Last year, he came second in the World Championship for remote control helicopter pilots. Now, aged nine, Israeli Alon Barak is going for the title again. The 3D Masters contest for remote control helicopter pilots takes place in Spain this …
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Israeli and Palestinian kids make music together
For some Jewish and Arab children music is proving to be the path to peace, as they join forces to create a unique music video exploring the message of coexistence. Israeli and Palestinian children from the Windows of Peace program …
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Summer in the city – Tel Aviv splashes and shines [video]
When the summer heat is on, Tel Aviv is the place to be. Natives and tourists alike describe the city that never sleeps as the best spot to enjoy the hot summer months. ISRAEL21c interviews tourists and native Tel …
Celebrating Israel’s musical roots
Twelve of Israel’s top ethnic musicians are working together to bring the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic roots of Israeli music back to life in the Debka Fantasia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHjVYodZE7Q As a child living in Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, Israeli musician Yisrael …
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World’s birdlife in danger if Israeli sanctuary closes [video]
Without one Israeli professor, half a billion of the world’s birds would be facing the threat of extinction. So why is his vital bird sanctuary under threat? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz-RhR9Ezhg Israeli professor, Reuven Yosef manages a home for half a billion migrating …
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Finding fame in unlikely places [Video]
For Israeli musician, Oren Lavie, persistence is paying off. After failing to achieve the fame he was looking for in Europe, he found unexpected interest in the United States. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrIJaW3Yvsw Today he lives in Los Angeles, and his music was …
From the catwalk to MTV
Israeli Amiram Eini made his name as a top international model, now he intends to make it big as a musician with his band, Amiram Inc. After a successful career in modeling, 35-year-old Israeli-Norweigan Amiram Eini decided he …
Israel fashion designer looks to social networking
Israeli designer Mirit Weinstock launched her fashion line five years ago. She now has sales worldwide and has created an innovative marketing concept using social networking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86UhZZsvsPw Most fashion designers look to other designers for inspiration, but Israeli fashion designer …
Let’s get our models healthy
Adi Barkan, Israeli fashion photographer and agent creates SIMPLY U, to foster a new cadre of healthy models to work in the industry. When a model collapsed in his arms and later died of anorexia, it woke Israeli fashion photographer …
Throwing a Frisbee for Middle East Peace
A group of 20 Ultimate Frisbee assistant coaches flew in from the US to take part in the first peacemaking event in Tel Aviv. Ultimate Peace is the brainchild of US conflict consultant Dr. David Barkan and Israeli engineer Dor …