Tag: People

The people of Israel are innovative, creative, concerned and involved. Come and meet some of the most interesting individuals in the country.

Israel’s blacksmith champ

It may be a small profession in Israel, but the country’s blacksmiths are winning acclaim worldwide. Meet Zeevik Gottlieb, one of the world’s finest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZNfRLh6gT4

‘Every preemie is a new adventure’

Dr. Iris Morag introduces new approaches in family-centered care and long-term assessment for fragile newborns at an Israeli hospital. Photo courtesy of Mayanei HaYeshua Medical

Abu Ghosh – the home of hummus

A little Arab town on the road to Jerusalem has gained fame as the hummus capital of Israel after one of its residents won the lottery in Chicago.

The Israeli who fights AIDS in Africa

Public health activist Dr. Zvi Bentwich has been lauded for a lifetime of combating AIDS in Israel and Africa. He’s also the grandson of a legendary malaria fighter in pre-state Israel.

Four years by bike across the world

He’s already cycled 60,000 kilometers – now Israeli adventurer Roei Sadan is in the final leg of his incredible journey across the planet. Looking into

Israel’s Chinese medicine man

Roni Sapir is a world authority on the ancient medical art, teaching it to Israelis and Chinese and treating patients in several countries.

Let peace begin with water

Named a Hero of the Environment by TIME magazine, Israeli lawyer Gidon Bromberg and his colleagues in Friends of the Earth Middle East are also

Noa – still searching for another way

The Israeli singer-songwriter and peace activist performs all over the world, often with her Israeli-Arab duet partner, Mira Awad. Photo by Michal Fattal/Flash90 Ahinoam Nini