Meet Shadi – an Arab in the IDF
Israeli Arab Yoseph Haddad talks to another Arab who volunteered to serve in Israel’s army. It provides an important message about the Jewish State.
Success story of an Israeli female CEO
Great article telling the journey of Kira Radinsky from Kiev during the Chernobyl disaster, to Aliya during the Gulf war, obtaining a PhD, working for Microsoft and eBay, then founding Diagnostic Robotics (see previously) in order to save patients’ lives.
Disability is not disabling
December is Israel’s Disabilities Awareness month and the town of Kfar Saba made it special by hosting a fashion event featuring 15 special fashion models - residents of all ages with disabilities. Each had their moment to shine on the catwalk, cheered by family, friends and neighbors.
A children’s museum in the Galilee
The Children's Museum of the Galilee has just been allocated land to build an exciting place where all Israeli kids can interact, play, all while developing skills and opening their minds to learning. You can help them by donating - in dollars, sterling, or shekels.
$2 million+ for children with serious illnesses
The SeriousFun Children’s Network gala in New York raised $2.2 million for Israel’s Jordan River Village (see previously). The village, one of 30 camps and programs founded by the actor Paul Newman, has hosted 22,000 children with serious illnesses during the past 10 years.
Bedouins in hi-tech
More details about NGO Siraj (see previously), helping Negev Bedouins enter the Israeli high-tech workforce. Its Executive Director Fahima Atawna has degrees in chemical engineering and public health. Some 10 college graduates also work at Bedouin startup Siraj Technologies.
Israeli President welcomed in Bahrain
President Herzog became the first Israeli head of state to make an official visit to Bahrain. His two-day trip included a stop in the United Arab Emirates. “Deeply moving to hear Hatikvah, our national anthem, in Bahrain next to His Majesty the King.” President Herzog tweeted.
The 5th safest country for tourists
US insurance comparison website The Swiftest ranked Israel fifth safest in its list of “The 50 Most (and Least) Deadly Travel Destinations. Despite media-driven fear, Israel is very low in homicides, violence, poor hygiene, accidental poisoning, infectious disease, and traffic accidents.
Israel to build WHO’s first digital health center
At the opening of the World Health Organization European Conference in Tel Aviv (see previously) Israel’s President Herzog announced that Israel will be working with the WHO to establish and promote the first International center for digital health.
Azerbaijan see Israeli Education innovation
ORT - Israel’s leading science & technology education network invited 50 educators from Azerbaijan to its Tel Aviv Innovation Center. They learned about Israeli education techniques such as interactive displays, creating wood models, and autonomous teamwork.