Goodbye, Seffy
Only a week after Israeli lost one of its greatest musicians, Arik Einstein, we all said goodbye to one our greatest comedians. Israeli actor and comedian Yosef (Seffy) Rivlin died Tuesday at the age of 66. Rivlin, who battled cancer for many years and even lost his voice as a result of the disease, was hospitalized for two weeks ago in serious condition at the hospice at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, where he passed away.
An unexpected invitation
It is not just Australia that is helping the UN take a more balanced towards Israel: For the first time, Israel has been invited to join the “Western European and Others” regional group at the UN Human Rights Council. This marks a major diplomatic achievement that significantly increases Jerusalem’s ability to advance its interests at the Geneva-based body. The Human Rights Council is not known for maintaining an objective point of view, condemning Israel more than countries that significantly violate human rights, such as Syria or China.
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What does Apple have planned in Israel?
Jonathan Medved, a leading American Israeli Venture Capitalist, explains in an interview to CNN why is the Israeli high tech sector continue to bloom. Plus, shares Apple’s future plans at the Start Up Nation.
Honoring lone soldiers during Hanukkah
While Americans across Israel chowed down on turkey latkes and cranberry sufganiyot during the eight nights of Hanukkah, lone soldiers originally from the land of the free also got to join in the festivities at a number of parties organized in their honor thanks to Nefesh B'Nefesh,American Jewish Committee, and the Michael Levin Lone Soldier Center.
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Gal Gadot mourns Paul Walker
Israel is not the only country to mourn the loss of a cultural icon this week. Paul Walker, star of Fast and Furious series, lost his life in a tragic car crash this past week. Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who co-starred in the action films, said goodbye to her good friend: “Lost a dear friend today. So sudden and tragic… Hard to believe… Paul was a great man with a big heart and passion for life. I'm so sad he's no longer with us. Can't believe I'm actually writing this… I'm sending my condolences to his family and his precious daughter Meadow. Rest in peace brother. We will miss you here.”
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