Tag: People

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

From high hoops to home truths

Perhaps Israel’s most-famous sportsman, Tal Brody is now a Goodwill Ambassador: “With my 45 years in Israel, I can help other people see many beautiful

A much nicer place than people imagine

Searching for Israel’s soul, Emmy-award winning NBC bureau chief Martin Fletcher chose to walk the country to cover daily living, rather than daily confrontations. On

Israeli ambassador on the ivories

While he no longer resides in the country full-time, world-class concert pianist Victor Goldberg says that wherever he roams, he sees himself as an ambassador

Trading the catwalk for the farm

Avishai Trabelsi abandoned the catwalk for a career marketing his father’s designer fruits and vegetables. Brought up on a farm, Avishai Trabelsi turned to modeling

Israelis win US science medals

There will be two Israeli-Americans among the 10 scientists to receive the US National Medal of Science from President Barack Obama. Nominated by the chancellor

Ready to reap a potential windfall

With a commitment to producing 10 percent of Israel’s electricity via renewable energy by 2020, the government is putting its support behind wind farms. Catching

Galvanizing the Bedouins to go green

Green architect Michal Vital-Baron is at the forefront of a movement that’s introducing natural building techniques to the Bedouins in southern Israel. Green architect Michal

Helping pets in a crisis

Convinced that compassion for animals will positively impact society, Khaya Dinsky tirelessly volunteers for their cause, giving a helping hand in times of trauma. Khaya

Following her nose to Italy and back

Tamar Cohen-Zedek traveled to Italy to study veterinary medicine but the aromas of Italian cooking enticed her in an entirely different career direction. Cucina Tamar