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American Immigrants Love Jerusalem

May 20, 2012

One-third of American olim choose Jerusalem as their home, and the percentage of olim moving to the capital is on the increase. The percentage of olim (immigrants) preferring Jerusalem as their new home in Israel has risen dramatically from the decade of the 1990s, when the vast majority of newcomers were from the former Soviet bloc. The most recent statistics available are from 2010, but th...

Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook Founder & Nice Jewish Boy

May 18, 2012

Synopsis Born on May 14, 1984, in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Mark Zuckerberg co-founded the social-networking website Facebook out of his college dorm room. He left Harvard after his sophomore year to concentrate on the site, the user base of which has grown to over 250 million people, making Zuckerberg a billionaire. The birth of Facebook was recently portrayed in the film The Social Network. E...

The Obstacle of World Opinion

May 16, 2012

World opinion should not deter Israel from enhancing Jewish roots and national security, expanding the Jewish presence in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the Golan Heights, and pre-empting Palestinian and Hezbollah terrorism. Adverse world opinion and global pressure have always been an integral part of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. The aim of this global campaign has been to eliminate ...

How Small is Israel?

May 12, 2012

Vital Statistics Population of Israel 7,116,200 Israel size 8,000 sq miles Note: Israel could fit into Florida 8 times 263 miles long – North to South Width: between 9 and 71 miles wide (East to West) Land Available land useful for farming 15.45% Rest is metropolitan areas, mountains and desert. Population breakdown Jews: 5,393,600 - 76% Arab (Muslim, Druze): 1,413,500 - 20%...

Esti Ginzburg - Israeli Soldier, Model, Actress

May 10, 2012

Click on a picture to enlarge or play slide show. Esti Ginzburg was born in Tel Aviv, Israel on March 6, 1990. She comes from a family of architects and engineers. Her grandfather was involved in the original planning and construction of Zahala Tel Aviv. Ginzburg is Jewish. Ginzburg started modeling at the age of eight with a milk advertisement and at the age of 14 signed a contract w...

Famous Jewish Actors

May 5, 2012

Click on a picture to enlarge There many famous Jewish actors working today and in the past. Some of the names you might know are Daniel Radcliff, Shia LaBeouf, Andrew Garfield, James Franco, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jeremy Piven, Tony Curtis, William Shatner, Chris Pine and Jake Gyllenhaal. For convenience, the list below shows both Jewish actors and actresses. ...

Why America Cares About Israel

May 4, 2012

This very short video was made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, better known as AIPAC.

The Right to Have a Jewish State

April 25, 2012

The question is not whether the Palestinians are an "invented people," but rather why Arabs deny Jewish history and Jewish rights to a state in Israel. The recent brouhaha about whether the Palestinians are an "invented people" misses the point. The real question we should ask is, "Why do Palestinian Arabs repudiate 3,000 years of Jewish history in Palestine and the rights of Jews to a state in...

Jews in the American Civil War

April 21, 2012

Click on a picture to enlarge. The Civil War divided Jews as it did all Americans. Southern Jews supported the Confederacy; Northern Jews favored the Union. Prior to the war, Jews as a group never took a public stand on slavery. Although many shared antislavery opinions, they viewed the Christian-oriented abolitionist movement with suspicion. A report to the 1853 meeting of a leading antislaver...

Men In The Israel Defense Forces

April 11, 2012

Click on a picture to enlarge it The Israel Defense Forces, commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal (צה"ל), are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel. The IDF is headed by its Chief of General Staff, the ...

The Outstanding Science and Technology in Israel

April 7, 2012

Jerusalem Technology Park Science and technology are amongst Israel's most developed sectors. The percentage of Israelis engaged in scientific and technological inquiry, and the amount spent on research and development (R&D) in relation to gross domestic product (GDP), is amongst the highest in the world.[1] Israel ranks fourth in the world in scientific activity as measured by the nu...

Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

April 4, 2012

The United Nations has frequently and disproportionately singled out Israel for exercising its basic right of self-defense. Like every other nation, Israel has an inherent right to defend its citizens. In responding to attacks to protect its citizens, Israel takes unprecedented precautions to limit civilian casualties. Israel has a right to self-defense. Like every other nation, Israel has an...

Famous Jewish Musicians

March 31, 2012

Click on a picture to enlarge •Paula Abdul, US singer, former LA Laker Girl, panelist on American Idol •Charles-Valentin Alkan, French composer and virtuoso pianist •Herb Alpert, US musician •Vladimir Ashkenazy, Russian conductor •Emanuel Ax, US pianist •Babydaddy (aka Scot Hoffman), US bassist, keyboardist, composer for Scissor Sisters. •Burt Bacharach, US musician and songwriter •Danie...

The United Nations Bias Against Israel

March 28, 2012

While the United Nations played a crucial role in the creation of Israel, U.N. history has been marked by persistent antagonism toward the Jewish state. The United Nations has passed more resolutions aimed at isolating Israel than resolutions condemning genocide, warfare, and human rights violations throughout the world. 1. A double standard for Israel. The United Nations has consistently emp...

Jewish Olympic Medalists

March 17, 2012

Click on a picture to enlarge. The following list of Jewish Olympic medalists was compiled by Dr. George Eisen, Executive Director and Associate Vice-President at Nazareth College of Rochester, New York. Dr. Eisen is the author of many books, studies and articles, including the award-winning Children and Play in the Holocaust, Games Among the Shadows (University of ...

What People in China Think About Jews

March 15, 2012

In this short video, people in China are asked about their general impression of Jewish people. China is a country where bookstores are full of titles like "The Magic of Jewish Investment" and "The Kaballah of Smart Business Management".

Jewish Owners, Coaches, and Executives in Sports

February 26, 2012

Here is a list of prominent commissioners, managers/coaches, and owners. Roman Abramovich Red Auerbach Mark Cuban Bruce Pearl David Stern Roman Abramovich, Russia, owner of Chelsea Football Club Leslie Alexander, US, owner of Houston Rockets; former owner of Houston Comets Ray Arcel, US, bo...

Israeli Supermodel Bar Refaeli

February 12, 2012

Click on pictures to enlarge. Bar Refaeli (Hebrew: בר רפאלי‎; born 4 June 1985) is an Israeli model and occasional actress, most known for her modeling work and for her relationship with American actor Leonardo DiCaprio. She was the cover model of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Early life Bar Refaeli was born into an Israeli Jewish family in Hod HaSharon, Israel. Her ...

Natalie Portman's Favorite Curse Word From Israel

February 11, 2012

Actress Natalie Portman is Jewish and born in Israel. In this interview on Bravo, she gives a funny reply to a strange question.

Pictures Of Gaza That The Media Never Shows

February 9, 2012

These are pictures of Gaza. The media never shows this. They would prefer that the world thinks it is a prison camp. You can click on a picture to make it larger.

IDF Soldiers Always Preparing for any Future Threats

February 5, 2012

Over the past year, the IDF has been preparing rigorously for any possible scenario that will threaten the people of Israel.

Famous Jewish Athletes

February 3, 2012

This list of Jewish athletes in sports contains athletes who are Jews and have attained outstanding achievements in sports. The criteria for inclusion in this list are: 1–3 places winners at major international tournaments; for team sports, winning in preliminary competitions of finals at major international tournaments, or playing for several seasons for clubs of major national leagues; or ...

The Work of an IDF Emergency Situations Instructor

January 31, 2012

Noy Eisen is an Israel Defense Forces Emergency Situation Instructor and her job is to teach fifth graders proper procedures in emergency situations that can arise in Israel. Just as the political climate in Israel can change dramatically in a moment, so too must Israel's citizens be prepared to do the same. She is preparing the next generation.

How Israel Protects American Soldiers

January 19, 2012

Every day, Israeli military innovations are helping to save the lives of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Because the United States has a deep strategic relationship with Israel, the U.S. military is able to learn from the Israel Defense Forces’ vast combat experience. Below are some of the life-saving Israeli military advances that the United States uses today. Advanced Medical Trainin...

How The Israeli Air Force Destroyed Iraq's Nuclear Reactor

December 31, 2011

While the rest of the world was buying Iraq's story that their nuclear weapon production was solely for peaceful purposes, Israel stayed in reality and launched Operation Opera. They flew without detection to take out the nuclear reactor before it was too late. Whether they could admit it in the moment or not, when the Persian Gulf War hit, the whole world had Israel to thank for taking care o...

Israeli Fashion Models

November 29, 2011

Click on a picture to enlarge. This is a video of some of Israel's top fashion models. Gal Gadot, Rotem Sela, Yael Goldman, Dana Frider, Yael Bar-Zohar, Anat Elimelech, Agam Rodberg, Adi Himelbloy, Esti Ginzburg, and Bar Refaeli. For more pictures and information on Bar Refaeli click this link http://www.solveisraelsproblems.com/israeli-super-model-bar-refaeli/#more

Israel is America's Unique Ally

November 26, 2011

"Israel is responsible for over 600 modifications in the current generation of General Dynamics' F-16 fighter aircraft, providing GD a multi-billion dollars bonus in research and development, improving GD's competitive edge in the global market, expanding the US employment and export base and enhancing US national security," said GD's plant manager in Ft. Worth, Texas. Similar benefits are enjoyed...

Israel's Contributions to the World

November 7, 2011

The state of Israel has faced seemingly insurmountable odds throughout its entire history. From its hostile neighbors to its vast desert terrain to its unique demographic make-up, the Jewish state has had to overcome countless obstacles. And yet, it has emerged as a light unto the nations. The Jewish state is now a member of the exclusive Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OECD), has hund...

What is Zionism?

October 28, 2011

Zionism is the Jewish national movement of rebirth and renewal in the land of Israel - the historical birthplace of the Jewish people. The yearning to return to Zion, the biblical term for both the Land of Israel and Jerusalem, has been the cornerstone of Jewish religious life since the Jewish exile from the land two thousand years ago, and is embedded in Jewish prayer, ritual, literature and cult...

What Will a Palestinian State Be Like?

October 26, 2011

What Will the New Palestinian State Look Like? by Giulio Meotti: Global leaders are so busy pontificating on how essential it is for a “State of Palestine” to be founded that none of them seems to have noticed that it already exists. Since the Palestinian Authority was established in 1994, the contours of the “State of Palestine” have taken form in front of our eyes. So what will this famous ...

The Mossad: Israel's Intelligence Service

October 23, 2011

The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, otherwise known as the Mossad, has been appointed by the State of Israel to collect information, analyze intelligence, and perform special covert operations beyond its borders. Over the years, the Mossad has expanded into many fields, the most prominent of which are: Covert intelligence gathering beyond Israel’s borders. Preventing the...

Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes

October 16, 2011

The biblical kingdom of David (1000 BCE), followed by Solomon, was the Jewish people’s first independent nation-state, with Jerusalem as its political and spiritual capital. Over the following three millennia, the Jewish nation of Israel was conquered by numerous foreign empires including the Persians, Greeks and Romans. Mass expulsion by imperial rulers led to the majority of Jewish people be...

170 Jewish Nobel Prize Winners

October 14, 2011

Nobel Prizes are awarded by the Nobel Foundation of Sweden to men and women who have rendered the greatest service to humankind. Between the years 1901 and 2011, around 850 laureates have been awarded Nobel Prizes. Of these, at least 170 are Jews. Less than half of one percent of the world's population is Jewish. In 2011, five Jewish laureates were awarded a Nobel Prize: Daniel Schech...

Famous Jewish Actresses

October 11, 2011

Click on a picture to enlarge. There is a long list of Jewish actresses in Hollywood. These are some of the ones that are acting today that you might know. Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, Gwyneth Paltrow, Winona Ryder, Alicia Silverstone, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rachel Weisz, and Amanda Peet. For convenience, the list below shows both Jewish actors and actresses. Na...

October 10, 2011

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Israel's Top 45 Greatest Inventions of All Time

October 7, 2011

By Abigail Klein Leichman: Israel21c A new exhibit pays homage to Israeli ingenuity behind gadgets like the Disk-on-Key, PillCam, solar windows and a space camera. One of Israel's sources of pride is the enormous number of inventions and innovations that have taken root on its soil over 63 years -- despite challenges of geography, size and diplomacy. The ever-churning Israeli mind has broug...

Women In The Israel Defense Forces

September 10, 2011

Click on a picture to enlarge or play slide show Israel is the only country in the world with a mandatory military service requirement for women. Women have taken part in Israel’s military before and since the founding of the state in 1948, with women currently comprising 34% of all IDF soldiers, fulfilling various roles within the Ground, Navy and Air Forces. The 2000 Equ...

Interesting Facts About Israel

September 9, 2011

Israel: Diverse, Creative, and Free Israel, the 100th smallest country, with less than 1/1000th of the world's population, can make claim to the following: Israel has the highest ratio of university degrees to the population in the world. Israel produces more scientific papers per capita than any other nation by a large margin -109 per 10,000 people - as well as one of the highest per ...