Bridging differences through music

"Addressing the ongoing phenomena of women's exclusion in Israel, Pehlivanian says he has great respect for religion and its values, but notes that he remembers reading about women singing and dancing in the bible. Classical music does not differentiate between men and women, he adds."

Bridging differences through music



LeBaron D'Erlanger, Sidi Bou Said - Tunisia



"We met with Abu-Taled, and agreed to plant a grove on Tu B'Shvat in order to block the dust," Ravivi said. "Abu-Taled was very enthusiastic, and promised to bring friends and employees. 

Ravivi, Abu-Taled hard at work (Photo: Haim Zach)

School children from the Efrat settlement and residents of the neighboring Palestinian village of Jurat al-Shama planted trees together in an initiative that promoted co-existence in the West Bank, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Wednesday. 

Jews, Palestinians plant trees together in West Bank

First female Arab physician to head medical department in Israel.

"Meet Dr. Suheir Assady, newly appointed to head the Nephorology Department at the Rambam Healthcare Campus in Haifa, she is the first female Arab physician in Israel to head a department."

Israel, known as the only Democracy in the Middle East, is a state that is able to embrace its citizens' achievements despite their race, color and religion. If Art can bridge between different peoples to live side by side in a just peace, Science does too! 

First female Arab physician to head medical department in Israel

Israeli firm brings light to poor countries

GLW started developing its technology two years ago and is already developing lighting systems for Nigeria, Ethiopia and Columbia. “We believe that we contribute to a better world by giving countries a technology that enables access to such a basic service as light for everybody,” said Zeev Jakoby, GLW’s Managing Director. 
Israeli firm brings light to poor countries

Arab, Jewish teens discover similarities.

 "We discovered that we had a lot more in common as teenagers than what we thought," said Radan, an 11th grade student from St. Joseph Seminary.

"Successful dialogue project between Arabs and Jewish teens Photo: Buthaina Bishara"
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4129878,00.html

Israeli University voted best place in world to work.

Israel's Weizmann Institute has once again been singled out by The Scientist as one of the best places in the world for academics.

http://www.israel21c.org/technology/israeli-university-voted-best-place-in-world-to-work-video

Computer Chip Implant to Program Brain Activity, Treat Parkinson’s

"But researchers have their sights on an even more ambitious goal: rehabilitating the brain’s learning capacities, which would require increasing neural plasticitity. If the ReNaChip could be used to create and strengthen new connective networks, it could partially improve an older brain’s ability to learn new tricks."

Saving an Arab Baby

"IDF paramedics save life of an Arab woman giving birth in settlement where Fogel relatives were sitting shiva. The paramedic noted that on the day of the Fogel massacre, settlers saw fireworks and celebrations in nearby Palestinian communities, but added that the local medical team is committed to assisting anyone in need. Palestinians from the nearby village of Nabi Salah gathered around the paramedics along with the new grandmother and could not hide their joy. "They thanked us and told us they named the girl Jude," Corporal Levin said. "I volunteered for Magen David Adom since age 15 and it's the first time I witnessed childbirth. It was an amazing feeling, to hold the girl that was just born in my arms, and to know that in this complex place we did something good."