Paul Newman’s legacy for Israel
A camp belonging to the deceased actor opens to Israeli kids who are terminally ill, or suffer from genetic or chronic diseases. It is the first of its kind in the Middle East.
Keeping greenhouse gases down
The Israeli government has allocated NIS 151 million for projects that aim to reduce emissions. It supports Israel’s commitment given at the Copenhagen summit in Dec 2009.
Uncovering the largest city in Canaan
Hazor was so important, it was burned down three times. First by Joshua, then by Deborah and finally by the Assyrians. Now Israeli archaeologists are raising it from the ashes.
Retired at the age of seven
As a guard dog for the Knesset, Kai the Labrador retriever has reached the age where duties, such as sniffing out explosives, put too much strain on his fitness. Time to put his paws up!
Ambulance of wishes
Donated by Swedish friends of Magen David Adom, this vehicle is for taking terminally ill patients to any desired destination in the country, in the utmost comfort.
The Blue and White flotilla
400 people boarded a small fleet of four ships, including the ‘Gilad Shalit’ and set sail on Sunday afternoon from the Ashkelon Marina on a mission to show solidarity with Israel.
A pro-Israeli artist in London
Noam Edry held a solo exhibition at Goldsmiths College as part of the MFA Fine Art Degree Show. It challenged the relentless campus demonisation of the Jewish State.
Jon Voight visits rocket attack victims
The Oscar-winning actor (and father of Angelina Jolie) expressed his support for Israel and strengthened those who were being treated at the Soroka Hospital in Beersheva.
300,000 in 12 years
That’s the number of young Jews that have participated in Taglit/Birthright trips to Israel since they began in 1999. 150 guests attended the birthday event.
Astronomic honour
A Jewish day school in California has been renamed in memory of the first Israeli astronaut. The Heschel West School in Los Angeles will now be known as the Ilan Ramon Day School.