Tag: Social Action

Read the Latest Democracy, Social Activism, Peace, Coexistence, Philanthropy, and Humanitarian Aid, news from Israel.

Getting to the heart of the matter

Whatever the political climate, the charity Save a Child’s Heart saves the lives of Palestinian children. Now the Israeli government and the EU have stepped

Putting coexistence center stage

Israel‘s mixed Jaffa Arab-Hebrew Theater may be an “island of sanity” according to its director, but its survival is by no means a foregone conclusion.

The potato guy

After nearly 30 years of research, Professor David Levy developed a potato that can be grown in hot, dry climates, and irrigated by saline water.

Who says old folk can’t drive?

An Israeli research team finds that older drivers are more sensitive to potential hazards, while younger drivers tend to focus only on the road ahead.

Still hope for Turkish-Israeli business

Their relationship may be in severe crisis, with calls for trade boycotts on both sides, but entrepreneurs believe the strong business connection between Turkey and

On the road

Arab, Jewish and Christian kids throughout Israel will be taking to the roads with free bicycles and training provided by Bikes4All, a project of the Israel Cycling Federation.

Israel joins the OECD

Israelis hope that membership in the prestigious OECD will improve the local business environment and make the country even more attractive to investors.   Photo

Teaching the ABC of love

When it comes to creating a better mental life for sick, underprivileged and gifted children everywhere, educators worldwide are turning to the expertise of one

Anyone for tennis?

The Israel Tennis Center hopes to produce a professional, top caliber, mixed Jewish-Arab team that will represent Israel in prestigious international tournaments. The Israel Tennis

Science on the train

An Israeli university is taking a new approach to learning by treating passengers traveling on the Israel Rail Service to a series of lectures by