February 22, 2021
“Your ‘joke’ is ignorant . . . every citizen of Israel–Jewish, Muslim, Christian–is entitled to the vaccine. Apologize!” responded Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S.
By Aryeh Savir, TPS
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations Gilad Erdan has demanded that NBC apologize for a comic skit aired on Saturday Night Live which has apparent “anti-Semitic” undertones.
In...
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February 15, 2021
Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla joined the Sephardic Heritage International on January 28th for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, where he shared his Greek Sephardic family's story of tragedy and survival during the Holocaust.
"It’s a story that had a great impact on my life and my view of the world, and it is a story that, for the first time today, I share publicly," said Bourla during the...
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February 2, 2021
By TPS
Jared Kushner, former advisor to President Donald Trump, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his key role in formulating the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.
Avi Berkowitz, his deputy, was likewise nominated for the prize.
Attorney Alan Dershowitz submitted their candidacy. He is eligible to do so in his capacit...
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January 22, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNQjiGQDay0
We can't wait to host you in person in Tel Aviv, but until then, this should tide you over. Experience the bustling city of Tel Aviv through our eyes, in a special virtual tour.
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January 14, 2021
With two million Israelis having already received the first dose of COVID19 vaccine, Israel continues to use innovative ways to make the vaccination process safer, faster and easier. A COVID-free future is already on the horizon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_dYsIpDCPI
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December 29, 2020
Yael Shelbia has been awarded the top spot on the magazine TC Candler's list of the most beautiful women in the world for 2021.
By Ziva Mograbi-Kobni
Israel model Yael Shelbia has been awarded the top spot on the magazine TC Candler's list of the most beautiful women in the world for 2020.
The list ranked actress and "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot No. 22.
Overnight Sunday...
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December 15, 2020
Opinion: United Nations General Assembly last week passed 7 anti-Israel resolutions on the very day we learned Morocco will normalize ties, one even reaffirmed rights of Palestinian refugees but again ignored Jews expelled from Arab lands
Ben-Dror Yemini
Millions around the world have been transferred to re-education camps, vast territories have ...
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December 7, 2020
Meet an Israeli Air Force interceptor who explains what it’s like to operate the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System!
Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defense system has successfully intercepted thousands of missiles and rockets intended to kill Israeli citizens.
Did you ever wonder who the people are behind the life-saving technology?
This Israeli interceptor operates the Iron Dome and shares w...
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November 24, 2020
Researchers at Technion and the Hebrew University have developed tools to recognize early warning signs of suicide by analyzing social media texts.
By Tess Levy
Suicide takes one million lives worldwide every year and is the leading killer of people under the age of 24.
Following the tragic suicide of a 16-year-old Israeli boy, a group of Israeli researchers has developed new early-...
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October 15, 2020
Gal Gadot schools us in Hebrew slang. From "ma ani, ez?" to "tachles," Gal will leave you saying "ores" after this episode of Slang School.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX01L8wmhBk
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October 14, 2020
Undercover With Niv Sultan
The Israeli actress makes her international debut with Apple TV+'s new thriller "Tehran."
By Leigh Nordstrom
When Niv Sultan was growing up, acting seemed too preposterous a life to even seriously consider. She’d always felt a connection to the idea of being an actor, but from her parents’ living room in Jerusa...
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August 25, 2020
With Israel still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, comic Renny Grinshpan explores Tel Aviv - the city that never sleeps. Check out Tel-Aviv's authentic shuk and enjoy the city's stunning shores with this comic sensation as your guide. And find out just how much we are all missing you.
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July 17, 2020
Here is a short video of Israel. It is inspirational, stunning, radiant, ancient, eclectic and lively. Watch to see what we mean.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzZ_kWFnidY
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June 26, 2020
On March 28-30, 2020, the US-Israel air forces conducted a joint F-35 jet training exercise over southern Israel. It took place while most US joint military maneuvers with allied forces were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The exercise highlighted the blossoming, mutually-beneficial US-Israel strategic cooperation, which is driven by mutual threats and challenges, such as Iran’s Ayatol...
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May 11, 2020
Why would someone like Sebastian Cevallos, a university student in Ecuador, care about Israel? You'd think this tiny country on the other side of the globe from where he lives would have no bearing on his life. But it does. Here’s why.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ohFIJfZ4E
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April 10, 2020
Masada is an ancient fortress in Israel’s Judean Desert which symbolizes the strength and perseverance of the Jewish people throughout history. Here is a glimpse of this stunning archaeological site to hold you over until you can see the real thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0XkAPMgTwc
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March 17, 2020
Showing off the lowest place on Earth in style. Feel the calm of the Dead Sea's therapeutic water , and imagine the sand beneath your toes. There's no better way to de-stress!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhSDAHSK-w
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February 25, 2020
Opinion: Every time Jerusalem decides to embark on a military operation in the Hamas-run enclave, it finds its military superiority over Gaza's terrorist factions canceled by a wave of shrieking reporters and pundits as soon as the first brutal images of war surface
Ben-Dror Yemini|
Israel remains helpless in the face of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip.
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February 3, 2020
Even if you're an expert on all things Israel, we bet there are at least a couple of facts here that will take you by surprise! So check out these unexpected tidbits highlighting our unique land, culture, and innovative spirit
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January 7, 2020
111 years young, Tel aviv is already famous for its beaches, nightlife and amazing food scene, but here are 7 more important things you probably didn't know (but really should) about the White City!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsimbjmprUI
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January 2, 2020
North to south, east to west - Israel is interlaced with tens of thousands of archaeological sites, each carrying thousands of years of history, making Israel a country which holds the world's highest per-land ratio of archaeology sites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em4BB5NyJpY
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December 19, 2019
By Sara Nathan
Landing in Israel, with the wide expanse of desert set out in great big dusty trails beneath you, is intoxicating and at once an adventure beckons.
You may hear the siren cry of the call to prayer from a mosque, watch a family of Hasidic Jews stride to synagogue on Shabbat — or catch a glimpse of a dog surfing on the glistening waves of a Tel Aviv b...
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September 6, 2019
By: Yoram Ettinger
The Palestinian leadership is rehashing the notion that Palestine has been Arab/Muslim from time immemorial. But, is such a claim consistent with historic documentation?
According to Brown University Prof. David Jacobson, “the Greek Palaistine and the Latin [Rome] Palaestina… appear to refer not to the Land of the Philistines [Pleshet in Hebrew], but to the Land of Israel…...
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August 20, 2019
BDS is a global campaign to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel. The purpose of BDS is not to protest Israeli policies as some claim, but to isolate and pressure Israel until it collapses as a Jewish and democratic state. Furthermore, BDS dehumanizes Israelis and actively harms peace efforts by opposing Israeli-Palestinian cooperation.
https://www.facebook.com/StandWithUs/videos/10155616956...
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November 26, 2018
By: Solve Israel's Problems Staff
As more and more women are being recognized around the world politically beyond just their beauty, we couldn't help but recall our list of 47 Sinfully Sexy Jewish Men on TV. It didn't seem fair to leave the men without their competition.
Since it’s about more than just brains and beauty, this list takes into consideration women of the Jewish faith who exude ...
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September 18, 2018
When listing the world’s most notorious terrorist organizations, why is it that Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Boko Haram so quickly spring to mind, while Hezbollah is frequently forgotten? In this video, Tony Badran, Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains how the backing of Iran has served to legitimize Hezbollah on the world stage, while simultaneously making the group all th...
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September 11, 2018
The IDF values human life and helps those in need, regardless of their location. No matter the disaster, time and time again these humanitarian missions have been carried out quickly and effectively, saving thousands of lives. Over the years, the IDF sent 27 humanitarian missions around the world.
1953: Ionian Islands, Greece
The first humanitarian operation that the IDF carried out was ...
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August 27, 2018
By: Solve Israel's Problems Staff
Israel is a land of epic beauty and achievements, including its spirituality, technology, and cutting edge medical research. Not to mention Israel’s most indigenous attraction of all — its people.
Home to some of the sexiest men and women on the planet, it’s no wonder that much of Israel’s population is Jewish. Just like in Israel, Jewish men and women aroun...
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June 30, 2017
Even before the establishment of the state of Israel, the country had always taken pride in the central role women played in military organisations.
Mandatory military conscription is set in stone by the Israeli Defence Service Law of 1949 and was the first army in the world to introduce compulsory military service for both men and women. Since the very beginning Israeli women have been taking on...
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June 3, 2016
MAYAN TOLEDANO
Photographer Mayan Toledano was born and raised in Haifa, Israel. As a young girl, she threw herself into dance and art, relishing the freedom such creativity afforded her. She had hopes of making art into adulthood, maybe even traveling the world. But, even as a kid, she knew that when she turned 18, she’d put her plans on hold, and join the army.
Israel is on...
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May 11, 2016
68 reasons to celebrate Israel. Diversity, hi-tech, fun, delicious snacks and much more. Share this to wish Israel a happy 68th birthday!
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March 10, 2016
The precariousness of Israel’s narrow waistline
1. Pressuring Israel to retreat to the pre-1967 ceasefire lines – which is an 8-15-mile sliver along the Mediterranean, dominated by the Judea & Samaria mountain ridge – ignores Jewish history and represents a victory of wishful-thinking over the 1,400-year-old reality of Mideast violence, unpredictability, doublespeak, tyranny and hate-educat...
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December 4, 2015
REALLY PRACTICAL INVENTIONS: Jeans, Lipstick, the Ballpoint Pen, Contraceptives, Instant Coffee, Television Remote Control, Traffic Lights, Scotchguard, the Flexistraw.
REALLY BIG INVENTIONS: The Atomic Bomb, the Thermonuclear Bomb, Genetic Engineering, the Nuclear Chain Reactor, Virtual Reality.
CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Hollywood, the Sit-Com, the Long Playing Record, Woodstock, Sound Movies...
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June 30, 2015
Israel is one of only a few nations that conscript women or deploy them in combat roles, although in practice, women can avoid conscription through a religious exemption. A study of women in the IDF from 2002 to 2005 found that women are often superior in discipline, motivation and marksmanship. Oh and ....Israeli women are stunningly beautiful.
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January 22, 2015
The Torah provides very little guidance with regard to the procedures of a marriage. The method of finding a spouse, the form of the wedding ceremony, and the nature of the marital relationship are all explained in the Talmud.
Bashert: Soul Mates
According to the Talmud, Rav Yehuda taught that 40 days before a male child is conceived, a voice from heaven announces whose daughter he is going to...
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September 28, 2014
Here is our third video of women in the Israel Defense Forces. Israeli female soldiers are beautiful, brave and smart. We have plenty of pictures and lots of information here https://www.solveisraelsproblems.com/women-in-the-israel-defense-forces/#more and here https://www.solveisraelsproblems.com/pictures-of-israeli-female-soldiers/#more
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September 4, 2014
The prettiest soldiers in the world are in Israel. Here is our first video of women in the Israel Defense Forces. We have plenty of pictures and information here https://www.solveisraelsproblems.com/women-in-the-israel-defense-forces/#more and here https://www.solveisraelsproblems.com/pictures-of-israeli-female-soldiers/#more
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August 3, 2014
To all of you out there who are speaking out against the free democratic State of Israel:
WAKE UP! Why can't you understand that Israel is fighting radical Islamic terrorism for their own survival and for you? Do you realize that your harmful words are supporting Hamas and terrorism in general? You are also spreading anti-semitism. Read the words spoken by Prime Minister Netanyahu in his sp...
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December 9, 2013
It’s a fact, Israel has produced some of the most gorgeous women in the world. Jewish-born women around the globe are infamously known for their distinct features; often shapely, dark and sexy. Compiled here is a list of 30 of the most unforgettable, truly stunning Jewish woman who are under the age of 40. Of course this is all in fun and sorry if we left someone very deserving off the list.
30. ...
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September 6, 2013
Lenny Kravitz, Sammy Davis Jr. and Drake--oy! Not only have these three entertainers broken hearts and topped the charts, they're also part of God's chosen people.
We're in the midst of the High Holy Days, a celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The two-day celebration is believed to be the anniversary of the creation of the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, with customs that incl...
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February 1, 2013
JESUS (d. 30 C.E.), whom Christianity sees as its founder and object of faith, was a Jew who lived toward the end of the Second Commonwealth period. The martyrdom of his brother James is narrated by Josephus (Ant. 20:200–3), but the passage in the same work (18:63–64) speaking about the life and death of Jesus was either rewritten by a Christian or represents a Christian interpolation. The first R...
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January 26, 2013
Scarlett Johansson is a Jewish American actress and singer. She was born on November 22, 1984 in New York City. Her father, Karsten Johansson, is a Danish-born architect, and her paternal grandfather, Ejner Johansson, was a screenwriter and director. Her mother, Melanie Sloan, a producer, comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish family from the Bronx. Johansson began her theater training at Professional Chi...
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December 16, 2012
There is no doubt that the most beautiful, courageous, and intelligent female soldiers in the world are in Israel.
Just click on any picture below to enlarge it and turn on the slide show.
See hundreds more Israeli Female Soldiers pictures here:
Women In The Israel Defense Forces
Pictures of Israeli Female Soldiers
In and Out of Uniform
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October 30, 2012
Eva Green in Casino Royale
Barbara Bach in The Spy Who Loved Me
Jill St. John (Born as: Jill Oppenheim) in Diamonds are Forever
Tanya Roberts (Born as: Victoria Blum) in A View to a Kill
Jane Seymour (Born as: Joyce Frankenberg) in Live and Let Die
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October 4, 2012
“Bar Mitzvah” literally means “son of the commandment.” “Bar” is “son” in Aramaic, which used to be the vernacular of the Jewish people. “Mitzvah” is “commandment” in both Hebrew and Aramaic. “Bat” is daughter in Hebrew and Aramaic. (The Ashkenazic pronunciation is “bas”)
Under Jewish Law, children are not obligated to observe the commandments, although they are encouraged to do so as much as ...
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September 10, 2012
The Israeli bombing of a Syrian nuclear strike began with intelligence gathered six months earlier in a daring raid on the Austrian home of the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission director Ibrahim Othman, The New Yorker reported in its new edition.
David Makovsky, a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, wrote under the headline “The Silent Strike,” that in March 2007, Mossad agents...
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August 28, 2012
Converting to Judaism:
Conservative and Orthodox Jews require that the potential convert be instructed about how to live as a Jew, and undergo kabbalat ol mitzvot (agreement to do the commandments), mila (circumcision for men),* and tevilah (immersion in a mikvah [ritual bath]), and that the procedure be supervised by a Beit Din [court] of three people. Note that the members of the Bet Din mus...
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August 15, 2012
EPSTEIN, BRIAN SAMUEL (Shmuel; 1934–1967), British impresario, one of history's most successful show business entrepreneurs whose success in managing the Beatles changed the world of music. Epstein was born on Yom Kippur to Harry (Tzvi) and Malka ("Queenie") in Liverpool, where the family owned a furniture store and where Epstein became manager of the store's record department. When hi...
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June 8, 2012
If you've ever been to Israel, you know that there are so many wonderful things to see and do. But when you're just walking around, there is something that becomes very apparent. Israel has some of the most beautiful and exotic women in the world. On top of that, they're very smart and confident.
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You can also see pictures of Wom...
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May 12, 2012
Vital Statistics
Population of Israel
7,116,200
Israel size
8,000 sq miles
Note: Israel could fit into Florida 8 times
263 miles long – North to South
Width: between 9 and 71 miles wide (East to West)
Land
Available land useful for farming 15.45%
Rest is metropolitan areas, mountains and desert.
Population breakdown
Jews: 5,393,600 - 76%
Arab (Muslim, Druze): 1,413,500 - 20%
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May 10, 2012
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Esti Ginzburg was born in Tel Aviv, Israel on March 6, 1990. She comes from a family of architects and engineers. Her grandfather was involved in the original planning and construction of Zahala Tel Aviv. Ginzburg is Jewish.
Ginzburg started modeling at the age of eight with a milk advertisement and at the age of 14 signed a ...
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May 5, 2012
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There many famous Jewish actors working today and in the past. Some of the names you might know are Daniel Radcliff, Shia LaBeouf, Andrew Garfield, James Franco, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jeremy Piven, Tony Curtis, William Shatner, Chris Pine and Jake Gyllenhaal. For convenience, the list below shows both Jewish actors and actresses.
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March 31, 2012
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•Paula Abdul, US singer, former LA Laker Girl, panelist on American Idol
•Charles-Valentin Alkan, French composer and virtuoso pianist
•Herb Alpert, US musician
•Vladimir Ashkenazy, Russian conductor
•Emanuel Ax, US pianist
•Babydaddy (aka Scot Hoffman), US bassist, keyboardist, composer for Scissor Sisters.
•Burt Bacharach, US musician and songwriter
•Danie...
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March 17, 2012
The following list of Jewish Olympic medalists was compiled by Dr. George Eisen, Executive Director and Associate Vice-President at Nazareth College of Rochester, New York.
Dr. Eisen is the author of many books, studies and articles, including the award-winning Children and Play in the Holocaust, Games Among the Shadows (University of Massachusetts Press,...
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February 26, 2012
Here is a list of prominent commissioners, managers/coaches, and owners.
Roman Abramovich
Red Auerbach
Mark Cuban
Bruce Pearl
David Stern
Roman Abramovich, Russia, owner of Chelsea Football Club
Leslie Alexander, US, owner of Houston Rockets; former owner of Houston Comets
Ray Arcel, US, boxin...
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February 12, 2012
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Bar Refaeli (Hebrew: בר רפאלי; born 4 June 1985) is an Israeli model and occasional actress, most known for her modeling work and for her relationship with American actor Leonardo DiCaprio. She was the cover model of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Early life
Bar Refaeli was born into an Israeli Jewish family in Hod HaSharon, I...
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February 3, 2012
This list of Jewish athletes in sports contains athletes who are Jews and have attained outstanding achievements in sports. The criteria for inclusion in this list are:
1–3 places winners at major international tournaments;
for team sports, winning in preliminary competitions of finals at major international tournaments, or playing for several seasons for clubs of major national leagues; o...
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December 31, 2011
While the rest of the world was buying Iraq's story that their nuclear weapon production was solely for peaceful purposes, Israel stayed in reality and launched Operation Opera. They flew without detection to take out the nuclear reactor before it was too late. Whether they could admit it in the moment or not, when the Persian Gulf War hit, the whole world had Israel to thank for taking care o...
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November 26, 2011
"Israel is responsible for over 600 modifications in the current generation of General Dynamics' F-16 fighter aircraft, providing GD a multi-billion dollars bonus in research and development, improving GD's competitive edge in the global market, expanding the US employment and export base and enhancing US national security," said GD's plant manager in Ft. Worth, Texas. Similar benefits are enjoyed...
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November 7, 2011
The state of Israel has faced seemingly insurmountable odds throughout its entire history. From its hostile neighbors to its vast desert terrain to its unique demographic make-up, the Jewish state has had to overcome countless obstacles. And yet, it has emerged as a light unto the nations. The Jewish state is now a member of the exclusive Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OECD), has hund...
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October 28, 2011
Zionism is the Jewish national movement of rebirth and renewal in the land of Israel - the historical birthplace of the Jewish people. The yearning to return to Zion, the biblical term for both the Land of Israel and Jerusalem, has been the cornerstone of Jewish religious life since the Jewish exile from the land two thousand years ago, and is embedded in Jewish prayer, ritual, literature and cult...
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October 23, 2011
The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, otherwise known as the Mossad, has been appointed by the State of Israel to collect information, analyze intelligence, and perform special covert operations beyond its borders.
Over the years, the Mossad has expanded into many fields, the most prominent of which are:
Covert intelligence gathering beyond Israel’s borders.
Preventing the...
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October 14, 2011
Nobel Prizes are awarded by the Nobel Foundation of Sweden to men and women who have rendered the greatest service to humankind.
Between the years 1901 and 2011, around 850 laureates have been awarded Nobel Prizes.
Of these, at least 170 are Jews.
Less than half of one percent of the world's population is Jewish.
In 2011, five Jewish laureates were awarded a Nobel Prize: Daniel Schech...
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October 11, 2011
These are some of the Jewish actresses from today. Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Silverstone, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rachel Weisz, Amanda Peet, and Winona Ryder. For convenience, the list below shows both Jewish actors and actresses.
Name
Known For
Birth Date
Aaron Schwartz
Actor, The Mighty Ducks
4 January 1981
...
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October 10, 2011
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That’s what we’re doing. Why? Because Israel is a great country that does marvelous things for the world. Israel is tiny, but it is a world leader in science, technol...
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October 7, 2011
By Abigail Klein Leichman: Israel21c
A new exhibit pays homage to Israeli ingenuity behind gadgets like the Disk-on-Key, PillCam, solar windows and a space camera.
One of Israel's sources of pride is the enormous number of inventions and innovations that have taken root on its soil over 63 years -- despite challenges of geography, size and diplomacy. The ever-churning Israeli mind has broug...
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September 10, 2011
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See hundreds more Israeli Female Soldiers pictures here:
Pictures of Israeli Female Soldiers
Pictures of Israeli Female Soldiers
In and Out of Uniform
Israel is the only country in the world with a mandatory military service requirement for women. Women have taken part in Israel’s military before and sinc...
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