Startups are taking all kinds of shape in the startup nation. Much like the co-working spaces which have sprung up across the world, a new conscious community cooperative is following suit in the form of an elderly co-living space in Israel. For a group of about thirty people between the ages of 50 â 75,… […]
As he walks through the streets of Nazareth, Salim Sharif follows his guide dog Winston. Though Sharif may not see with full vision, he knows that Winston is protecting him just as much as he needs to protect Winston. Of the 27,000 people in Israel who are blind, about 250 have guide dogs, and… […]
As the judo competitor takes his place on the gold stand, the flag is raised and the anthem is sung. This is the story for every gold medalist winner at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Judo Tournament â except for those sports competitors who represent Israel. Of the 12-member team of Israelis present at the… […]
The Tel Aviv municipality has decided to honor its Olim, the people who choose to move to Israel to live from around the world, and their endless contributions to Israeli society in a month-long celebration. From October 23 until November 29, there will be a series of events hosted by the Tel Aviv municipality to… […]
While some people move to Los Angeles to get famous, Shai Asor made the move from Israel and found that his best friend and bunny, Bini, is the one who just made it into the record books. Bini the Bunny now holds the record for the most slam dunks for a rabbit in one minute.… […]
It started when I was in grade school. We would spend one day a year hopping from hut to hut, judging our favorites based on decorative space, dessert menu, and parental kindness, or how big they sliced the rainbow cake. As a young student at Hebrew day school, it quickly became one of the most… […]
The Israeli population is growing rapidly. In the past year, the Central Bureau of Statistics recorded a rise in population of 156,000 people. With a secure motherhood culture, perhaps parallel to the fact that Israel has the highest fertility rate according to the OECD, over 172,000 babies were born in the past year, and 43,000… […]
A call has been made throughout Israel, and a surge of students in need of English are hoping to receive help. The Israeli educational system begins teaching English in third grade, and many young Israeli children have not mastered the language with ease. Depending on the community they live in, and perhaps how much English… […]
Bees are the queens who make honey, and honey is a symbol of a sweet Jewish new year. To our readers, donors and friends – the whole team at Israel Between the Lines wishes you the sweetest, healthiest new year yet. From our family to yours, Shana Tova! Bees Need Balanced Diet to Survive Itâs… […]
Real estate in Israel is a fierce market due to the highly limited space and increasingly high demand. The Central Bureau of Statistics has recently rolled out some surprising news â housing prices dropped by about 24% since the same time last year. According to the report, housing prices fell as much as 16% in… […]
Sleep is one the most important physiological functions of our body. When people donât get enough sleep, the body and brain is affected on a long-term basis, causing a decline in concentration, can weaken the immune system, cause depression and much more. While everybody is different, the average person needs 7 to 8 hours of… […]
With its borders smaller than the state of New Jersey, itâs incredible to imagine the exponential way the Israeli wine industry has grown. Israelâs climate and various topographies offer an abundant advantage to vineyards which are scattered throughout the country. From the heat of the Negev desert, to the cold and snowy Hermon mountain, each… […]
The new school year in Israel is starting off healthy thanks to new government regulations put in place by the Ministry of Health. A recently signed provision requires afternoon programs and kindergartens to serve nutritious food, and provide educational context surrounding it. The new program begins at the perfect time to instill healthy eating habits… […]
Almost 1,000 Israeli teenagers have opted to spend their summer vacation learning how to provide medical care with Magen David Adom, or MDA first aid response organization have acquired hundreds of teen volunteers, aged 15 â 18, who not only learn basic first aid but also how to prevent diseases, and the harm of smoking… […]
The yenta days are long-gone, and Jewish grandmothers across the world are stuck in continuous head shaking mode, ever since modern dating mayhem has taken over. It used to be that two people were introduced, a woman was courted, a man was considerate â and then they got married. Today, the singles scene runs rampant… […]
What time is it? Someone chose to ask. Despite there being one answer in theory, the question garnered hundreds of responses in mere minutes. Thereâs only one place which can produce these kinds of results on a Facebook post, and itâs no longer a secret. Eight years ago, Secret Tel Aviv opened its virtual gates… […]
There’s something about summertime in Israel. As the cool weather melts away, a celebratory energy seems to sizzle throughout the land in all directions. Summertime worldwide always means things are heating up; however, the incredible Mediterranean summers promise adventure, opportunity and a refreshing charge of life – even despite the hot, hot temperatures. Tourists from… […]
For some, Israel is a place to call home. For others, visiting Israel is a distant dream â and especially for those with special needs. Brimming with culture, history and a range of beautiful geography, there is a slew of humans waiting desperately to journey to the Holy Land â and now they can. Thanks… […]
