Monthly Archives: July 2017

Save on summer attractions

If you’re looking for a fun day out in Israel this summer, you can save BIG with discount vouchers and savings, thanks to Janglo, Kosherfrugal.com and Groupon deals. Indoor, outdoor activities and kosher restaurant / take-away deals. http://www.kosherfrugal.com/2017/07/save-on-summer-attractions-and-outings.html

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Jerusalem Beer Festival

The Jerusalem Beer Festival is the largest and most unique festival of its kind in Israel. At Independence Park from 6pm to midnight on Aug 23 & 24, you will find 120 different beer types, from well-established brands to local … Continue reading

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The magic of The Pixies

Having just experienced Britney, Guns N’ Roses and Radiohead, Israelis were excited to see post-Punk legend The Pixies return to Israel for two concerts in Caesarea on July 25 & 26. In the first, the Boston quartet performed for 2 … Continue reading

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Israel’s National Trail

The Israel National Trail is one of the most beautiful trails in the world. It’s also a way to see places that regular tourists don’t sees.  One day you’re by the water; next day, the woods and next day, the … Continue reading

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Soccer chances

I don’t want you to get too excited, but there are currently still three Israeli soccer teams competing in the finals of European Cup qualifying rounds. Bnei Yehuda have a difficult tie, but Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beersheba both have … Continue reading

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Silver in the hoops

Israel’s Under-20 basketball team reached the European final in Greece.  Although underdogs, they beat France 74-52 in the semi-final, losing to their Greek hosts 65-56 in the final. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Blue-and-white-advances-to-under-20-final-500468 http://www.fiba.com/europe/u20/2017/news/greece-crowned-u20-european-champion-in-front-of-sold-out-home-crowd

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The largest exit of an Israeli healthcare company

I reported previously (four times) on Israel’s Neuroderm and its innovative treatments for Parkinson’s sufferers.  Neuroderm has just been bought by Japan’s Mitsubishi Tanabe for $1.1 billion – a record for an Israeli life-science company. It should bring products to … Continue reading

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New Intel factory

Intel Israel has announced that it will open a new microprocessor manufacturing plant in Kiryat Gat that will employ 1,500 workers. Production at the new plant is expected to begin by 2018. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/intel-to-open-new-chip-plant-in-israel-and-create-1500-jobs/2017/07/22/

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Tel Aviv to Rome by Ryanair

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, is to launch a daily Tel Aviv-Rome route from October 29 with fares starting from €17 in each direction. Ryanair CEO David O’Brien praised Israel’s transport and tourism ministers for opening the skies and for … Continue reading

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Cheaper shoes

Israel’s Finance Ministry has canceled the 12% customs duty imposed on shoes. Its aim is to reduce the gap in prices between Israel and abroad without hurting domestic industries. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-kahlon-cancels-import-duty-on-shoes-1001189095

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