George Deek is a Christian Arab whose family fled to Lebanon in 1948 but returned to the Jewish State. George is an Israeli diplomat and an amazing speaker. http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/190615/israels-best-diplomat-george-deek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gR0GXBQ8Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m6ux-IeNo4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1J16RBbNpk

The Israel Defense Forces is providing new culinary options for vegan soldiers. To date, bases nationwide offered vegetarian menus, and vegan soldiers received a special allowance to purchase vegan foods. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=26721

The Israeli American Council is holding its second annual conference in Washington in October. It will bring together over 1,000 Israeli-American leaders from throughout the US. http://israeliamerican.org/national/iac-events/2nd-annual-israeli

It is reported that India’s President Pranab Mukherjee will make the first historic visit of an Indian statesman to Israel in October. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/president-pranab-mukherjee-not-pm-narendra-modi-will-make-historic-visit-to-israel-palestine-trip-also-on-cards/articleshow/48137709.cms

The Saudi Arabia-based Center for World University Rankings has ranked the Hebrew University of Jerusalem at number 23 on its list of the best 1,000 universities in the world. The Hebrew U is one of the very top universities outside … Continue reading →

The Compass Global Startup Ecosystem has placed Tel Aviv as the best startup center outside of the US. It commended Tel Aviv’s uniquely high-quality talent and ability to develop startups and attract global capital. http://unitedwithisrael.org/tel-aviv-ranked-worlds-1-startup-hub-outside-us-5-worldwide/ http://www.citylab.com/tech/2015/07/the-worlds-leading-startup-cities/399623/

The Israeli Government is offering funding of up to NIS 500,000 ($130,000) in the 2nd round of “Grand Challenges Israel” for up to 10 companies with innovative technology that could solve problems in Africa, Asia, South America, and poverty-stricken areas … Continue reading →

Nigeria now has a Muslim President, but the Speaker of its House of Representatives, Dogara Yakabu, was most impressed during the first Nigerian youth pilgrimage to Israel. He urged pilgrims to open their intellect and learn agricultural skills from the … Continue reading →