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Israel: Future Gay Tourist Hub?

Is Israel becoming a hub of international gay tourism, I Googled Israel ponders. He observes: “There is a clear trend definitely geared towards bringing in more gay vacationers and, to be more precise, their holiday dollars.” Sviva Israel as a best ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  16 Oct 2009

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Israel: Charitable Giving at Every Level

“The difference between being charitable and being a philanthropist is having a strategy,” writes Richard Marker in eJewish Philanthropy, explaining why “You Don't Need to Be Rich to be a Philanthropist.” Tourists are held at gunpoint, prompting Rick ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  16 Oct 2009

Israel: Can Tel Aviv Become a Biking Mecca?

BaLashon (On the Tongue) explores the Hebrew term kalgas קלגס, meaning soldier. He discovers Latin roots: “Caliga- Roman sandals, secured with nails (which made quite a bit of noise)- were apparently frightening enough to give their name to the Roman ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  16 Oct 2009

Israel: Blog Action Day for the Environment

As bloggers around the world geared up for October 15 to write about climate change and the environment, the Israeli blogosphere focused on a different date. This year, environmental organizations, activists, and perhaps bloggers as well, will mark ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  16 Oct 2009

Israel: Ahmadinejad A Jew?

On Saturday, October 3rd, Britain's Telegraph published a story claiming that Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's family may have Jewish roots. The assertion is based on a photograph taken during the elections where President Ahmadinejad is seen ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  7 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad,  Elvis Presley,  The Jerusalem Post,  Mehdi Karroubi,  US State Department

Israel: Conscietious Objectors on World Tour

Israeli youth who conscientiously object to army service are on an international tour to raise awareness. Ibn Ezra reports: “They did not dwell on their personal stories. They are using their visit to educate people about the conflict, and the ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  7 Oct 2009

Israel: Daniel Lubetzky: Social Innovator for Arabs, Jews

Blogger and social innovator Daniel Lubetzky of Peaceworks, an organization promoting business relationships among Arabs and Jews, has been named by Times Magazine as one of 25 “Pioneers in Social Responsibility.” All comments are moderated. Do not ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  7 Oct 2009

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Israel: Film Clip of Anne Frank Released

The Anne Frank House has released the only known film footage of Anne Frank, taken on June 22nd, 1941. This 20 second video, sourced from Israellycool, features Frank at 12 years old leaning out of a window at a neighbor's wedding. All comments are ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  7 Oct 2009

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Israel: Ahmed Amrani Promotes Eco-Awareness Among Bedouins

Ahmed Amrani, municipal leader and eco-activist, speaks about his role in increasing environmental awareness among the Bedouin of southern Israel. All comments are moderated. Do not submit your comment more than once or it may be identified as spam. ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  7 Oct 2009

Israel: Prayers and Practices for Day of Atonement

This year, Yom Kippur was celebrated by Jews around the world on September 28th. As the holiest day of the Jewish calendar approached, Israeli bloggers took to the internet to share their thoughts, feelings, and hopes for the new year. Non-Jewish ...

From MAYA NORTON, Global Voices Online,  4 Oct 2009

Related Topics: United Nations General Assembly,  Mahmoud Ahmadinejad,  Crocs, Inc.

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