The Yedid Trio in action – ‘It’s a homage to both Arab and Jewish culture.’ A Jewish prayer and an Arab melody are not typically found in the same piece of music. But Yitzhak Yedid and his new trio are …
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North American Muslim learns about tolerance in Israel
Javeed Sukhera loves what he calls “the vibrancy of Israel.” When Javeed Sukhera told friends in Toronto that he’d be spending the next three years of his life in Israel, some of them were aghast. “Israel? Of all the countries …
Israel’s man in China ushers in a dairy revolution
Lior Yaron: You’d be surprised at just how much Israel and China have in common when it comes to conditions for dairy farming.Despite their impressive Holstein pedigree, they were a motley bunch of cows – some spewing out meager quantities …
The man who heals the victims of violence
Dr. Amal Khoury: At Hadassah no one notices or cares what you are. The staff are like one large family.If you ever got mangled in a car crash, you’d want someone like Amal Khoury to put you back together again. …
Israeli discovery of cow gene could result in healthier milk
A science-based approach underlies dairy farming in Israel. In fact most Israeli farmers are more likely to make their rounds, carrying a palm pilot than a bucket.Israeli scientists have discovered a gene that determines the concentration of protein found in …
Israeli researcher at forefront of virtual reality technology
Most people have never witnessed a terror attack. But the graphic depiction of a suicide bus bombing on the computer screen that Prof. Patrice (Tamar) Weiss is displaying seems vividly real. Watching it – in three dimensions and full sound …
Israeli ‘survivor’ flower boasts cells in shape of Star of David
“We have never before seen a structure like this in the cell walls of plants,” says Dr. Rina Kamenetsky. “This is a very rare structure – maybe even unique.” It’s known as the ultimate survivor. It grows wild in Israel, …
Israeli makes a difference in South African township
Galit Cohen in Orange Farm: To leave now would be like not doing anything at all.Imagine a 9-year-old who has watched his parents die, and is now responsible for raising his younger brothers and sisters. Now imagine some 200 households …
Israeli ice hockey makes tracks
Israel’s junior hockey team players ‘love the action and speed of the game.’It could be a rink anywhere in North America. The kids, in their hockey gear, scramble onto the ice and begin practice. They’ve got a former NHL coach …
Israel sends doctors, supplies to aid tsunami victims
Israeli soldiers gather supplies to be sent to victims of the disaster in Sri Lanka. (Photo: IDF Spokesman)Israeli doctors were among the first foreign medical personnel to reach Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Sunday’s devastating tsunami that left thousands …