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One of the largest gold treasures ever to be discovered in Israel was uncovered at near Herzliya. Over 100 gold pieces weighing around 400 grams were found at Appollonia National Park. They were buried during the 13th Century Crusader battles between Saladin and King Richard of England.

A US delegation of university presidents and chancellors has arrived in Israel for a conference exploring opportunities for academic and research collaboration with Israeli institutions. The delegation is learning about the state-of-the art research initiatives in the "Start-Up Nation."

A delegation of cadets from the United States Military Academy at West Point attended a week’s training seminar at the IDF's Tactical Command College. They toured the country and learned about the Israeli soldiers' expertise in counter-terrorism.

An archaeological dig in the lower Galilee near Kibbutz Hokuk has found a mosaic floor describing the story of biblical Samson and a Hebrew inscription from an approximately 1,600-year-old synagogue. The synagogue is probably that of ancient Horkuk, mentioned in the Talmud.

At Cleantech 2012 the JNF demonstrated that it has enriched Israel’s economy by 260 million cubic meters of water. This water is collected drop by drop from floods in the Negev and Galilee and from sewage treatment facilities across the country.

A new film about Yoni Netanyahu has been released. The commander of the Entebbe operation was an incredible individual and a role model for young people in today’s world.

Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi is the 9th hottest place on the planet, according to Washington Post’s Foreign Policy magazine. But that has not stopped it from also being Israel’s largest producer of dates. Kibbutzniks have cultivated 18,000 palm trees in temperatures reaching over 50 degrees centigrade.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new $1 million international prize to be awarded to Jews who win global recognition due to their achievements in the fields of science and the arts. “The prize symbolizes Jews’ great contribution to human development and will be a source of pride for young Jews around the world, ”

Following on from my comments about the Queen of England, royal watcher Eric Moonman says that “the Prince of Wales’ interest in the environment and Israel’s green successes have made him increasingly enthusiastic about a visit”.

Here are two lovely personal articles from Newsletter readers focusing on the Presidential Conference in Jerusalem. They both ask us to remember that the cornerstone for the success of tomorrow is our family.