August - Israeli Missions Around The World

Consulate General of Israel in Hong Kong and Macau
http://hongkong.mfa.gov.il | [email protected] | 2821 7512
August 2011
Dear friends,
Israel is a tiny country blessed with sunshine almost all year round.
This is one of the main reasons Israeli researchers dedicate themselves to develop new techniques
that enable them to use solar energy as much as possible rather than electrical energy. By doing so to save money and maintain a green environment.
The light and warmth of the sun prompt people to engage in outdoor activities. Touring around is one
benefit out of many others, as you will discover reading about the amazing natural reserves on this
small piece of land.
We also choose to include in this issue an essential topic in our life - Health. Inventing new ways of
saving and securing people's health, and sharing it with the world, is a mission of our existence! Israel
considers it as a first priority. Israeli medical researchers are working diligently to delve deeper into the
secrets of the human body and find remedial ways – both machinery and medication - to enhance the
quality of life.
Wish you all good health!
Nava Levy
Head of Culture Department
Rare life-saving heart operation saves Haiti girl
Israeli doctors discovered Amy Mariolata, a Haitian 12 years old girl, when
she came to a primary care, opened by Israeli medics as part of the
humanitarian support, during Haiti's devastating earthquake in January
2010.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/VideoLibrary/Rare-heart-operation-saves-Haiti-girl-July+2011.htm?lang=english
A sensor that can determine the severity of asthma
A new 'wheezometer' developed in Israel, helps asthmatics discover how
serious an asthma attack is, and whether an ER visit is necessary.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/InnovativeIsrael/Sensor-determines-severity-of-asthma-27-Jun-2011
An energy-producing window
Pythagoras Solar an Israeli company invented the world's first Solar’s
transparent photovoltaic glass unit, which generates power for office
buildings while letting natural light stream in. The window can make the
much-vaunted vision of a net zero-energy building possible.
http://www.israel21c.org/environment/solar-window-is-green-game-changer
Israel’s Pulitzer nominee on writing as art
"There is no such thing as academic writing and popular writing," says BarIlan Prof. Oren Harman. "There is better writing and worse writing."
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/IsraelExperience/Oren_Harman_Israel_Pulitzer_nominee_Aug_20
11.htm
Shore to shore, at Israel's national parks
Israel may be tiny, but there are more than 250 designated Israeli nature
reserves and parks in locations ranging from snow-capped peaks to
deserts, and the figure is growing every year.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/IsraelExperience/Israels-national-parks-29-Jun-2011
Tending creatures great and small
The Israeli wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre near Tel Aviv, takes
care of thousands of wounded birds – not to mention reptiles, snakes and
lizards. Once they are cured they are being released back to nature.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/VideoLibrary/Wildlife_Hospital_tending_creatures.htm?lang=english
A melting pot
Four Israeli master chefs from different ethnic and religious backgrounds
cook up together a variety of ways to make beautiful cuisine together.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/VideoLibrary/Peace_tastes_great.htm?lang=english
Check this out: Bat Yam International Street Theater Festival in Tel Aviv, 23-25 August