Where women are more than equal to the task
On International Women’s Day, I read about Captain Merav Buchris - the first female ammunition officer in the history of the Israeli Air Force. Merav summed up the inspiration behind all successful Israelis. "It was my goal and dream, and I achieved it. At the end of the day, anyone can achieve anything and succeed if he or she really wants to and believes in it."
Jerusalem – our undivided capital
This 11min video shows how all three major religions co-exist in the eternal city of peace.
“Think Global”
That’s the motto of the Academic Center of Law and Business in Ramat Gan, which hosted six Chinese and 36 German students as part of an innovative overseas program to jump-start business and cultural ties. The participants were euphoric over the program and their experiences in Israel.
Getting connected
Israel, Greece and Cyprus signed an agreement to signal the launch of a trilateral cable project that will ultimately link Israel’s electricity supply with that of the European Union. The 287 km cable will be more than 2km deep and have a capacity of 2,000 megawatts – one of the biggest in the world.
Israel to invest $130 million to improve East Jerusalem
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has announced that Israel will invest $130 million over five years to improve roads in Jerusalem’s Arab neighbourhoods.
Israel’s first black ambassador
Belaynesh Zevadiah has several advantages over other candidates for Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia. The main one is that she was born there. Belaynesh immigrated to Israel when she was seventeen. “This is proof that Israel gives a chance to everyone”, she said.
Equipping South Sudanese women against violence
A delegation of Israeli experts from the IsraAID organization is conducting the first-ever Gender Based Violence (GBV) training program for social workers in Africa's newest nation.
Correction
It was Cal State University (not Cal Tech) that re-instated its study program to Israel. Thanks to Dillon (a graduate of Cal State) for pointing out the typo in last week’s newsletter. Dalia fixes it. Dalia Bassa is responsible for all health related affairs between the Israeli Ministry of Health and Palestinian Authority. In 2011 she helped 100,000 Palestinian Arabs get treatment in Israel. In 2002 she brought a young Arab boy with 85% burns to Hadassah hospital. Ten years later she received an invitation to his wedding.
Israel – A haven for Arabs
Nice short article by David Ha’ivri, refuting slanderous claims about apartheid.
Shelter for homeless Africans
The Tel Aviv Municipality has set-up shelters for homeless migrant Africans sleeping in Lewinsky Park in South Tel Aviv. The Municipality currently operates a women's only shelter, a shelter for male drug users, and one for recovering male drug users. The city estimates there are around 700 homeless people in the city currently receiving assistance from the municipality.