Watergen, the Israeli startup that produces clean water out of air, has donated a GEN-350 mobile generator to provide water for over 120 children at an orphanage in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The city experiences serious water shortages and was recently without … Continue reading →

Israel’s very “special” Shalva band were unable to represent Israel at Eurovision due to the competition’s requirement to rehearse on Shabbat. But their performance of “A million dreams” during a break in the semi-finals was inspirational. And two Israeli TV … Continue reading →

SignTalk Foundation, a U.S.-based non-profit that promotes, fosters and advances public awareness of the deaf community, launched its online social network, SignTalkers, in Israel. New York-based deaf performer Douglas Ridloffv presented workshops and performances around Israel. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-new-social-network-for-signing-community-launches-in-israel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uAtZAhG8Ao

The annual International Festival of Classical and Andalusian Arabic Music is held in the Crusader fortress in Old Acre (Akko) and throughout the city. The opening night of the Arabesque festival features the Firqat El Nour orchestra of Arab and … Continue reading →

Israel came in sixth in the InterNations report of the best places in the world for Digital Life Abroad. Based on the latest Expat Insider survey, Israel rated 3rd for unrestricted access to online services (e.g. social media) and ease … Continue reading →

A new 2,200 sqm terminal is set to open in 2020 at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport. It will cater to the 80,000+ families traveling with pets annually. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/263281 https://www.terminal4pets.com/

Injured former UK service personnel and their families are shortly to participate in a 5-day Veteran Games event in Tel Aviv, to celebrate the vital roles sports and family play in rehabilitation. The initiative will include a conference on PTSD … Continue reading →

200 volunteers plus 19 wounded soldiers spent three days at the ReStart/TOM Make-a-thon in Tel Aviv.  They developed non-patented devices to alleviate injuries for specific individuals that can then be mass-produced to help millions globally with similar injuries. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=118567 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS44og7uXZw … Continue reading →