Monthly Archives: November 2016

Ultrasonic comb to kill headlice

Posted on November 27, 2016

Israeli startup Parasonic (from Nazareth incubator NGT3) has developed a comb device that destroys lice and lice eggs with ultrasound waves, without any chemicals. The device is said to produce results after a single five-minute combing and is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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Our united tribe

Posted on November 20, 2016

Israel’s immigrant absorption minister, Sofa Landver, wrote on Nov 8 – Israel’s first Aliya Day – about the new national holiday to celebrate those who have moved from the Lands of Dispersion, to live in the Startup Nation where Aliya … Continue reading →

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Thousands on Masa Israel programs

Posted on November 20, 2016

12,000 18-30-year-olds are in Israel to participate in long-term Masa (journey) Israel programs, including gap years, study abroad, internships, teaching English to young students, and other post-college initiatives. Many attended a celebratory welcome event in Jerusalem. http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/thousands-of-masa-israel-participants-gather-for-welcome-event/

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Birthright-style tour for business people

Posted on November 20, 2016

AlmaLinks, a group focused on promoting ties between the global Jewish business community and Israel, has started sponsoring its own Birthright-style trip, bringing business executives to Israel to meet their local counterparts. Its first Diaspora delegation visited Israel in September. … Continue reading →

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Nov 20 is Global Day of Jewish Learning

Posted on November 20, 2016

Israeli Rabbi Adin Steinsalz established the Global Day of Jewish Learning in 2010 to mark the completion of his 45-year project to produce his commentary on the Talmud. This year, on Nov 20, he invites everyone to join in on-line. … Continue reading →

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Aerosmith’s farewell tour begins in Tel Aviv

Posted on November 20, 2016

After some 45 years together and countless hits, Aerosmith, one of rock’s greatest bands, will start their European farewell tour in Tel Aviv. The cutely named Aero-Vederci Baby! tour, will kick off in Tel Aviv’s HaYarkon Park on May 17, … Continue reading →

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Prehistoric stone circle in Golan

Posted on November 20, 2016

A series of concentric stone circles over 150 meters wide in the Golan Heights is up to 5000 years old. Rujm el-Hiri in Arabic, means the “stone heap of the wild cat”. In Hebrew, Gilgal Refaim means “wheel of giants” … Continue reading →

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Bychenko skates to Grand Prix bronze

Posted on November 20, 2016

Israeli figure skater Alexei Bychenko won his first career medal at a Grand Prix event by taking third place at the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow. Bychenko became the first Israeli to claim a medal at the European Figure Skating Championships … Continue reading →

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Robert Kraft donates $6 million for Jerusalem sports campus

Posted on November 20, 2016

Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and a noted Jewish philanthropist, has donated $6 million to create the Kraft Family Sports Campus in Jerusalem. Mayor Barkat said the gift “helps celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification”. http://www.jta.org/2016/11/15/news-opinion/united-states/robert-kraft-donates-6-million-to-build-sports-campus-in-jerusalem

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Tel Aviv Jazz Festival

Posted on November 20, 2016

The annual Tel Aviv Jazz Festival (Nov 25-27) is one of the city’s premiere events, attracting some of the top established and up-and-coming talent from both the local and international jazz scene. http://www.itraveltelaviv.com/events/tel-aviv-jazz-festival/

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