He didn’t know beans about coffee, but Alon Halevy’s ‘Israeli can-do attitude’ gave him the confidence to write a book spanning 30 countries.
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Gin Lee launches her label in Israeli boutiques
Singaporean fashion designer credits Israel’s ‘why not’ attitude for her success in starting an eponymous line of pure silk women’s wear.
The woman behind Israel’s favorite parade
Float designer Zipi Ifat heads a team of carpenters, painters and welders who make the annual Holon Adloyada Purim Parade in Israel a smash hit.
Sweet-singing success story
How a radio ad and a psychic put Israeli native Rosi Golan on the path to a career writing songs heard on commercials, TV shows and movies.
Israeli racecar driver has the right formula
Excelling in a sport that doesn't exist in his native Israel, Alon Day is so skilled on the track that he's been signed with a US Formula 3 team.
Parkinson’s pioneer
Prof. Moussa Youdim is the driving force behind breakthrough drugs to slow the progression of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, and continues to chalk up significant neurodegenerative drug innovations.
Israel’s 18-year-old high-tech whiz kid
He’s only 18, but Ben Lang is already a serial entrepreneur. Now he’s co-founded Innovation Israel — a community for startups, entrepreneurs and investors.
‘Constant surprises’ keep professor digging for more
‘There’s no reason to do archeology if you’re not having a good time,’ says Israel’s Prof. Aren Maeir.
Buildings that fit the urban fabric
Israeli-born architect Kobi Karp has projects from Abu Dhabi to Grenada, and won a competition to draw plans for a new medical school in Safed.
The break-dancer who does it with her fingers
Holon resident Lilach Chen invented the art of finger break-dancing. Viewers and corporations worldwide can’t get enough of it.
Museum of Architecture to open in Israel
The museum is a homage to Bauhaus architect Munio Gitai Weinraub by his son, Israeli film director and architect Amos Gitai.