From Michael Lichtenstein to Mark Birnbaum, so many iconic and strong movies being made with a Jewish focus — Some quotes from recent great Jewish flicks:
“There are few Jewish heroines as iconic as Fanny Brice, portrayed perfectly by Barbra Streisand. (Accept no substitutes.) Babs’ most famous role [in Funny Girl] has her singing classics ‘People’ and ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade,’ while reminding everyone that there’s more to fame than being a conventionally pretty face.” Buzzfeed.com
“Gregory Peck is a journalist who goes undercover as a Jew to expose antisemitism in Gentleman’s Agreement. This controversial film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, which was a nice ‘f*** you’ to the Los Angeles County Club, who had refused producer Darryl Zanuck access after mistakenly thinking he was Jewish.” Buzzfeed.com
“The brilliant astrophysicist portrayed by Jerusalem-born [Natalie] Portman has her head in gravitational fields, but her heart is with the musclebound blonde hammer-swinger of Asgard, Thor [in ‘Thor: The Dark World.’]” The Times of Israel
“On a much more serious note, 2013 brought us one of the more striking survival stories of the Shoah I’ve ever seen. A mix of recreation and documentary, ‘No Place On Earth’ details the lives of Jews who hid in Ukrainian caves until the war was over.” The Times of Israel
“…let’s stand up and cheer for the unexpected comedy that drops in the middle of the tense and dark interrogation police revenge drama ‘Big Bad Wolves.’” The Times of Israel
“ ‘Chariots of Fire’ tells the true story of Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), an English Jew who becomes a competitive runner to combat antisemitism. The film played up Abrahams’ Jewishness, which was less central to his life in reality, but with so few depictions of Jewish athletes, it’s OK to exaggerate a little.” Buzzfeed.com
“Reuven (Barry Miller) is a modern Orthodox Jew with a Zionist father, and Danny (Robby Benson) is the son of a strict Hasidic rabbi. Though these two boys initially hate each other, they come to form a unique bond, challenged by their conflicting religious and political beliefs in this film adaptation of the novel by iconic Jewish author Chaim Potok.” Buzzfeed.com
“Based on the short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Yentl is about a girl who disguises her identity in order to enter an all-male yeshiva school to study the Talmud. It’s also a musical starring Barbra Streisand and Mandy Patinkin, so even without the explicitly Jewish subject matter, it would qualify for this list.” Buzzfeed.com
“Like many of the Coen brothers’ films, Barton Fink is tough to pin down. Most would call it a noir — or perhaps a satire of one. Either way, it has big ideas: Roger Ebert suggested it’s an allegory for the rise of World War II-era fascism, as exemplified by its hero, the very Jewish — and very oblivious — Barton Fink.” Buzzfeed.com
The battle-worn CIA man played by David Morse has but one piece of advice for Brad Pitt in this dopey-but-fun apocalypse blockbuster. ‘Go to Israel!’ he intones from behind bars.” The Times of Israel
· “Half-Jewish director David O. Russell (‘Silver Linings Playbook’) delivers his slickest picture yet, a Scorsese-like treatment of the “Abscam” FBI sting of the early 1980s [in ‘American Hustle.’” The Times of Israel
· In this film adaptation of Chaim Potok's beloved novel of the same name, two boys struggle with family heritage, friendship, and identity as each navigates a complex blend of Orthodox Judaism, secular education, and family expectation [in ‘The Chosen.]’”
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/jewish-movies-coen-brothers-to-michael-lichtenstein-to-mark-birnbaum/11271
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
“This week’s Tel Aviv stock exchange numbers continue to
grow, and its not a surprise given recent investments by Michael Lichtenstein and others,” said entrepreneur Ron Hershco.
TA-25
The TA-25 index increased 0.1% over the week, bringing year-to-date decrease to 0.4%, after increasing 12% in 2013.
TA-100
The TA-100 index increased 1.0% over the week, bringing year-to-date increase to 0.9%, after increasing 15% in 2013.
TA Biomed
The TA-Biomed index increased 6.2% over the week, bringing year-to-date increase to 8.9%, after increasing 30% in 2013.
Corporate Bonds
This week there was one bond offering by a real estate company of US $ 42 million.
In 2013 the business sector raised US $10.1 billion through bonds. Real estate companies stood out, accounting for 48% of this sum.
Share Offerings
This week there was one share offering of US $11 million.
In 2013 the business sector raised US $1.7 billion through shares in Israel. Real estate companies stood out, accounting for 42% of this sum.
Government Bonds
This week the Ministry of Finance (MoF) made a public bond offering listed on the TASE amounting to US $0.4 billion.
In 2013 the MoF raised US $18.2 in public bond offerings listed on the TASE.
Foreign Investors
The Bank of Israel released figures this week indicating that foreign investors acquired a net US $100 million in TASE-listed shares in November, bringing the total for 2013 to US $1.4 billion.
In addition, foreign investors acquired US $250 million Israel government bonds in November. Since the beginning of 2013 investors liquidated a net US $1.9 billion in government bond holdings (including US $1.5 billion of government bonds reaching maturity) as well as US $310 million (net) MAKAM T-bills listed on the TASE.
Sector Indices
WEEK 2014
TA Bluetech-50 2.9% 3.3%
TA Banks -1.1% -2.5%
TA Real
Estate-15 0.9% 0.1%
Foreign Exchange
WEEK 2014
Dollar/NIS 0.0% 0.9%
Euro/NIS -0.3% 0.4%
Facts & Figures
The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange features in December 2013:
• 508 companies listing equities.
• 530 Exchange Traded Notes.
• 33 series of government bonds.
• 71 Series of Institutional bonds.
• 651 series of corporate bonds.
• 1,281 mutual funds.
• Market Cap. (US$ billions)
o Equities – 203
o Government bonds – 139
o Corporate bonds – 90
AboutTASE
Established in September 1935, the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange is Israel’s sole securities exchange, offering an increasingly sophisticated range of products to investors, including equity, corporate bonds, treasury bills and notes, index products and derivatives..
International
In recent years, TASE has enhanced its international presence, signing Memoranda of Understanding with the London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, NYSE-Euronext the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and Toronto Stock Exchange
TA-25
The TA-25 index increased 0.1% over the week, bringing year-to-date decrease to 0.4%, after increasing 12% in 2013.
TA-100
The TA-100 index increased 1.0% over the week, bringing year-to-date increase to 0.9%, after increasing 15% in 2013.
TA Biomed
The TA-Biomed index increased 6.2% over the week, bringing year-to-date increase to 8.9%, after increasing 30% in 2013.
Corporate Bonds
This week there was one bond offering by a real estate company of US $ 42 million.
In 2013 the business sector raised US $10.1 billion through bonds. Real estate companies stood out, accounting for 48% of this sum.
Share Offerings
This week there was one share offering of US $11 million.
In 2013 the business sector raised US $1.7 billion through shares in Israel. Real estate companies stood out, accounting for 42% of this sum.
Government Bonds
This week the Ministry of Finance (MoF) made a public bond offering listed on the TASE amounting to US $0.4 billion.
In 2013 the MoF raised US $18.2 in public bond offerings listed on the TASE.
Foreign Investors
The Bank of Israel released figures this week indicating that foreign investors acquired a net US $100 million in TASE-listed shares in November, bringing the total for 2013 to US $1.4 billion.
In addition, foreign investors acquired US $250 million Israel government bonds in November. Since the beginning of 2013 investors liquidated a net US $1.9 billion in government bond holdings (including US $1.5 billion of government bonds reaching maturity) as well as US $310 million (net) MAKAM T-bills listed on the TASE.
Sector Indices
WEEK 2014
TA Bluetech-50 2.9% 3.3%
TA Banks -1.1% -2.5%
TA Real
Estate-15 0.9% 0.1%
Foreign Exchange
WEEK 2014
Dollar/NIS 0.0% 0.9%
Euro/NIS -0.3% 0.4%
Facts & Figures
The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange features in December 2013:
• 508 companies listing equities.
• 530 Exchange Traded Notes.
• 33 series of government bonds.
• 71 Series of Institutional bonds.
• 651 series of corporate bonds.
• 1,281 mutual funds.
• Market Cap. (US$ billions)
o Equities – 203
o Government bonds – 139
o Corporate bonds – 90
AboutTASE
Established in September 1935, the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange is Israel’s sole securities exchange, offering an increasingly sophisticated range of products to investors, including equity, corporate bonds, treasury bills and notes, index products and derivatives..
International
In recent years, TASE has enhanced its international presence, signing Memoranda of Understanding with the London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, NYSE-Euronext the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and Toronto Stock Exchange
Monday, January 20, 2014
Canadian Prime Minister Arrives In Israel
Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives in Israel where he will be warmly welcomed for his strong, principled support of the Jewish state.
Entrepreneur Michael Lichtenstein said: “All foreign leaders should encourage the sole democracy in the region.”
CIJA Chair David Koschitzky issued the following statement: “We extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Harper on his inaugural trip to Israel. The Prime Minister’s steadfast support of the Jewish State – and keen understanding of the challenges facing the only liberal democracy in a turbulent region – is a remarkable example of moral clarity for which all Canadians should be proud.
“This trip will yield benefits for both Israel and Canada. It is an opportunity to further expand the bilateral relationship in a range of important areas including trade, energy cooperation, and joint medical and environmental research. CIJA is delighted to have the opportunity to host the entire delegation at a reception immediately following Prime Minister Harper’s historic address to the Knesset on Monday.”
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is the non-partisan advocacy arm of the Jewish Federations of Canada.
SOURCE Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/canadian-prime-minister-arrives-in-israel/11235
Entrepreneur Michael Lichtenstein said: “All foreign leaders should encourage the sole democracy in the region.”
CIJA Chair David Koschitzky issued the following statement: “We extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Harper on his inaugural trip to Israel. The Prime Minister’s steadfast support of the Jewish State – and keen understanding of the challenges facing the only liberal democracy in a turbulent region – is a remarkable example of moral clarity for which all Canadians should be proud.
“This trip will yield benefits for both Israel and Canada. It is an opportunity to further expand the bilateral relationship in a range of important areas including trade, energy cooperation, and joint medical and environmental research. CIJA is delighted to have the opportunity to host the entire delegation at a reception immediately following Prime Minister Harper’s historic address to the Knesset on Monday.”
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is the non-partisan advocacy arm of the Jewish Federations of Canada.
SOURCE Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/canadian-prime-minister-arrives-in-israel/11235
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Israeli Investment Opportunities
Ellomay Capital Ltd. announced today that further to its announcement on December 31, 2013 of the publication of a final prospectus (the “Prospectus“) for the offering (the “Offering“) of Series A Nonconvertible Debentures, with a fixed annual interest rate of 4.6% (the “Debentures“) and its announcement on January 9, 2014 of the results of the classified bidding, the public tender (the “Tender“) for the Debentures was held on January 12, 2014. At the Tender, the Company accepted orders for 120,000 units of the Debentures (each in the principal amount of NIS 1,000, the “Unit“) for an aggregate principal amount of Debentures of NIS 120 million (approximately $33.4 million) at a price per Unit of NIS 973. The Company expects to receive gross offering proceeds of approximately NIS 116.8 million (approximately $34.3 million), or approximately NIS 114.8 million (approximately $32.8 million), net of offering expenses.
“There are many different Israeli investments that are great money makers worth examining,” said entrepreneur Michael Lichtenstein and Ron Hershco.
About Ellomay Capital
Ellomay is an Israeli public company whose shares are listed on the NYSE MKT stock exchange and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, which focuses its business in the energy and infrastructure sectors worldwide and is chaired by Mr. Shlomo Nehama, former Chairman of Bank Hapoalim, and controlled by Mr. Nehama and Kanir Joint Investments (2005) Limited Partnership, which is controlled by Mr. Ran Fridrich and Mr. Hemi Raphael.
Ellomay’s main assets include twelve photovoltaic plants in Italy with an aggregate nominal capacity of approximately 22.6 MWp (six in the Puglia Region, four in the Marche Region and two in the Veneto Region), 85% ownership of a photovoltaic plant in Spain with a capacity of approximately 2.3 MWp, and 7.5% indirect holdings in Dorad (with an option to increase such holdings to 9.375%), Israel’s largest private power plant, which is in the final stages of construction and is expected to have an aggregate capacity of approximately 800MW (representing approximately 8% of Israel’s current electricity consumption). http://goo.gl/7Zt8Cs
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/israeli-investment-opportunities/11173
“There are many different Israeli investments that are great money makers worth examining,” said entrepreneur Michael Lichtenstein and Ron Hershco.
About Ellomay Capital
Ellomay is an Israeli public company whose shares are listed on the NYSE MKT stock exchange and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, which focuses its business in the energy and infrastructure sectors worldwide and is chaired by Mr. Shlomo Nehama, former Chairman of Bank Hapoalim, and controlled by Mr. Nehama and Kanir Joint Investments (2005) Limited Partnership, which is controlled by Mr. Ran Fridrich and Mr. Hemi Raphael.
Ellomay’s main assets include twelve photovoltaic plants in Italy with an aggregate nominal capacity of approximately 22.6 MWp (six in the Puglia Region, four in the Marche Region and two in the Veneto Region), 85% ownership of a photovoltaic plant in Spain with a capacity of approximately 2.3 MWp, and 7.5% indirect holdings in Dorad (with an option to increase such holdings to 9.375%), Israel’s largest private power plant, which is in the final stages of construction and is expected to have an aggregate capacity of approximately 800MW (representing approximately 8% of Israel’s current electricity consumption). http://goo.gl/7Zt8Cs
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/israeli-investment-opportunities/11173
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Charity & Jews: From Sheldon Adelson to Michael Lichtenstein, Mark Zuckerberg to Ron Hershco
In the Jewish community, philanthropy is such a major part of our beings, of our essence. And it is so beautiful and in so many ways amongst the pillars of Judaism. From mega-philanthropists like Sheldon Adelson to family philanthropists like Michael Lichtenstein, it’s so special and great to give charity. Some great quotes on the power of giving – and some about those who do give:
• “Giving to the poor is an obligation in Judaism, a duty that cannot be forsaken even by those who are themselves in need.” JewFaq.org
• “Wealth is not new. Neither is charity. But the idea of using private wealth imaginatively, constructively, and systematically to attack the fundamental problems of mankind is new.” John Gardner
• “American Jews developed a unique model of philanthropy, which has greatly influenced the general community’s philanthropic structure as well.” Jewish Virtual Library
• “Jews make up more than half of the first 57 billionaires to join the Bill Gates and Warren Buffet Giving Pledge — a group of ultra-wealthy Americans who have pledged to give away more than half of their assets during their lifetime.” Jpost.com
• “Edgar [Bronfman] was deeply committed to the Jewish future. He helped shape the Jewish world with his support for Hillel, Jewish camping, accessible Jewish learning and so much more.” Michael Siegal
• “People wait until late in their career to give back. But why wait when there is so much to be done? With a generation of younger folks who have thrived on the success of their companies, there is a big opportunity for many of us to give back earlier in our lifetime and see the impact of our philanthropic efforts.” Mark Zuckerberg
• “To be able to give is a blessing and it’s why I give so open-heartedly. Giving away money makes me more money.” Brooklyn Philanthropist Ron Hershco
• “Until Bill, Melinda and Warren started [the Giving Pledge], I never considered going public with my intentions. However, I certainly see the value of a project that encourages wealthy individuals to step forward and commit to use their wealth for the common good.” Carl Icahn
• “I’ve given away probably $100 million in my lifetime. I read a quote 20 years ago by Sir Winston Churchill that said, ‘We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.’ I worked very hard, and now I want to recycle some of what I’ve earned back into the community.” Toby Cooperman
• “My thinking is rather simple: I learned as a young boy that sharing with others is the right thing to do, a lesson I observed from my father’s willingness to share even our meager means with those less fortunate. Ever since, it has never been difficult for me to continue to do the right thing.” Sidney Kimmel
Ronn Torossian created the Ronn Torossian Family Foundation to direct his philanthropic giving.
Source : http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/charity-jews-from-sheldon-adelson-to-michael-lichtenstein-mark-zuckerberg-to-ron-hershco/
• “Giving to the poor is an obligation in Judaism, a duty that cannot be forsaken even by those who are themselves in need.” JewFaq.org
• “Wealth is not new. Neither is charity. But the idea of using private wealth imaginatively, constructively, and systematically to attack the fundamental problems of mankind is new.” John Gardner
• “American Jews developed a unique model of philanthropy, which has greatly influenced the general community’s philanthropic structure as well.” Jewish Virtual Library
• “Jews make up more than half of the first 57 billionaires to join the Bill Gates and Warren Buffet Giving Pledge — a group of ultra-wealthy Americans who have pledged to give away more than half of their assets during their lifetime.” Jpost.com
• “Edgar [Bronfman] was deeply committed to the Jewish future. He helped shape the Jewish world with his support for Hillel, Jewish camping, accessible Jewish learning and so much more.” Michael Siegal
• “People wait until late in their career to give back. But why wait when there is so much to be done? With a generation of younger folks who have thrived on the success of their companies, there is a big opportunity for many of us to give back earlier in our lifetime and see the impact of our philanthropic efforts.” Mark Zuckerberg
• “To be able to give is a blessing and it’s why I give so open-heartedly. Giving away money makes me more money.” Brooklyn Philanthropist Ron Hershco
• “Until Bill, Melinda and Warren started [the Giving Pledge], I never considered going public with my intentions. However, I certainly see the value of a project that encourages wealthy individuals to step forward and commit to use their wealth for the common good.” Carl Icahn
• “I’ve given away probably $100 million in my lifetime. I read a quote 20 years ago by Sir Winston Churchill that said, ‘We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.’ I worked very hard, and now I want to recycle some of what I’ve earned back into the community.” Toby Cooperman
• “My thinking is rather simple: I learned as a young boy that sharing with others is the right thing to do, a lesson I observed from my father’s willingness to share even our meager means with those less fortunate. Ever since, it has never been difficult for me to continue to do the right thing.” Sidney Kimmel
Ronn Torossian created the Ronn Torossian Family Foundation to direct his philanthropic giving.
Source : http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/charity-jews-from-sheldon-adelson-to-michael-lichtenstein-mark-zuckerberg-to-ron-hershco/
Monday, January 6, 2014
Jewish Storytellers
From Jewish filmmakers like Mark Birnbaum to authors like Michael Lichtenstein, so many rich Jewish tales on story-telling. Some top quotes about Jewish storytellers:
· “Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach.” Sacred-texts.com
· “Jewish mythology is the sacred and traditional narratives that help explain and symbolize Judaism.” Wikipedia
· “…Can science fiction be part of Jewish culture? From fantasy stories we know? And as I think of it, it begins to seem to me that it is and we do know. And the source? From where else? From the Hebrew source for everything– From the Bible. We have but to look through the Bible to see for ourselves.” Isaac Asimov
· “In one of his more light-hearted books, Isaac Bashevis Singer depicts his childhood in one of the over-populated poor quarters of Warsaw, a Jewish quarter, just before and during the First World War. The book, called In My Father’s Court (1966), is sustained by a redeeming, melancholy sense of humour and a clear-sightedness free of illusion.” NoebelPrize.org
· “For most of the characters in ‘Snow in August,’ Jackie Robinson is a hero, but a few consider him a villain trying to push his way in where he doesn’t belong. But racism is only in the background in this film; the more prominent issue is anti-Semitism and, to a smaller extent, anti-Catholicism.” Jonathan Chisdes
· “The absorbing biopic ‘Hannah Arendt’ focuses on the period during which the titular philosopher and political theorist covered the 1961 trial of former Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann for The New Yorker. The film is perhaps most gripping when we see Arendt — herself a survivor of a French prison camp — watching and scrutinizing Eichmann as he’s questioned.” Rochester City Newspaper
· “‘Hava Nagila: The Movie’ [is] a fun, frothy little documentary tracing the history and oddly murky origins of the song that’s all but inseparable from Jewish culture.” Adam Lubitow
· “…in the midst of a train wreck of religion, politics, and identity, The Infidel finds gentle humor by exploring the absurdity of all bigotry.” JewishFilm.wordpress.com
· “Also known as Anne Frank: The Whole Story, this film far surpasses The Diary of Anne Frank in scope, depth and overall power. Going well beyond the 1959 film, which was true to the spirit of Anne’s diary, but limited its coverage to her time in hiding, this version humanizes Anne by placing her life in a larger context.” Jimmy Gillman
· “It wasn’t so long ago that one could justifiably lament that fantasy literature was a weak strain in Israel, science fiction only somewhat less marginal, and that Hebrew literary culture was generally suspicious of the fantastical and speculative.” Jewish Review of Books
· “When Schindler’s List was released in 1993 it was rightly hailed as one of the most powerful films ever made and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It is hard to believe now that Oskar Schindler was virtually unknown at the time, but as with so many aspects of history, it is likely that he was quickly forgotten again and young people have no knowledge of Schindler or other rescuers.” Jewish Virtual Library
· “The Hope Fulfilled provides a historical account of the complicated events from the late 1800′s that led up to the formation of the State of Israel in 1948.” Jacqueline Shields
· “Many people have pondered how Israel, a tiny besieged population with little in the way of natural resources or room to maneuver, has built a successful economy, distinctive culture, and powerful military in 64 short years of independence. What is the secret to Israel’s success? In the new film, ‘Israel Inside, How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference,’ this is the exact question that Dr. Tal Ben Shahar attempts to answer.” Zach Scheinerman
What is your favorite Jewish tale?
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/jewish-storytellers/10970
· “Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach.” Sacred-texts.com
· “Jewish mythology is the sacred and traditional narratives that help explain and symbolize Judaism.” Wikipedia
· “…Can science fiction be part of Jewish culture? From fantasy stories we know? And as I think of it, it begins to seem to me that it is and we do know. And the source? From where else? From the Hebrew source for everything– From the Bible. We have but to look through the Bible to see for ourselves.” Isaac Asimov
· “In one of his more light-hearted books, Isaac Bashevis Singer depicts his childhood in one of the over-populated poor quarters of Warsaw, a Jewish quarter, just before and during the First World War. The book, called In My Father’s Court (1966), is sustained by a redeeming, melancholy sense of humour and a clear-sightedness free of illusion.” NoebelPrize.org
· “For most of the characters in ‘Snow in August,’ Jackie Robinson is a hero, but a few consider him a villain trying to push his way in where he doesn’t belong. But racism is only in the background in this film; the more prominent issue is anti-Semitism and, to a smaller extent, anti-Catholicism.” Jonathan Chisdes
· “The absorbing biopic ‘Hannah Arendt’ focuses on the period during which the titular philosopher and political theorist covered the 1961 trial of former Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann for The New Yorker. The film is perhaps most gripping when we see Arendt — herself a survivor of a French prison camp — watching and scrutinizing Eichmann as he’s questioned.” Rochester City Newspaper
· “‘Hava Nagila: The Movie’ [is] a fun, frothy little documentary tracing the history and oddly murky origins of the song that’s all but inseparable from Jewish culture.” Adam Lubitow
· “…in the midst of a train wreck of religion, politics, and identity, The Infidel finds gentle humor by exploring the absurdity of all bigotry.” JewishFilm.wordpress.com
· “Also known as Anne Frank: The Whole Story, this film far surpasses The Diary of Anne Frank in scope, depth and overall power. Going well beyond the 1959 film, which was true to the spirit of Anne’s diary, but limited its coverage to her time in hiding, this version humanizes Anne by placing her life in a larger context.” Jimmy Gillman
· “It wasn’t so long ago that one could justifiably lament that fantasy literature was a weak strain in Israel, science fiction only somewhat less marginal, and that Hebrew literary culture was generally suspicious of the fantastical and speculative.” Jewish Review of Books
· “When Schindler’s List was released in 1993 it was rightly hailed as one of the most powerful films ever made and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It is hard to believe now that Oskar Schindler was virtually unknown at the time, but as with so many aspects of history, it is likely that he was quickly forgotten again and young people have no knowledge of Schindler or other rescuers.” Jewish Virtual Library
· “The Hope Fulfilled provides a historical account of the complicated events from the late 1800′s that led up to the formation of the State of Israel in 1948.” Jacqueline Shields
· “Many people have pondered how Israel, a tiny besieged population with little in the way of natural resources or room to maneuver, has built a successful economy, distinctive culture, and powerful military in 64 short years of independence. What is the secret to Israel’s success? In the new film, ‘Israel Inside, How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference,’ this is the exact question that Dr. Tal Ben Shahar attempts to answer.” Zach Scheinerman
What is your favorite Jewish tale?
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/jewish-storytellers/10970
Six-Credit Program Israel Summer Business Academy
The Israel Summer Business Academy (ISBA) is a once-in-a-lifetime, six-credit hour educational experience for students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. This unique opportunity allows students to study and immerse themselves in the Israeli business environment. Students will learn about entrepreneurship and innovation.
Entrepreneurs, including Michael Lichtenstein and Nahman Lichtenstein spoke highly of this program. ISBA is a collaboration between Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis and the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel. This program offers a rare chance for students from all kinds of backgrounds to learn firsthand about business in Israel, a country that has built itself around entrepreneurship. ISBA is launching in summer 2014.
Why Study Business in Israel?
This nondenominational program is open to undergraduate students and targeted toward rising sophomores, and juniors; and all students must have a 3.0 GPA.
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/six-credit-program-israel-summer-business-academy/10962
Entrepreneurs, including Michael Lichtenstein and Nahman Lichtenstein spoke highly of this program. ISBA is a collaboration between Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis and the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel. This program offers a rare chance for students from all kinds of backgrounds to learn firsthand about business in Israel, a country that has built itself around entrepreneurship. ISBA is launching in summer 2014.
Why Study Business in Israel?
- 65% of startups in Israel last more than five years.
- Israel has more startups per capita than any other country in the world.
- Israel has the third most companies on NASDAQ, behind the United States and China (the Israeli population is just 7 million).
This nondenominational program is open to undergraduate students and targeted toward rising sophomores, and juniors; and all students must have a 3.0 GPA.
Source: http://www.jewocity.com/blog/six-credit-program-israel-summer-business-academy/10962
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