Monthly Archives: July 2017

What to bring back from Israel

Posted on July 16, 2017

This video from AIPAC suggests some of the best souvenirs for tourists to take home from a trip to Israel. But a warning – they may take up quite a bit of space in your suitcase. http://aipac.hubs.vidyard.com/watch/dR9rT7YMjRVRECYCPQKxkL

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The magic of Jaffa

Posted on July 16, 2017

The smells of the sea flavored with black coffee and spices from the markets, Levantine culture combined with European, ancient mixed with new – this is Jaffa. One of the oldest port cities in the world. Today’s Jaffa is a … Continue reading →

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See the Pretenders in reality

Posted on July 16, 2017

American musician Chrissie Hynde and her band The Pretenders will perform on 23 Sept at the Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv. https://www.touristisrael.com/chrissie-hynde-pretenders-tel-aviv/20682/

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NBA champs sign top Israeli

Posted on July 16, 2017

Omri Casspi’s phone rang at one-minute past midnight on the day that the Israeli basketball star became a free agent. It was the owner of NBA champions Golden State Warriors in California, offering Casspi a one-year contract.  It was an … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem streets closed for Maccabiah Night Run

Posted on July 16, 2017

Tens of thousands took part in the Jerusalem Maccabiah Night Run – not just those participating in the Maccabiah Games.  Many of the streets in Jerusalem were closed whilst the runners completed the 5 or 10 km routes or the … Continue reading →

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How an Israel sells his car

Posted on July 16, 2017

Israeli Eugene Romanovsky went to great lengths to sell his 1996 Suzuki Vitara by making an elaborate video using visual effects that has generated millions of views. With dramatic music, the car appears to out-run dinosaurs, races a cheetah, escapes … Continue reading →

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That’s the ticket

Posted on July 16, 2017

New York based ticketing platform company SeatGeek has bought Israeli ticketing software company TopTix for $56 million. TopTix will power SeatGeek Open – a radically new approach, in which artists sell tickets through popular ecommerce websites, travel tools, and messaging … Continue reading →

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Tubi 60 goes global

Posted on July 16, 2017

Tubi 60 is an Israeli-made alcoholic drink with a secret mix of some 60 natural herbs and fruit essences. Developed and distilled by Hilal and Yanai Tubi, the vegan herbal spirit is available at most Jerusalem bars and clubs. It … Continue reading →

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Delek strikes oil deal

Posted on July 16, 2017

I reported previously (Oct 2015) that Israeli oil company Delek had taken a 19.7% stake in Canadian-UK oil exploration company Ithaca which is active in the UK’s North Sea waters.  Delek has now taken-over control of Ithaca for around 470 … Continue reading →

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Stiff race for top Israeli talent

Posted on July 16, 2017

In the Israeli tech industry, workers are in greater demand than supply as the 112 recruiting companies confirmed at the employment fair held at the private university IDC Herzliya. Also, many youngsters want the challenge of starting their own company … Continue reading →

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