Monthly Archives: June 2015

Poland parliament’s Jewish State support group

Posted on June 14, 2015

The Polish Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus was launched at the Polish parliament (Sejm) in Warsaw. An Israeli delegation from the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and the World Jewish Congress met senior Sejm members to build on shared Judeo-Christian values. http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2015/06/03/polish-sejm-launches-pro-israel-caucus/

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Bon Jovi is coming to Israel

Posted on June 14, 2015

Bon Jovi, one of the most successful bands to ever emerge from the US, is to perform in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park, on October 3. It will be Bon Jovi’s first performance in the Jewish State. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/No-more-Livin-on-a-prayer-for-Israel-Bon-Jovi-to-rock-Tel-Aviv-in-October-405472

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“I’m on your side, Tel Aviv, when times get rough”

Posted on June 14, 2015

Legendary singer Art Garfunkel made a unique addition to Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water” as he woo’d the Bloomfield Stadium audience with his ephemeral voice. When he put on a kippa to bless the event, it was as … Continue reading →

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Welcome back Engelbert Humperdinck

Posted on June 14, 2015

British crooner Engelbert Humperdinck performed another sell-out concert in Tel Aviv. He sang all the old favorites, from “Love Story” to “The Last Waltz”. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/ENGELBERT-HUMPERDINCK-Charles-Bronfman-Auditorium-Tel-Aviv-June-2-404960

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“And there was light”

Posted on June 14, 2015

Some memorable moments from Jacob Richman’s visit to see Jerusalem’s Festival of light. http://www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-festival-of-light-2015.htm

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Israeli wins $475,007 world poker prize

Posted on June 14, 2015

Idan Raviv, 24, of Holon, finished first in a 2015 World Series of Poker tournament at the Rio casino in Las Vegas. Raviv, an IT professional, defeated a field of 1,650 to take the $457,007 top prize in the $1,500 … Continue reading →

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Israel’s fast-moving mandolin player

Posted on June 14, 2015

The hectic May itinerary for Israel’s mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital included concerts in California, several German cities, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Salisbury (UK) and Lancut (Poland). In 2010 he was the first-ever solo mandolin player to be nominated for a Grammy … Continue reading →

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A ‘golden era’ for UK-Israel trade

Posted on June 14, 2015

“The past few years have been a golden era for Anglo-Israeli business,” said British Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Sajid Javid during the annual British Israel Business Awards event. Mr Javid, self-described as a “proud British-born Muslim”, … Continue reading →

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Israel’s antioxidant in Japan

Posted on June 14, 2015

Israel’s Algatechnologies has signed a supply and long-term collaboration agreement with Japan’s Fujifilm Corp. for its AstaPure natural astaxanthin ingredients. Fujifilm already uses Algatech’s astaxanthin antioxidant for its nutrition supplement and cosmetics product line named Astalift. http://nutripr.com/news/algatechnologies-fujifilm-join-to-promote-natural-astaxanthin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcEjEztv11c#t=10

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$10 rides through Manhattan traffic

Posted on June 14, 2015

Israel’s app-based company Gett is offering black cab rides between Manhattan’s 110th Street and Battery Park for just $10 plus tax and tip, irrespective of traffic. Gett is expected to take much of the business from current market leaders Uber … Continue reading →

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