Kenya Agriculture innovation center
The Israel-Kenya Don Bosco Agricultural Innovation and Technology Center (AITEC-EMBU) has been opened in in Embu County, Kenya. The new training center will bring Israeli technology to local farmers, including techniques to access fresh water and to boost food security.
Israeli delegation in Saudi Arabia
An Israeli delegation attended a meeting of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Riyadh, marking the first public appearance by Israeli officials in Saudi Arabia. The nameplate of the Jewish state was displayed on their desk.
UK Foreign Minister praises Israel
British Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, was warmly received on his first visit to Israel. Topics discussed included increasing bilateral cooperation in security, technology, and AI. He also made an important speech at the international security conference at Israel’s Reichman University.
Jewish, Druze & Muslim girls build ties through sport
The One Team summer camp, now in its second year, is an initiative by the Azrieli Foundation’s Sports for Social Impact (SSI), operated by World ORT Kadima Mada. It brings together Israeli girls (Jews, Druze, and Bedouin) to train and mix in all kinds of sports.
A new home for lone soldiers
Israel has begun building a state-of the-art home for 222 lone soldiers. It is being funded by the Friends of the IDF (FIDF), The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), and Ha'aguda Lema'an Hachayal (the Association for Israel’s Soldiers. It should open in Dec 2024.
A Chinese Jewish woman in the IDF
An amazing article. Staff Sergeant Abigail Windberg’s family roots originate in the ancient Kaifeng community in China’s Henan province. Her mother still lives in Beijing.
Tower of David tours for the deaf
The Tower of David Museum has conducted its first tour via sign language. It previously has run tours for the blind and sight impaired and created an enrichment course to train guides to work with people with low cognitive function. September is International Month of the Deaf.
$843 million for Eastern Jerusalem
Israel has approved a five-year, 3.2-billion-shekel ($843 million) plan to invest in eastern Jerusalem. It aims to reduce economic and social disparities for Arab residents in Israel’s capital city. It should improve infrastructure, health, welfare, personal security, employment, and education.
Saving the sight of Afghan children
The Retinoblastoma Silk Road Project treats young Afghan children with the potentially deadly eye cancer Retinoblastoma. Ophthalmologists from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center check images on Zoom and WhatsApp and refer children for treatment in Lahore, Pakistan.
Knesset porcupine saved
A tiny month-old porcupine was recently rescued from crows by guards at Israel’s Knesset (parliament). Her wounds were treated at the nearby Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Research Station of the Society for the Protection of Nature, and at the Biblical Zoo. She has now been released back into the wild.