Monthly Archives: December 2016

Israeli-Ethiopian Arts Festival warms up Jerusalem

Posted on December 4, 2016

The annual Hullegeb Israeli-Ethiopian Arts Festival 15-21 Dec will bring a bit of sunshine to a chilly Jerusalem. Hullegeb means “open to everyone/everything” and the festival is dedicated to creations by artists of Ethiopian origin in the fields of dance, … Continue reading →

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Guns ‘N Roses are coming back

Posted on December 4, 2016

I reported previously (Jul 2012) when legends of Rock Guns ‘N Roses with Axl Rose were last in Israel in 2012. They are returning in the summer (probably July 15) and this time are bringing guitarist Slash with them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUEHQHpofB8 … Continue reading →

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Stranglers in Tel Aviv

Posted on December 4, 2016

English punk-rock band “The Stranglers” performed some of their classic hits at Tel Aviv’s Charles Bronfman Auditorium on Nov 17, including “Golden Brown” and “No More Heroes”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkd_acrbDDY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBxYmfsdJM8

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Another Israeli TV series goes global

Posted on December 4, 2016

The hit Israeli TV series “Fauda” will soon be available for streaming on Netflix, which purchased the rights to it from Israel’s YES satellite TV company. “Fauda” (Arabic for “chaos”) is about a team of Israeli undercover counter-terrorism operatives. http://www.timesofisrael.com/netflix-purchases-rights-to-hit-israeli-drama-fauda/ … Continue reading →

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Crossroads – Janglo Night Run

Posted on December 4, 2016

Crossroads Jerusalem has organized a night run on Dec 8 to help fund its critically-needed programs and social services for at-risk, English-speaking youth in Israel. Crossroads supports the homeless, those struggling with drug addiction and social, emotional, and educational difficulties … Continue reading →

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Israel Day at the NYSE

Posted on December 4, 2016

The America-Israel Friendship League honored four Israeli businesswomen during the 10th annual Israel Day at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). They were Tzameret Fuerst of Circ MedTech, Karen Haruvi of Teva, fashion designer Noa Raviv and Liat Mordechay Hertanu … Continue reading →

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Warren Buffett raises $60 million in Israeli bonds

Posted on December 4, 2016

US entrepreneur Warren Buffett hosted an evening with 43 US investors, each buying at least $1 million in Israeli bonds.  Buffett bought $5 million himself, saying, “If you are looking for brains, energy and dynamism in the Middle East, Israel … Continue reading →

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New flights from Germany

Posted on December 4, 2016

Low-cost airline, Germania will launch direct flights from Nuremberg to Tel Aviv in Nov 2017, supplementing its routes from Hamburg and Dusseldorf. The Nuremberg service will operate twice a week, every Monday and Thursday. https://www.touristisrael.com/flights-nuremberg-tel-aviv-begin-november-2017-germania/19598/

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Billion-dollar deal is on again

Posted on December 4, 2016

I reported previously (Sep 2015) that Israel’s Valtech Cardio was to be bought by US-based HeartWare International for over $900 million. Although the deal fell through (in Jan 2016), now Valtech is to be acquired by US medical giant Edwards … Continue reading →

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Connex delegation to Jerusalem

Posted on December 4, 2016

Conexx, a private, not-for-profit organization, helps US firms identify innovations and R&D opportunities in Israel, as well as help Israelis establish a successful presence in South Eastern USA. A Connex delegation came to Jerusalem to meet some of its start-up … Continue reading →

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