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Results from last school year's exams showed a significant jump in achievement in the core subjects of math, English, science and technology and mother-tongue studies.

Has Michael lost his senses? Don’t fret – it’s a spoof film clip of sharks, vultures and squirrels that certain madmen are claiming to be Israeli spies. It would be hilarious, if only millions didn’t believe it.

Rabbi Moshe Black, director of Bayit Yehudit, says that in light of numerous requests from the kibbutz and moshav movements this year, there is a great need for volunteers to participate in, and lead prayers, in these communities.

Tel Aviv University archaeologists have discovered thousands of long, thin cutting tools at Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv. It shakes up previous ideas of prehistoric civilisations.

30 years after being imprisoned and tortured in Ethiopia, Rabbi Yehudah Salah, 50, made history on Monday by becoming the first Ethiopian rabbi officially recognized in Tel Aviv, and has been placed in charge of the city’s Ethiopian community.

When Australian Gerard and his Birthright tour guide Michal found out they were born on exactly the same day, they knew they were destined to build their Israeli home together.

In a James Bond-style operation, eleven important Jewish works, some dating back 1,000 years were spirited out of Damascus and are now in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Another great article summarising Israel’s achievements. “Boycotting Israel – a crime against humanity” by Ben-Dror Yemini.

Cheer yourself up with this article which analyses the latest Israeli satisfaction survey and concludes that despite what might be in store for us in the coming year, we still love our little country.

Researchers have discovered deep fresh water springs on the floor of the Dead Sea. Meanwhile, a parallel study has found new forms of life growing around the fissures in the sea floor.