Monthly Archives: October 2016

Mayo Clinic and IDC entrepreneur program

Posted on October 10, 2016

US nonprofit medical practice and research center Mayo Clinic is joining forces with the IDC Herzliya to develop new medical technologies. The one-year full-time IDCBeyond graduate program includes studies in technology, biomedicine, globalization and sustainability. http://www.timesofisrael.com/herzliyas-idc-mayo-clinic-join-forces-for-new-medical-tech/

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The valley of David and Goliath

Posted on October 2, 2016

The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem is displaying artifacts from a 3000-year-old two-gated city in an exhibit called “In the Valley of David and Goliath”.  Archeologists identify it as possibly Sha’arayim (‘two gates’ in Hebrew), mentioned in the story of David … Continue reading →

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2000-year-old stone vessel factory discovered

Posted on October 2, 2016

Archaeologists from Israel and Malta have unearthed a first century CE workshop in the Galilee that produced stone vessels. It is evidence of Jewish communities that used vessels made of stone to avoid religious restrictions associated with using pottery. http://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-stone-age-factory-from-time-of-jesus-surfaces-in-galilee/

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Farewell to an innovator

Posted on October 2, 2016

Shimon Peres who died on Wednesday, urged Israel to embrace innovation, given the lack of natural resources in the land of milk and honey. Irrespective of his politics, he was unequivocally respected for his unending energy, optimism and inquisitiveness. He … Continue reading →

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World record for wrapping Tefillin – in Tel Aviv

Posted on October 2, 2016

Chabad set a new world record by getting 262 men to put on tefillin in 10 hours.  The fact that this was achieved in the “secular” city of Tel Aviv is even more amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyIqO2VjqIY

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6000 new immigrants this summer

Posted on October 2, 2016

Some 6,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel over the summer, mostly from Russia, France, the US, Brazil, and Belarus. The Absorption Ministry has prepared extra facilities at Ben Gurion airport and in the various absorption centers and local branches. … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Temple in Jerusalem

Posted on October 2, 2016

Excellent new video from Stand With Us that silences those who claim that the Jewish Temple never existed in Jerusalem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UsoOnDpZPg

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VR tour of 2nd Temple

Posted on October 2, 2016

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is launching a new virtual reality (VR) experience in the Western Wall complex.  It provides a virtual tour of the Second Temple, giving visitors an insight into the workings of the center of Jewish life … Continue reading →

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Morrissey serenades fans in Tel Aviv and Caesarea

Posted on October 2, 2016

Morrissey, the former front man for British rockers “The Smiths” was in fine form at the sold-out Bronfman Auditorium in Tel Aviv.  He treated his audience to a 90-minute set, described as a “melancholic dream world drenched in nostalgia”. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Morrissey-concert-in-Tel-Aviv-gets-political-465901 … Continue reading →

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Barbie goes digital

Posted on October 2, 2016

Toy manufacturing giant Mattel has teamed up with Israeli startup StartApp to help bring the iconic Barbie doll to an every-day digital “Barbie world.”  StartApp will develop emojis, stickers, wallpapers, gifs, avatars, memes and other mobile app themes for the … Continue reading →

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