Tag: People

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

An electric conductor from Israel

Gisele Ben-Dor: The desire to conduct grew in me naturally.Internationally renowned conductor Gisele Ben-Dor may have been born in Uruguay, but her heart is in

An Israeli vision for the future

Ronny Douek: The real, long-term solutions for most of Israel’s social problems lie in the creation of a new civil society that takes full responsibility

Seeing Israel through his eyes

Noam Shalev: Over the years you manage to develop sharper senses as to what stories are more interesting.By showing to the world those sides of

An Israeli light shines at Cannes

Israeli director Keren Yedaya holds her Camera d’Or Award for her film ‘Or’ (Mon Tresor) presented at the 57th Cannes Film Festival. (Photo: Reuters)Israeli filmmaker

In Israel, genius abounds

Dr. Frank Luger, the head of Mensa Israel: “If you’re gifted, you have a moral obligation to help those less fortunate.”So far there are 262

Israeli boxer pulls no punches

Twenty one-year-old Israeli boxer Merhav Mohar: “I’m a very proud Israeli.”To most people, Israeli sports fall into two primary categories: soccer and basketball. But boxing?

Stopping cancer before it starts

Dr. Moshe Shike: “It’s important to have the confidence that you can accomplish what you are out there to do.”Like an experienced coach leading his

A non-linear life

Professor Ilan Troen on the grounds of Ben-Gurion University: There is a fascinating story in Israel. Professor Ilan Troen’s appointment to the new Karl, Harry

More than just a soup kitchen

Vered Slonim-Nevo: Our motives are not religious, but to help the poor and help the poor help themselves. It all started with a television documentary.

Upholding the law

Menachem Mazuz’s appointment to the post of attorney-general symbolizes a step forward for Israelis who immigrated from Asian and African countries.It was unlikely when Menachem

Slam dunk – Israeli-style

Villanova basketball star Liad Suez was named Big East co-player of the week on December 15.Liad Suez, a 22-year-old Israeli, is dazzling fans of the