Aug 12, 2010

Even though Israel has already partnered with NASA before (although the results of that were tragic), the Jewish state is now joining forces with the American space agency in order to help conquer the final frontier. During a meeting Tuesday at NASA Headquarters in Washington, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Israel Space Agency Director General Zvi Kaplan...

Nov 24, 2008

With the economic crisis severely affecting the auto industry, it looks as if the Governor of Michigan is seeking to add some job diversity to the region by attracting tech companies from the Jewish state. (Israel National News) After meeting with Prime Minister Olmert, the governor signed a joint agreement with Indusry and Trade Minister Yishai. The partnership...

Oct 6, 2008

With the US elections “all the rage,” it looks as if both parties are once again promoting themselves as Israel’s best friend. During the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden, the former briefly mentioned her desire to move the US embassy currently located in Tel Aviv to Israel’s eternal capital,...

Their is nothing more annoying rewarding than contacting a foreign government in order to haggle for a Visa so that you can visit that country in the near future (provided the government does not make you wait for several months). Joking aside, it looks as if US is seriously thinking about removing the Visa requirement (after briefly considering it last...

I would like to wish all of my readers ראש השנה (or Rash Hashana). Here is a video below courtesy of Aussie Dave (of Israellycool fame) that will hopefully bring a smile to your face during these “exciting times.” Posting will resume tomorrow. Content Copyright 2006-2009 of IsraGood. All Rights Reserved. Violators (and hosts) can be...

It looks like 13 Israeli tech firms will be visiting (note: or rather have visited) the US in order to meet with government officials from Georgia (the US state, and not the country). (Globes Online) Thirteen Israeli technology companies will meet major US companies in Atlanta this week, as part of a groundbreaking conference focused on harnessing Web 2.0...

Sep 9, 2008

Can business interests help bring peace to a troubled region? That is what a few individuals are hoping by constructing an industrial park located somewhere in the northern Gilboa region (Haaretz.com) The enterprise, which will cost $200 million and occupy some 350 acres of land, was approved on Monday by a joint Israeli-American committee, and will be built...

Jul 28, 2008

It looks as if Senator McCain (who previously toured Israel) is promising to move the American Embassy in Tel Aviv towards Jerusalem if he is elected President. But the question remains–will he? (Israel National News) Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain has categorically stated he will move the American embassy in Israeli from Tel Aviv to...

Jun 1, 2008

Update (7/3): Listen to this post, courtesy of Bnarrator! (Hat Tip: IsRealli) (Image: African American choir celebration Israel’s 60th birthday. Credit: Shachar Azran via Ynet News) While the neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan is generally known for its celebration of African American culture, it looks as if the folks from Harlem decided to show...

In order to help bolster Israel’s defenses against “less than friendly” neighbors (both near and far), President Bush is giving Israel a powerful new radar system that should compliment its missile defense shield quite nicely. (Ynet News) The system Bush may offer is known as a forward-based X-band radar and has been described by US officials...

May 7, 2008

While there have been several Israeli musicians profiled on IsraGood who help the world connect to Israel (or at least present a new image of the Jewish state), it looks as if one Israeli is using her music to help Jewish Americans reconnect with their homeland within the city that never sleeps. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) Though it is her New York debut...

Apr 21, 2008

It looks as if the Consulate General of Israel (located in New York) is promoting a new way to display the face of Israel to the world–literally. (Isrealli.org) The Consulate General of Israel in New York, in cooperation with the Salute to Israel Parade, has initiated a banner campaign entitled, “Faces of Israel.” Beginning May 4th, in honor...