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By Rivka Borochov Thirty-five years ago, Russian Jewish scientists Lev Kreinin and Nelly Brodin cooked up a theoretical idea for the Russian space agency to collect energy from the sun to power satellites: a bifacial, or double-sided, solar panel. Twenty years ago, Kreinin and Brodin immigrated to Israel with their know-how. After partnering with Prof. [...]

From Jerusalem artichokes to an Israeli version of American Apple Pie

At the third annual Jerusalem marathon on Friday, Ethiopian runner Abraham Kabeto Ketla flew past the finish line at 2 hours, 16 minutes and 29 seconds, beating the record by three minutes

Said President Peres “. Your club motto is “Mes Que un club” and it’s true. Barca is ‘more than a club. It is a message. A message of togetherness. A message of friendship.”

All of this was possible following a 40-year search for the ruler’s tomb which was finally discovered in 2007 at Herodium on the edge of the Judean Desert.

Israel’s Flower Growers Association said the country is expected to export some 60 million roses, orchids, Bonsai trees and other flowers to Europe this Valentine’s Day.

Said teammate Tal Brody, , “He brought so much honor to Israel, and gave us so much pride and joy. Being a part of that historical team, in 1977, was very special.”

The outspoken, Bronx-born Jew was full of charm and chutzpah, says Israel’s Consul General Ambassador Ido Aharoni

The ties between New York and Israel, between the United States and Israel, are as strong as they are today because of towering figures such as Ed Koch

Small Country, Big Talk sits down with Sivan Ya’ari, Founder and President of Innovation: Africa. Sivan discusses how her organization has provided Israeli innovation to African villages, and in doing so, has impacted over 450,00 people. Click here to learn more about how the organization came about, specific projects they are involved with, and how [...]