Monthly Archives: August 2016

Against the odds, victim recovers

Posted on August 14, 2016

Tzvika Cohen returned home from hospital, five and a half months after being brutally attacked by an axe-wielding Arab terrorist.  Doctors had predicted that Tzvika might never wake up (he was comatose for 3 weeks) or be paralyzed for life.  … Continue reading →

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1000 FSU Birthright participants celebrate Israel

Posted on August 14, 2016

1000 Russian-speaking Birthright Israel participants celebrated Israel as a land of diversity and opportunity at the Wohl Centre in Ramat Gan.  Around 45,000 Russian-speaking young adults have experienced Israel through Taglit-Birthright over the past 16 years. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/215975

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That’s what I call a welcome

Posted on August 14, 2016

When the Weisel family from New Jersey arrived on Aliya to their new home in Moreshet, they received a tremendous welcome from the townspeople. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/215988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynr7l9WP810

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Israel wins two Olympic medals

Posted on August 14, 2016

Israeli judokas won two bronze medals at the Rio Olympics – the first medals since 2008.  Yarden Gerbi won bronze in the women’s under 63kg class.  And Ori Sasson won bronze in the men’s over 100kg event. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Gerbi-basks-in-bronze-glow-of-glory-463752 http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Or-sasson-463991

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Santana’s amazing concert

Posted on August 14, 2016

Carlos Santana performed in front of 25,000 fans in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park.  Israellycool has published dozens of video clips. Santana’s encore included “Exodus” and “Hava Nagila”. http://www.israellycool.com/2016/07/31/santanas-amazeballs-concert-in-tel-aviv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_M8vWQI1LE

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The first Israeli NASCAR driver

Posted on August 14, 2016

I reported previously (Feb 2012) that an Israeli team had joined the NASCAR racing league.  On Aug 13, Alon Day became the first Israeli driver to compete in the NASCAR league, taking part in the Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio … Continue reading →

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Stoudemire to play basketball in Israel

Posted on August 14, 2016

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire has signed to play for the Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team for two years. “My family and I are excited to start a new journey in Israel, a country I have grown to love,” he said.  … Continue reading →

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Get to know Tel Aviv

Posted on August 14, 2016

Forbes journalist Breanna Wilson recommends Tel Aviv as the destination of the year.  She particularly liked the hotels, food and Neve Tzedek – one of the oldest and now trendiest districts in town. http://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2016/06/08/get-to-know-tel-aviv-3-things-not-to-miss-in-israels-coolest-city

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Building roads in Colombia

Posted on August 14, 2016

Israel’s Shikun & Binui is to build a 100-mile (154km) toll road near Bogota, the capital of Colombia in South America.  The contract is worth around $640 million. http://www.israel21c.org/shikun-binui-to-build-154-km-toll-road-in-colombia/

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Israeli games company sold for $4.4 billion

Posted on August 14, 2016

A Chinese consortium has bought Israel’s Playtika for $4.4 billion – the third largest sale in Israel’s history.  Playtika is based in Herzliya, but is owned currently by Caesar’s Interactive Entertainment.  Playtika’s games are played daily by over 6 million … Continue reading →

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