Monthly Archives: February 2017

Report the good news too!

Posted on February 5, 2017

Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin told delegates at the recent international Jewish Media Summit in Jerusalem to report not just the bad that happens in Israel, but the good as well. “I urge you all: be sure you give a voice … Continue reading →

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Israel’s biblical dog

Posted on February 5, 2017

New article about the Canaan dog – Israel’s national dog breed. It has been around for at least 2,500 years as evidenced by first-century rock carvings in Sinai. And in 1987, the largest dog cemetery in the ancient world, with … Continue reading →

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An indigenous people returns home

Posted on February 5, 2017

A short, yet powerful video, “If you will it, it is no Dream” – produced by Israel-advocacy organization StandWithUs. It shows that Israel has, and will always be, the home of the indigenous population – the Jewish people. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cuiKSH-jUYY?rel=0 http://mizrachi.org/indigenous-people-returns-home/

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Rescued Picasso sketch of ex-Jerusalem mayor

Posted on February 5, 2017

The children of ex-mayor of Jerusalem Teddy Kollek found a picture of their father doodled by the artist Pablo Picasso in a catalog to a 1965 Israel Museum exhibit of Picasso’s art.  The catalog was nearly thrown away, but has … Continue reading →

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Tears For Fears

Posted on February 5, 2017

One of the most iconic bands of the 80s, Tears for Fears, has lined up a July 5th concert in Tel Aviv’s Menora Arena (the old Nokia Arena).  The video is of their hit. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”! … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Israel in February

Posted on February 5, 2017

Israeli events in February include Eilat Chamber Music festival, Bonnie Tyler, Crazy Horse Paris Show, Red Sea Jazz festival and the Tel Aviv Marathon. Later, on April 6, Jean Michel Jarre is to perform a concert at Masada. https://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-in-israel-in-february/9525/ https://www.touristisrael.com/jean-michel-jarres-performance-at-masada-dead-sea/18503/

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Levi Eshkol House to open in Jerusalem

Posted on February 5, 2017

Levi Eshkol was Israel’s fourth Prime Minister, from 1964-1969. His former official Jerusalem residence at 46 Ben Maimon Street has been renovated and should be fully open to the public shortly.  From these humble surroundings, the Six Day War was … Continue reading →

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Birdwatching in the Hula Valley

Posted on February 5, 2017

The Hula Valley in northern Israel is where ornithologists and “twitters” watch hundreds of bird species rest during their winter migration. Scientists estimate that some 42,500 Gray cranes stayed this winter in the Agamon Hula Lake. To protect crops they … Continue reading →

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Beersheba qualifies for European soccer finals

Posted on February 5, 2017

Israeli soccer team Hapoel Beersheba drew 1-1 with UK’s Southampton FC to win a place in UEFA’s Europa League knockout competition stages.  Beersheba finished second in the group stage with two wins and two draws – enough to clinch a … Continue reading →

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Up to 100 startups on show

Posted on February 5, 2017

More details of the world’s largest equity crowdfunding conference taking place in Jerusalem on Feb 16.  5000 delegates from 80 countries including 200 multinationals. Most of OurCrowd’s portfolio of 110 startups will participate. They include Consumer Physics, MedAware, VocalZoom, Freightos … Continue reading →

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