Winemakers revive ancient Negev Wine Route
Nine wineries make modern use of the ancient Nabatean grape-growing terraces in Israel’s Negev Desert, a perfect climate for the craft.
Abigail Klein Leichman, a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c from August 2010 until her retirement in March 2024, moved to Israel in 2007. She has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.
Nine wineries make modern use of the ancient Nabatean grape-growing terraces in Israel’s Negev Desert, a perfect climate for the craft.
The Israeli discovery of a cancer-driving protein could lead to a new weapon in the currently losing battle against brain tumors.
The volunteer program gives teens responsibility for handling essential firefighting tasks, propelling many to future careers.
Israeli app-makers help you find your music soul mates, turn your party guests into photographers, and earn Facebook followers for your business amongst other things.
Harvest holiday brings Israelis and visitors into the great outdoors.
Two-thirds of the world population is infected with H. pylori bacteria. An Israeli company offers the most advanced diagnostic system to find it.
Botanica, a Jerusalem social business, provides transitional employment for people with mental illness, and activities to involve the public.
Encouraging new talent to live and work in the city provides a compelling reason for young singles and families to remain in Jerusalem.
Israeli researchers suggest transport officials gather and analyze Twitter posts to better plan traffic and transit strategy after a major event.
Shimon Gepstein’s researchers forgot to water their engineered tobacco plants, stumbling upon a huge innovation for a hungry planet.
For people with physical challenges, loneliness is the biggest challenge of all. The Inbar organization exists to address this need.
Budding Israeli fashion designers create heritage gowns in a new exhibit which opens in Israel and travels the world.
A new Israeli study suggests an innovative and noninvasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s at a fairly early stage.
Biodesign Innovation Program benefits from the expertise of Jerusalem’s best and brightest in medicine, business, engineering and law.
Volunteer ‘social improvement teams’ from Tze’ela give ordinary Israelis a systematic, 10-step process to address problems in society.