJkY

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“The most diverse Jewish community in the world”

Posted on February 1, 2015

Nachalot is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Jerusalem.  Sephardim, Ashkenazim, Hassidim, secular, non-Jews, everyone lives together.  Students and tourists make it part of the essential Jewish experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=tsn-VT__KUM

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