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Jerusalem Village makes connections between young immigrants and Jerusalem’s existing young adult communities. It organizes Shabbat dinners for 200 people, Hebrew-speaking activities centered on photography, urban gardening, cooking, and even training for the Jerusalem Marathon.

Whilst the media drones on about threats to recall Ambassadors, the important news was that of the new Ambassadors of Croatia, Switzerland, India, Belgium and the Vatican who have just presented their credentials to Israel’s President Shimon Peres.

The head of the Navajo Nation, Ben Shelly, is in Israel learning about agriculture technology, tourism, capital infrastructure and government services in rural areas. Israel began helping the Native American Indians in 1986 by increasing crop yields through drip irrigation.

Hurricane Sandy caused havoc to many East Coast US companies. But Israeli disaster recovery company Zerto prevented many from going out of business altogether by storing their vital information safely several thousands of miles away from the danger area.

This CNN report features Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, which is treating both Israeli and Gazan children hurt in the latest conflict ignited by Hamas terrorists.

Two Austrian peacekeeping soldiers were treated at Haifa’s Rambam hospital after being wounded in crossfire between Syrian government and rebel forces. It was the first time that Rambam had to deal with anybody hurt in the internal Syrian conflict.

Ronit Harpaz is nearing completion of her bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology. What makes her story exceptional is not that she balanced mothering twin girls, work and academic studies but that she lost her vision in the middle of her academic studies.

Israeli Designed International Development (ID2) is a 3-day event at Mitzpe Ramon that will show how innovators and entrepreneurs can achieve sustainable profits from products that save and improve lives. It connects hi-tech and established companies to the developing world.

The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are raising funds to send students from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to the Hebrew Uni’s agricultural school. The goal is to collect enough money to support two or three students a year over the next decade.

Anet Haskia who was born and raised in Acre is openly vocal about her support for the Jewish state of Israel. “I am proud to live in Israel,” she says. “I am even prouder that both my sons have served as soldiers for this country.” Please read Anet’s message.