By Michael Kuttner…
In most of the world Xmas is preceded by a shopping frenzy. In Israel this occurs especially prior to Passover.
The immediate period prior to this Festival sees trolleys being laden with food of all description and anxious shoppers stocking up on an amazing array of food. We always joke that it looks like shoppers are laying in for a siege.
In actual fact there are no shortages and it’s more a matter of Jewish gastronomical anxiety to ensure that all who are hungry will be able to eat to their heart’s content.
MEDICAL INNOVATION
In the midst of the war against terror Israeli researchers are waging a war against one of humanity’s most aggressive diseases.
Learn about the latest advances in the field of combating cancer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKKoRqh-b8
DEFYING THE ODDS
In the latest international survey Israel has been ranked as the eighth happiest country on the planet.
How is this possible and what criteria make Israel a happier place than Australia, New Zealand and the USA?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MPWbBBKiws
MOUTH WATERING
Here are 14 Israeli food products which according to this observer could sell well in the USA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWktEChX9EI
BOOM
Something extraordinary is happening in Israel.
In the midst of armed conflict and the war against terror a baby boom is taking place.
Once again Israel confounds the skeptics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-SYj6orAwk
TRAINING FOR THE NAVY
What does it take to graduate from a grueling course for naval officers?
Watch this video for a behind the scenes look at the graduates during training and learn about their personal motivations and varied backgrounds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkhI57AzNG4
Michael Kuttner is a Jewish New Zealander who for many years was actively involved with various communal organisations connected to Judaism and Israel. He now lives in Israel.
[This article was originally published on J-Wire and is reproduced here with permission from Michael Kuttner.]
