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Public park preserves Second Temple village

Posted on August 6, 2018

Khirbet Arza is a little-known archaeological gem on a scenic hilltop in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood. When remains of a Second Temple era Jewish village were discovered, an archaeological green park replaced the planned apartments and shopping mall. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=105819

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10 Israeli nature reserves

Posted on April 15, 2018

Lovely 2-minute video featuring Einot Tzukim, Hula valley, Ramon crater, Eilat coral reef, Mount Hermon, Beit Shemesh stalactites cave, Ein Gedi, Yotvata Hai Bar, Gan Hashlosha and the Banias. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4SFWuf0eywA?rel=0

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Israel’s currency reserves

Posted on March 18, 2018

I often report (see here) on Israel’s reserves of foreign currency which increased by $14.6 billion in 2017 to a record $113 billion. The Bank of Israel invested this, earning a 3% return – nearly twice the average rate of … Continue reading →

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Currency reserves increase by $4.6 billion

Posted on February 12, 2018

Israel’s reserves of foreign currency jumped by a record $4.6 billion to a new high of $117.6 billion at the end of January, compared to the end of December. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/7-2-18.aspx

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Foreign reserves rise by almost $1 billion

Posted on January 14, 2018

Israel’s foreign exchange reserves increased in December to end at $113 billion – $931 million higher than their end Nov 2017 position. They represent 33.2 percent of GDP. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/07-1-18.aspx

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New record for currency reserves

Posted on December 10, 2017

The value of Israel’s foreign currency deposits increased to a new all-time record at the end of November of $112 billion – an increase of $770 million from its end October value. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/7-12-17.aspx

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Currency reserves up to $111 billion

Posted on September 10, 2017

August saw another record level for Israel’s Foreign currency deposits.  The new level is just over $111 billion – up nearly a billion dollars from the end of July’s level. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/7-9-17.aspx

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Reserves now at $108.7 billion

Posted on July 9, 2017

Israel’s foreign currency reserves increased by $1.3 billion in June to an all-time-record of $108.706 billion.  The natural gas reserve fund increased to $11.39 billion. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/6-7-17.aspx

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New and expanded nature reserves

Posted on July 2, 2017

Israel is adding and expanding five nature reserves. The new reserve is Katzir (in Wadi Ara). Makhtesh Ramon (the Ramon Crater), will become a national park. Lahav Darom, Har Giora, and Harei Yehuda are to be expanded.  All will be … Continue reading →

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Currency reserves soar by nearly $2 billion

Posted on May 14, 2017

Israel’s foreign exchange reserves rose by another $1.97 billion during April, to reach a record $105.14 billion (33% of GDP).  It includes $250 million added into the fund set-up to reduce some of the adverse effects of natural gas production … Continue reading →

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