Israel is taking steps every day towards the environmental bandwagon. Having spent years trying to minimize use of plastic, the government has agreed to a country-wide law which will go into effect on January 1, 2017. The law states that disposable bags in grocery stores will cost customers ten agurot each if needed. The… […]
Over one million people a year die in car crashes, and one company is on a mission to lower those numbers and make the roads safer for all. Since communication is truly the key to life, an Israeli/US based startup has created a life-saving app to prove it. Nexar has released an app allowing cars… […]
Israeli tourism has experienced many losses in the past, and there is finally good news again. This past November, Israel saw an all-time high of 287,900 tourists, which is an increase of 38% since last November. Tourism Minister Yariv Levin mentions there were âintense marketing efforts directed especially at new countries like China and India,… […]
Three young Jews decided they were tired of getting tchotchkes for Chanukah, and are now inspiring people worldwide to use their âgeltâ for more than gifts. Donate the 8th is rallying Jews worldwide to host Chanukah gatherings and to choose a good cause to contribute to, instead of buying others useless gifts. The annual Donate… […]
Gear up for an Arabic food festival unlike any other. Over 45 chefs from the four quarters â Muslim, Christian, Druze, and Jewish. Culinary superstars from across the region will gather in Haifa for a 3-day food festival, not only to share their expertise in satisfying appetites, but also to stand together to support Haifa… […]
There is a reason why the UN initiated an international day to âEnd Violence Against Womenâ on November 25, and the subject of domestic violence against women is continued to be discussed worldwide. A study recently conducted by the Ben Gurion University in Israel proves that almost 40% of women in Israel between the ages… […]
When the world is in need and Israel can help, the small country is often times the first on the scene to aid humanitarian causes. From earthquakes to floods, to helping animals and hospitals, Israel has been spotlighted in the latest exhibition called My Name is Israel, a 15-slides presentation created by Israel21C. My Name… […]
Men across the globe have begun growing moustaches and beards in an unstoppable epidemic that is catching on worldwide. It began with No-Shave November, where a group of young men in Australia chose to grow out their facial hair to raise awareness for the alarming rates in which men were getting prostate cancer. Their aim… […]
The hundreds of blazes which set Israel aflame last week are still being tended to by teams, though all are now said to be under control. While the cause of the fires remained unknown, security forces suspect the fires were caused by arson. The dry weather and wind helped spread the fires quickly throughout the… […]
The first ever corporate social responsibility (CSR) conference is being held in Israel this week. A natural born leader when it comes to environmental sustainability and innovation, Israel was named Top Innovator in Clean Technology by the Global Cleantech 100 Index, and is continuing to lead the world in its CSR endeavors. While many companies… […]
