Maurice Picow
Following the environmental problems caused by fish farming off the coast of Eilat, a new project is being developed to create large underwater fish farms off the coast of Ashdod, that are expected to produce thousands of tons of quality fresh fish annually. The specially designed growth cages will be able to withstand the [...]
Women of the Israel Defense Forces, by Ashkan Sahihi
Ashkan Sahihi is an Iranian-American photographer who has gained fame with his remarkable portraits. I met him at a party in New York several years ago, where his Drug Series - portraits of non-drug users feeling the effects of substances they were using for the first time [...]
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By Maurice Picow
The people of Israel lost one of their most beloved and talented artists with the passing of Yossi Banai on Thursday, May 11. A real ‘man of all seasons’ in the Israeli entertainment realm, Yossi was beloved and admired by all, from government ministers to the ordinary people who watched his performances [...]
A while ago we wrote about Jonathan Harris an internet artist and some of the great projects he does online. We now received word of his two latest projects “We Feel Fine” and “Love Lines”. Both worth a look.
It is with great pleasure that I write to announce the launch of two new works, [...]
The Israeli Ministry of Tourism has taken a whole new approach to advertising abroad. Instead of focusing on the holy sites, the Ministry is telling people they should choose Israel as their next vacation destination because it’s just…a great place to visit. Beaches! Cafes! Clubs and parties! Great restaurants! And all for far less money [...]
If you wish to witness the massive change that has occurred in Israel, and especially when it comes to Israeli culture, all you have to do is look at the publicity picture of the new Habima musical “Halahaka“. This new (and not so original) play is based on the hugely popular film from 1976 by [...]
Please be advised, this Saturday 6.5.2006 is the International Marijuana Festival in the National Park in Tel Aviv. Organizers are reminding visitors to remember that Marijuana is still illegal and to abstain from bringing illiegal substances. The picnic is organized to bring about the legalization of the marijuana plant in Israel [...]
The day of remembrance is now over. Independence day celebrations have started across Israel.
HAPPY 58 ISRAEL
Celebrating independence Photo: Roni Schitzer
Hat Tip: Ynet News
Today is Yom Hazikaron, Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism.
Today we remember the nearly 22,000 people who have died since 1948 as a result of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Bereaved families gather for ceremonies in cemeteries all over the country, the radio plays only sad songs, and most of the television stations [...]
In the past year, 138 members of the security forces have been killed in the line of duty, bringing the total of men and women killed defending the state since 1860 to 22,123. Today Israel remembers it’s fallen sons and daughters. At 8PM tonight the siren sounded announcing the beginning of this day of remembrance. [...]
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