Monthly Archives: April 2015

Shir returns

Posted on April 19, 2015

Motivation, physiotherapy from Sheba medical center and use of a Wii console were key to Captain Shir Klevner’s speedy return to his unit, where he completed intensive training only 8 months after his leg was shattered by a sniper’s bullet … Continue reading →

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UN sees Jewish connection to the Land of Israel

Posted on April 12, 2015

The exhibit entitled “People, Book, Land – The 3,500 Year Relationship of the Jewish People and the Land of Israel” has opened at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The opening event was co-sponsored by the UN missions of … Continue reading →

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The 4 questions in Israeli sign language

Posted on April 12, 2015

Jewish Deaf Multimedia released this video of Rafael teaching how to ask the famous “Four Questions of the Passover Seder” in Israeli Sign Language. Start learning now and you’ll be able to ask “Why is this night different from all … Continue reading →

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Wounded Syrian boy recovers with Matza

Posted on April 12, 2015

Israeli doctors performed complex surgery to enable a Syrian boy to walk again after he was severely injured by a shell in Syria’s civil war. Having to spend Passover in an Israeli hospital, he really enjoyed eating traditional matza crackers, … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s gazelle nature park is open

Posted on April 12, 2015

Jerusalem’s Gazelle Valley Nature Park is now open to the public. The 62-acre park contains a female gazelle from the original wild herd that lived in the area, plus others from zoos and their offspring. There are also porcupines, hedgehogs, … Continue reading →

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Duran Duran is coming to Israel

Posted on April 12, 2015

Pop legends Duran Duran will be performing in Tel Aviv on 10 June. Lead singer Simon LeBon worked as a volunteer on Kibbutz Gvolot in the 80’s and the band even wrote an instrumental piece called “Tel Aviv”. http://igoogledisrael.com/2015/03/finally-duran-duran-to-perform-in-tel-aviv-in-june/

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Israeli business expands into Latin America

Posted on April 12, 2015

Israel’s Ministry of Economy is developing new Free Trade Agreements between Israel and both Panama and Peru. It already has ones with Mexico and Colombia, as well as a cooperation agreement with Mexico for industrial Research & Development. http://www.timesofisrael.com/latin-america-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-israeli-trade/

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Turkish startups compete in Israel

Posted on April 12, 2015

At Israel’s Startup Fusion 2015 on 22nd March, over a dozen startups, (including 3 Japanese and 3 Turkish) competed for a $100,000 seed investment to be provided by Samurai Incubate. http://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-tech-pro-seeks-to-build-bridges-with-israeli-start-ups/ http://gvahim.org.il/news/thehive-by-gvahim-startup-fusion-featured-on-arutz-1/

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Israel’s stock market boom

Posted on April 12, 2015

Despite the geopolitical turmoil in the rest of the Middle East, Israel’s stock market is doing well. The Tel Aviv 25 has gained 6.9 percent in the past month 16.1 percent over the year. http://www.cnbc.com/id/102557203

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Petah Tikva is Israel’s top export city

Posted on April 12, 2015

17.2% of Israel’s exports (excluding diamonds) originate in the inland city of Petah Tikva. The city is home to 1,540 exporters – more than twice that of Haifa and nearly three times those in Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-petah-tikva-responsible-for-17-of-exports-1001020879

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