Monthly Archives: April 2016

Reconnecting lost Jews

Posted on April 3, 2016

Israel’s Ashley Perry – President of Reconectar – describes the vital project that reconnects descendants of forced converts of Spanish and Portuguese Jewish communities (Bnei Anusim) with the Jewish people and the Jewish State. http://unitedwithisrael.org/reconectar-brings-numerous-descendants-of-spanish-and-portuguese-jews-back-to-their-roots/

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BBC buys Israeli drama about autism

Posted on April 3, 2016

The British Broadcasting Corporation is broadcasting “The A-Word” – a drama about a family with an autistic son.  The BBC bought the format from Israel’s Keshet International and has remade the Israeli script. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJvWVl2KKM http://www.israellycool.com/2016/03/25/watch-bbc-is-learning-about-autism-from-israel/

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Judo gold in Georgia

Posted on April 3, 2016

The Israeli judo team won a prestigious Grand Prix in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, with Ori Sasson winning a gold medal. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/209958#.VvgyTkfn95Q

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Sela wins 20th tennis title

Posted on April 3, 2016

Israel’s Dudi Sela beat China’s Di Wu (175) 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Shenzhen Open Challenger tennis tournament – his 20th Challenger title success.  Sela did not drop a set throughout the competition, which lifted him up to … Continue reading →

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Feed the birds

Posted on April 3, 2016

Israel’s unique location, geography and climate attracts about 500 million birds annually from 550 species.  In the Hula Valley, the Israeli Government feeds eight tons of corn to tens of thousands of cranes every day. http://www.timesofisrael.com/why-israel-is-a-pilgrimage-site-for-birds-and-birdwatchers/

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Nature paints the Negev red

Posted on April 3, 2016

Carpets of red anemones (known as kalanyot in Hebrew) cover the Negev “desert” of Israel every spring.  To celebrate this breathtaking sight, the annual “Darom Adom” (The Red South) Festival takes place during the months of January/February. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buSJ6yTGAOA

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Hear the noise

Posted on April 3, 2016

Following the article from Sharon (see Mar 6th newsletter), here is a video of Jerusalem’s Winter Noise Festival, in which you can hear the exciting events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqtUx0PKIY8

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Israel’s Edge

Posted on April 3, 2016

A new book “Israel’s Edge: The Story of the IDF’s Most Elite Unit – Talpiot”, features the elite soldiers who are taught not just how to fight, but also how to think.  Talpiot’s graduates have created cutting-edge businesses including Check … Continue reading →

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Israeli bonds are sold out

Posted on April 3, 2016

Israel has just completed a successful issue of $1.5 billion worth of Government bonds.  Demand for the 10-year and 30-year bonds was more than five times the amount issued.  It shows the great trust in the Israeli economy throughout the … Continue reading →

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Nano Dimension launches on NASDAQ

Posted on April 3, 2016

Israel’s Nano Dimension, a leader in the area of 3D Printed Electronics, has listed on NASDAQ.  The company aims to increase awareness within the U.S. investment community and expand its presence in the U.S. market. http://www.nano-di.com/investor-news/nano-dimension-to-begin-trading-on-nasdaq-on-monday-march-7-2016

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