Monthly Archives: February 2016

Bibi’s miraculous recovery

Posted on February 14, 2016

No, not the Israeli PM; this is Border Police Officer Raz Bibi who was stabbed by an Arab terrorist in May and nearly died. He was discharged from hospital a month later and immediately went to pray at the Western … Continue reading →

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Campaign to bring Subbotnik Jews home

Posted on February 14, 2016

Michael Freund of Shavei Israel writes that there are still 15,000 to 20,000 Subbotnik Jews in Russia and many want to make Aliya. They are descendants of Christians who began celebrating the Jewish Sabbath in the late 18th century. Many … Continue reading →

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Fight BDS – drink up

Posted on February 14, 2016

The first linked article highlights some delicious wines made in Judea and Samaria.  Meanwhile, the 2016 Sommelier Wine Exhibition in Tel Aviv featured the products of 80 different Israeli wineries with the Golan Heights Winery being very popular in Europe. … Continue reading →

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Israeli film wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

Posted on February 14, 2016

The Israeli film “Sufat Chol” (Sand Storm), written and directed by Elite Zexer, was awarded the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. The film follows the story of two Bedouin women and their struggle to … Continue reading →

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Wix’s Super Bowl ad

Posted on February 14, 2016

Wix.com, the Tel Aviv-based do-it-yourself website development company broadcast a stunning commercial featuring Kung Fu Panda during the Super Bowl on Feb 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jIA3eFtSOM http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-wix-unveils-2016-super-bowl-ad/

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The surf’s up in Netanya

Posted on February 14, 2016

The World Surf League held its SEAT Pro event at Netanya’s Kontiki beach Jan 16 – Jan 25. Conditions were ideal for testing the competitors’ skills. The winners took home $10,000 and trophies containing shofarim (rams’ horns). http://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/176181/hd10 http://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2016/mqs/1364/seat-pro-netanya

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The most grandmasters per capita

Posted on February 14, 2016

The Israeli city of Be’er Sheva holds a world record of number of chess grandmasters per capita, with one in 20,000. Former chess champion Eliyahu Levant left the Soviet Union in the 1970s and came to Be’er Sheva. His teaching … Continue reading →

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Megadeth to perform in Israel

Posted on February 14, 2016

Megadeth is considered to be one of the world’s four biggest thrash metal bands, having sold 50 million records worldwide and received eleven Grammy nominations. Megadeth will perform at the Rishon Live Park, just south of Tel Aviv, on July … Continue reading →

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A horticultural tour of Israel

Posted on February 14, 2016

John and Kelly Schroeder of Canada’s Valleybrook Gardens will host a tour of Israel’s greenhouses, garden centers and nurseries from Oct 24 to Nov 7 2016. It includes “plenty of time to enjoy the incredible culture, history and sights of … Continue reading →

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Publishing Israeli academic books globally

Posted on February 14, 2016

Israel Academic Press (IAP) is a peer-review press, dedicated to making the finest Israeli academic writing available worldwide. It aims to disseminate knowledge about the complexity of Israel and its society. http://www.israelacademicpress.com/

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