Jan 31, 2007

It looks like a new Israeli startup has discovered a new way to treat ulcers, which may lead towards happier patients suffering from a painful disease. (Israel 21st Century) But the woman called ‘Tammy’ by everyone from new acquaintances to long time employees of the company she founded four years ago – HealOr – doesn’t let the...

A company called Klil Industries has been helping out “the sun shine state,” with a product that may help Floridians secure their homes in times of stormy weather. (Globes Online) Klil Industries (TASE: KLIL) will be the first Israeli company to sell anti-hurricane paneling to states in the US. The company recently clinched its first sale worth an...

It looks like three pieces of Jewish art has been returned back into kosher hands after having been stolen during world war two by the Nazi’s. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) The drawings to be given back by the Courtauld Institute of Art, valued at up to $23,519, are attributed to 17th-century painters Giuseppe Bibiena and Carl Ruthart. A third drawing, by...

I like the thought behind the idea, and the design looks semi-futuristic, but I am not to sure if I would have these items in my room, especially with pets around. But these lampshades, are designed from a food I don’t enjoy on the dinner table–squash. (Israel 21st Century) Shuli Levin’s lampshades look so good you could almost eat them. But...

Jan 30, 2007

His name is Ovadia Hamama, and although I have heard similar things done by American artists, (with Christian songs) it’s not everyday that you hear someone taking Jewish prayers and putting them to a modern beat. (Ynet News) It is Israeli rock in the deep meaning of dealing with spiritual issues relevant to Israeli reality. It is Jewish rock because of...

Jan 30, 2007

Well, sort of–kind of–not really. Although the Amish have strict dietary laws (which are very close to Orthodox Jews) they decided to market Kosher food as it was healthy for the wallet, if not for the body as well. (Israel Today) “It provides opportunities for our business here in the US and abroad, and satisfies the needs of the growing...

I forgot to post about this, but New York Mayor Bloomberg is either going to be visiting Israel fairly soon, or is actually in Israel checking out the sites as I type. (New York Daily News) Mayor Bloomberg will travel to Israel next week to announce that a new station of the Israeli emergency medical service in Jerusalem will be named after his late father, City...

That is good news to hear. (Israel National News) Statistics showed 0.08 percent fewer Israelis – 206,000 — were looking for jobs as compared with figures a year ago. With all that has been happening in Israel, the fact that more Jews are finding jobs is definitely a good sign. Hopefully this trend will continue and convince more Jews to make Aliyah...

It looks like the Israeli’s have done it again! First they conquered Iran (at least the people’s hearts) and now they are doing it again in Venezuela! (Ynet News) The critically acclaimed Israeli film ‘Walk on Water’, the story of an Israeli Mossad agent has taken Caracas movie theaters by storm. The movie’s success was reported...

It’s not every day an Israeli ambassador is greeted with applause at the United Nations. But today was not an ordinary day for Israel, as the UN takes the time out to reflect upon the horrible tragedy over half a century ago that caused over 12 million lives to be lost, half of them Jewish. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) Hundreds of Holocaust survivors and...

Jan 29, 2007

Two Astronauts, one from NASA and the other from the Canadian Space Agency have decided to take a trip towards the holy land in order to pay their respects and appreciation for Ilan, the Israeli astronaut who died in the Columbia explosion. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) Joseph Tanner from NASA and Steve MacLean from the Canadian Space Agency were scheduled to...

Here is an interesting article showing a side of Judaism within the religion that many people may not be aware about. (Aish.com) [I]t is interesting to note how pervasive environmental legislation is in Jewish law with the consequence that one who follows halacha to the fullest, would, if only from repeated exposure, develop a highly refined environmental...