Monthly Archives: July 2018

Advanced security and medical training

Posted on July 8, 2018

Israel’s Advanced Security Training Institute (ASTI) has just completed its latest course, providing 30 US first responders with practical security and medical training. Since 2003, these skills have been passed on to more than 7,000 emergency personnel in the USA. … Continue reading →

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Prince William visits Israel

Posted on July 1, 2018

Over 70 years after the end of the British mandate and the founding of the modern State of Israel, a member of the British monarchy made a historic first official visit.  On 25th June, Prince William, grandson of the Queen … Continue reading →

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6,000 celebrate 18 years of Birthright

Posted on July 1, 2018

The Taglit-Birthright Israel initiative celebrated its 18th anniversary with a festive gala in Jerusalem.‎  Some 6,000 participants from around the world, were joined by 1,500 Israeli ‎soldiers at the Sultan’s Pool, Jerusalem, for the biggest celebration in the ‎organization’s history.‎ … Continue reading →

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Biblical evidence uncovered at Shiloh

Posted on July 1, 2018

The Bible records that after conquering the promised land, Joshua set up the Tabernacle at ancient Shiloh, where it remained for 369 years. Findings all around the site give clear indication of an ancient civilization, with remnants of sacrifices to … Continue reading →

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Israel at the soccer World Cup

Posted on July 1, 2018

Israel’s soccer team didn’t get to Russia, but at least two Israeli tech teams did.  Mtech’s fire and smoke detection systems are protecting the stadiums in Volgograd and Nizhny Novograd. Meanwhile, LiveU’s (see here) transmission technology is used by Fox, … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr performs in Israel

Posted on July 1, 2018

Ex-Beatle drummer Sir Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed a juke-box of 70s and 80s hits during their first-ever Israeli concert. He had a “little help from his friends” including lead members of Santana, Men at Work, 10cc and … Continue reading →

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Streetball Jerusalem

Posted on July 1, 2018

From 31st July to 1st Aug Jerusalem hosts the largest street basketball event in Israel with more than 1,000 male and female players. Within the framework of the International Children’s Olympics, Safra Square converts into a huge basketball area, with … Continue reading →

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World Cup soccer unites Jerusalemites

Posted on July 1, 2018

I reported previously (6th May) about the World Cup soccer event to be held in Jerusalem for Arab and Jewish kids. Here is the write-up of the 25th June event. It was organized by Kulna Jerusalem (“we are all Jerusalem”). … Continue reading →

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Helping sick children attend World Cup

Posted on July 1, 2018

Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich has donated a six-figure sum to the Israeli charity “Fulfilling Dreams,” which together with other donations, has allowed 30 seriously ill Israeli children, plus their carers, to attend the World Cup in Russia http://en.globes.co.il/en/article-abramovich-helps-sick-israeli-children-attend-world-cup-1001242372

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Brazil’s Gilberto Gil to perform in Israel

Posted on July 1, 2018

One of the biggest legends in Brazilian music, Gilberto Gil, is returning to Tel Aviv, Israel for a concert in Raanana on 4th July 2018. Gilberto Gil will bring his world tour “REFAVELA 40”, with other artists such as Mayra … Continue reading →

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