Monthly Archives: January 2020

Rescuing stranded motorists

Posted on January 12, 2020

Another article (see previous) about Israeli non-profit Yedidim (Hebrew for “good friends”) whose 20,000 volunteers help any motorists who have problems with their cars. Last year they attended hundreds of thousands of incidents, including rescuing 1,500 infants from locked cars. … Continue reading →

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Jewish Agency photo exhibit at Ben Gurion Airport

Posted on January 12, 2020

A new photo exhibit entitled “One to Ninety” at Ben-Gurion airport depicts the story of the Jewish Agency for Israel as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. These photos will welcome those flying to and from the Jewish State until 30th … Continue reading →

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Another smash hit season of Fauda

Posted on January 12, 2020

The first episode of the third season of the Israeli hit drama “Fauda” was viewed by about 1 million Israelis. The TV series, about an IDF commando unit, is in Hebrew and Arabic. Netflix aired its first two seasons with … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv street festival embraces cultural diversity

Posted on January 12, 2020

The sixth Nightlight Festival comes to South Tel Aviv’s Neve Sha’anan on Jan 16 and 18. The free event brings dance performances, music and food to parks, streets, urban spaces and stores of the neighborhood, where Israelis, African migrants and … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh comes to Israel

Posted on January 12, 2020

“Van Gogh Alive,” which bills itself as “the world’s most visited multimedia exhibition experience,” is coming to Herzliya arena from Jan 16 to Apr 18. Artificial Intelligence and multi-sensory projection technology will take visitors on a journey through Vincent van … Continue reading →

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Mindboggling

Posted on January 12, 2020

The charity MyIsrael is hosting an evening with mentalist Lior Suchard on Mon 10 Feb at the Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv. Myisrael connects donors with 18 inspirational causes in Israel. You can choose which to support and 100% … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Israel in January

Posted on January 12, 2020

This month’s events include The Batsheva Dance Company performing Ohad Nahrin’s “Venezuela” in Tel Aviv; the Eilat Chamber Music festival and the Israman Triathlon. https://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-in-israel-in-january/3792/

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Israeli growth tops all Western countries

Posted on January 12, 2020

Israel’s economy, measured by its GDP, grew by 3.3% in 2019. This was the highest rate among Western countries and almost double the OECD average of 1.7%.  Israel’s GDP has risen 44% in the past decade. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3776899,00.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-economy-gdp-idUSKBN1YZ0SE https://lifeserv.bgu.ac.il/wp/imizrahi/

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Record 4.6 million tourists

Posted on January 12, 2020

A record 4.6 million tourists visited Israel in 2019 – 12% more than in 2018. Most were from the US, followed by France, Russia, Germany and Britain. Tourism contributed some NIS 22.5 billion ($6.6 billion) to the economy in 2019. … Continue reading →

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Israeli foreign reserves rise by $3.64 billion

Posted on January 12, 2020

Israel’s foreign currency reserves soared in December by a record $3.64 billion to end the year at a new all-time high of just over $126 billion. In 2019, the Israeli Shekel appreciated against all major Western currencies and became the … Continue reading →

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