Anav Silverman / Tazpit News Agency
ARTICLES BY: Anav Silverman / Tazpit News Agency
It’s Raining Chocolate in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV - Along with the much needed rain that drenched Israel this past weekend, Tel Aviv experienced a different kind of rain - chocolates...
Israeli Company Launches World’s First GPS-Based Mobile Heart Attack App
NEW YORK and JERUSALEM - The world's first HIPAA-compliant mobile application for cardiac patients and high-risk cardiac patients was launched for the U.S. market on...
Iran Celebrates 35 Years of Islamic Revolution, Netanyahu Says Israel is Strong
As Iran celebrated its 35"Žth anniversary of the Islamic revolution on Tuesday, February 11, with state rallies and declarations calling for the death of America...
Why it’s Cheaper to be Healthy in Israel
A study carried out by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture found that the cost of fruits and vegetables in Israel are lower - sometimes even...
Deaf Russian Jewish Group Experiences Israel for First Time
JERUSALEM - It was an unusual sight on Friday night at Judaism's most sacred site, the Western Wall. Near the blue-and-white Israeli flag, waving over the multitudes...
‘King of Fun’ Stewart Rahr Arranges 50 Ambucycles for Israeli Rescue Service
JERUSALEM - Stewart Rahr, a.k.a "The King of Fun", surprised a jubilant group of United Hatzalah supporters by quadrupling his initial pledge to arrange for...
A Polish Opera Director in the Judean Desert
Pre-state Israel experienced its first opera premiere when the Russian-born conductor and visionary Mordechai Golinkin directed Verdi's La traviata in September 1923. With no opera...
Italians Help Israel Protect Historic Sites in Holy Land
As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is a famous and familiar symbol to residents and tourists who...
Canadian PM Stephen Harper: ‘Delighted to be in Israel’
JERUSALEM - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen arrived in Israel on an official four-day visit on Sunday morning (Jan. 19). Accompanied...
A Mom From Esh Kodesh Makes Sushi – and Headlines
ESH KODESH - Maayan Shaar, 26, of Esh Kodesh had no idea that her family's favorite midweek dinner - sushi rolls - would become such...
Knesset Holds Official Tu B’Shevat Seder for First Time”Ž
JERUSALEM - For the first time in the 65 years of Knesset history, an official Tu B'Shvat ceremony was held by members of Israel's parliament on Wednesday...
Abbas Reveals Strategy in Current Peace Negotiations
In a recent speech at his presidential office in Ramallah, Mahmoud Abbas discussed his current position regarding the Washington-led peace negotiations. While speaking about the...
Jerusalem Most Visited City in Israel in 2013
Approximately 3.54 million tourists traveled to Israel in 2013, half a percent more than the previous record set in 2012, according to a report by...
The Israeli People and World Leaders Pay Tribute to Sharon
JERUSALEM - On Sunday, thousands gathered to pay their last respects to Israel's eleventh prime minister, Ariel Sharon. Sharon's casket was placed in the Knesset in an...
