About Viva Sarah Press

Viva Sarah Press is an associate editor and writer at ISRAEL21c. She has extensive experience in reporting/editing in the print, online and broadcast fields. She has jumped out of a plane, ducked rockets and been attacked by a baboon all in the name of a good story. Her work has been published by international media outlets including Israel Television, CNN, Reuters, The Jerusalem Post and Time Out.

Qualcomm founder gives $133m. to Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute

New state-of-the-art applied science and technology academy to bolster New York’s credentials as a global high-tech center.

Dr. Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx, presents an award to Sol Chip CEO Dr. Shani Keysar and Rami Friedlander, VP Business Development & Applications.

Sol Chip wins Energy Harvesting Award at IDTechEx

Israeli company honored for its development of innovative solar operated battery.

Cool Globes in Jerusalem: Each of the18 oversized Cool Globes artistically showcases a different solution to climate change – from solar power to rooftop gardens, green buildings to fuel efficiency.

Israel marks Earth Day

Solar pioneer Yosef Abramowitz hosts the world’s first full-length movie screening powered by solar energy — in Jerusalem.

Israel’s boutique winery sector is growing exponentially. Photo courtesy of Clos de Gat.

Taste Israel

Israel’s top 10 boutique vineyards

In the last 18 years the number of boutique wineries in Israel has leapt exponentially from seven to nearly 300. The quality of these new wines is attracting connoisseurs worldwide.

Israel in the Spotlight

Israeli food abroad

From Jaffa oranges to Max Brenner chocolate, cottage cheese to date-clove rugelach, Israeli fare is winning over international taste buds.

Alexander Shatilov competes on the floor in the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Floor Exercise final at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Israeli gymnast Alex Shatilov wins European Championship

Best Israeli gymnast ever shares gold medal with Britain’s Max Whitlock in men’s floor exercise final.

Israel ranks 2nd in ‘world’s most educated countries’

Study: 46% of Israeli residents had a tertiary education versus 31% for the OECD.

US Association for Cancer Research invites Israeli profs to join academy

Professors Avraham Hershko and Aharon Ciechanover – recipients of 2004 Nobel Prize in Chemistry – cited for groundbreaking research.

The Boston Marathon 2013 hosted 28,000 athletes from around the world. (Shutterstock.com)

Doctors credit Israeli ER expertise in Boston Marathon relief effort

Israeli Prime Minister, President extend condolences to the US and promise that ‘Israel stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the American people.’

“My first job was to coalesce what didn't exist,” says Shultz.

The ‘mayor of international Tel Aviv’

American social promoter Jay Shultz unites the White City’s young professional English-speaking community.

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