‘Israeli companies are creating jobs and economic growth wherever they go.’Mid-sized cities and states across the United States have been realizing something that bigger states like New York and California have known for a long time: Israeli high tech and …

Jerusalem program pioneers video as therapy
Jerusalem’s Ma’aleh film school has developed a unique course that trains therapists how to use video to rebuild lives.
Israeli doctors deliver new smiles
Dr. Eyal Winkler examines a young patient as a concerned mother looks on.When Dr. Eyal Winkler, Dr. Yitzchak Zilinsky and Dr. Yigal Shochat, three experienced plastic surgeons from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center arrived in Huancayo, Peru this past February, they …
Israeli researchers stem the tide of desertification
Jaap Van Rijn, pictured on the left, a senior lecturer in aquaculture, has developed a system for growing fresh or seawater fish in inland ponds, even in the desert. (Photo: Judy Siegel)As the planet heats up, the population grows and …
Protecting Israel’s coastlines with Zalul
Zalul volunteers hold a demonstration against fish farming in the gulf of EilatTo protect the environment effectively and accomplish long-term change, environmental advocacy groups need to be run like a successful business – with focus and determination.If that’s true, then …
Israeli agricultural know-how helps Angola grow their own
Angolans are producing Israeli varieties of produce such as eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and watermelons.Using advanced irrigation technology imported from Israel, Angola is now growing fresh produce for its citizens. Thanks to a joint Angolan-Israeli venture, for the first …
Israel’s 31st government sworn in
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert shakes hands with President Moshe Katsav during an official ceremony after the swearing in of the new government at the President’s residency in Jerusalem Thursday. (Photo: AP)Israel’s 31st government was officially sworn in on Thursday, with …
US-Israel scientific cooperation blossoms
US Ambassador to Israel Richard Jones speaks at the Fulbright Israel anniversary symposium on US-Israeli scientific and technological cooperation. (Photo: Kobi Koenicks)Tens of thousands of Americans who suffer from severe and seemingly untreatable gout may soon find relief for their …
Israel adds sparkle to the diamond trade
Processing about one-half of the world’s gem-quality rough diamonds in dollar terms, Israeli diamond companies today provide the stones featured in a vast amount of the diamond jewelry sold worldwide.A unique new diamond mined in Canada and polished in Israel …
Israeli voters make their voices heard
Acting Prime Minister and Kadima leader Ehud Olmert hugs colleague Shimon Peres after the exit polls showed Kadima winning the most seats in Tuesday’s elections. (Photo: AP)The Kadima Party, led by Ehud Olmert, will likely be given the mandate by …
Casting a vote for Israeli democracy
Students at Hunter College in New York partake in IsraelVotes’ online voting. (Photo: Ahron Shapiro)Ian Sherman is the kind of voter that gives political analysts fits. Like many first-timers in the Israeli elections, Sherman still finds himself among the ranks …



