The Nature Index ranked the worldâs top 200 research centers, and Israelâs Weizmann Institute of Science landed sixth on the list, and the first international best after the top five listed in the United States. The number one school listed is Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. The institutions were ranked according to the impact… […]
Household electricity rates in Israel are high. After a recent push from the Public Utilities Authority, they are looking to create a change and solve some fundamental issues within the electricity sector. Though the new changes will only decrease the annual household spend by about NIS 120 per year, the move is the first step… […]
Cities from north to south are taking measures to conserve environmental resources, decrease pollution, and support the latest wave of smart transportation. Due to continuous growth of the Israeli population and as a result of the number of cars and buses on roads, municipalities across the state of Israel are establishing efforts to prevent further… […]
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… […]
âItâs not my festival. It belongs to the people.â Spoken by Amikam Kimelman, who played an instrumental role in the creation of the International Jaffa Jazz Festival, and three years down the line, is still going strong, despite its shaky beginning. As a well-known producer, saxophonist and composer, Kimelman is also a founding member of… […]
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… […]
With only three runners in the transit game, Egged took home the Red Line win when it becomes the first official operating line in the upcoming Tel Aviv Railway system. The massive public transport infrastructure is only one year into building, and daily efforts are steadily steaming forward to a timely start in 2021, reports… […]
Hundreds of dancers from across the world fly to Israel to experience training at Israelâs dance companies every year. Despite the small country, its dance culture is highly respected, rigorous, and a highlight for dancers on a global scale. Nika Antuenette, a 26-year old dancer currently living in New York City, has traveled to Israel… […]
The Ultra-Orthodox community of Jews is expanding their own horizon and aiming to move away from focusing solely on the high holidays – by taking strides into high tech. 12angels is the first official investment fund for Israelâs Ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, community. The fund aims to raise $5 million dollars and is dedicated to entering… […]
For the past three consecutive years, HIV/AIDS cases have been on the decline in Israel. This is thanks to the dedication of the Health Ministry to running various projects aimed to prevent and cure the previously fatal disease. Thanks to data from the National HIV Center in Israel, 2016 saw only 385 new cases of… […]
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… […]
Thanks to the annual Worldâs Best Awards travel survey conducted by Travel and Leisure magazine, the Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel is ranked number eight in the top ten list of best international airports. For its fifth consecutive year, the Singapore Changi Airport received the number one spot. Every year, the well-known New York… […]
The future has arrived, and itâs being delivered by a squad of drones, or an octocopter dubbed the âMule.â Enter Flytrex, an Israeli company which provides tailored technology for individuals and businesses who want to offer quick deliveries at a lesser cost, and with the swipe of a smartphone. Founder and CEO, Yariv Bash, was… […]
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… […]
Israeli culture tends to be rushed, aggressive and refreshingly direct. It can be seen in the bustling streets and it can be heard in the way that people speak to one another. The Israeli community is like one big family â for the good and the bad â and sometimes their tone can be harsh,… […]
Itâs no surprise. Software developers and the technological talent are in high demand in Israel, the Start-Up Nation â and all eyes on are on the techie newbies. The IDC Herziliya recently held a job fair for its students and graduates, and hosted over one hundred hi tech companies looking to fill jobs like software… […]
