Contemporary Jewish art in Jerusalem
The first ever Jerusalem Biennial for Contemporary Jewish Art will open on September 16th, just before Sukkot. This special event, meant to last many years, will provide a stage for the creative forces that are active today and relate, in one way or another, to the Jewish world of content. Once every two years, all those interested in art, Judaism or both, will gather from around the world to enjoy a wide range of unique and revelatory art. In order to produce this one of a kind event, the producers and creators seek our donations.
How much does an average tourist spend in Israel?
A recently published 2012 Inbound Tourism Survey Annual Report reveals new information regarding the characteristics of tourists and visitors to Israel. According to the survey, which was carried out by the Tourism Ministry among a representative sample of 25,000 families, the average tourist spends around $1500 in a visit to Israel. How much would you spend?
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An Israeli breakthrough in Nanotechnology
This week, the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel announced that it had figured out a way to overcome one of the most daunting technological issues that has been holding back Nanotech development. This breakthrough will not only change the world of computers, but will also help save lives. For example, it will allow doctors to more easily treat a wide variety of diseases, as mechanized and computerized atom-sized self-propelling devices will be able to reach and treat parts of the body that currently require major surgery.
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The first electric bus took a test drive in Tel Aviv
A first of its kind fully electric bus in Israel began to make rounds on Tel Aviv's No. 5 line. The bus provides a smoother, quieter ride for passengers while producing far less pollution than its gasoline-guzzling counterparts.
No Israeli anthem in Barça's visit
Last week, the celebrated Catalan soccer team, FC Barcelona visited Israel and Bethlehem, visited holy places, toured the land and met with youth from Israel and the Palestinian Authority. During the preparations, the Education Ministry was asked to fund the Israeli part of the event. Education Minister Shai Piron gave his consent, under the condition that “Hatikva” would be played before the team began its training.The organizers agreed, but right before the event at Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv, the team announced that there is no need to sing the Israeli anthem, because Palestinians can be offended. During the team's visit to the Palestinian stadium, however, the Palestinian anthem was played. “Playing for peace?”