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Law Says Pregnant Women Don’t Wait in Line
In a unanimous vote by the Israeli Knesset, a law was passed that women who are pregnant need not wait … Keep Reading
Israeli Banks Meet American Law
Foreigners in Israel are finding banking more troublesome than usual, and it’s not because of the language barrier, careless service … Keep Reading
Cigarette Butts for a Birthday Gift?
As the sun set on Friday night, July 19, which was also the Israeli version of Valentine’s Day, over a … Keep Reading
Lego Launches Women ‘Hall of Fame’ Museum in Israel
Israeli families and tourists can visit the Holon Lego Park from mid-July to the end of August to wander through … Keep Reading
Economy
Israeli Banks Meet American Law
Foreigners in Israel are finding banking more troublesome than usual, and it’s not because of the language barrier, careless service … Keep Reading
Plastic Usage in Israel is Rising
In just four years, Israel’s plastic tableware consumption has grown by 51%. In 2014, sales were estimated at $124 million … Keep Reading
Teenage Girls Advance in Tech Industry
The next generation of entrepreneurial women is in rapid development thanks to female entrepreneurs creating opportunities which didn’t exist when … Keep Reading
Haifa Public Transport Flashes Forward
Haifa’s public transport system is receiving a big upgrade. With the recent opening of the new central bus station, a … Keep Reading
Science
Cigarette Butts for a Birthday Gift?
As the sun set on Friday night, July 19, which was also the Israeli version of Valentine’s Day, over a … Keep Reading
Can Cells be Trained for Healthier Pregnancies?
A woman’s body is more adaptable than she may think. New Israeli research studies led by Hadassah Medical Center and … Keep Reading
King’s Head Found from 3,000 Years Ago
A 3,000-year-old king’s head figurine was found on the border of Israel and Lebanon. The king, so far, is unknown … Keep Reading
Bilingual Children Get Massive Benefits
For one fifth of first graders across Israel, Hebrew is not their homegrown language. Due to the increasing number of … Keep Reading
Life
Law Says Pregnant Women Don’t Wait in Line
In a unanimous vote by the Israeli Knesset, a law was passed that women who are pregnant need not wait … Keep Reading
Lego Launches Women ‘Hall of Fame’ Museum in Israel
Israeli families and tourists can visit the Holon Lego Park from mid-July to the end of August to wander through … Keep Reading
Jerusalem Light Festival Brightens Old City
There is something mesmerizing about a fresh splash of light hitting the most historical buildings of the past. For the … Keep Reading
Tel Aviv White Night Illuminates Israeli Culture
On the annual Tel Aviv White Night, the nonstop city pulls an all-nighter to celebrate her culture, her growth, and … Keep Reading
Nature
Israel is Not Prepared for Earthquakes
Northern tremors have run through Israeli earth, and many Israelis seem to be feeling ill prepared for an earthquake. Because … Keep Reading
1,000 Surfers Protest Gas Rig to Protect Mediterranean Sea
About one thousand Israeli surfers took to the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, June 22, not to surf, but to create … Keep Reading
Communal Living and Global Travel Blend
Two Israelis are changing the way people travel, live and work. Enter Selina, a new kind of hostel, and haven, … Keep Reading
Tel Aviv is a Top 20 Greenest City
City dwellers often submit to the reality of living in a concrete jungle as opposed to a green one. As … Keep Reading
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I’m Over 30, Single and Okay with it
“You need to start having children immediately,” said the cab driver, who went from complete stranger to worried safta during … Keep Reading
An American-ish Girl in Tel Aviv
I didn’t think I fit in. It showed in the small and simple things. Instead of the standard peanut butter and … Keep Reading
Early diagnosis of autism has 88% chance of Saving Lives
“There has to be another way,” thought Dr. Hanna Alonim, as she saw 6-year old children tied to their beds, … Keep Reading
Minimum wage rises in Israel
Beginning December 2017, minimum wage will be raised in Israel, from NIS 5,000 to NIS 5,300 per month. The NIS … Keep Reading