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We are a group of freelance writers from across Canada and Israel. We will be bringing you stories, pictures, video and more, all relating to Israeli/Canadian life. 

Our goal is to bring you a more positive, accurate perspective of the region and celebrate both the similarities and differences between the two countries. 
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This enticing video was recently posted on YouTube by Israel Tourism. Enjoy!
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by Lauren Kramer If you thought the ukulele was confined to Hawaii, think again. The small, guitar-like instrument is enjoying a small renaissance in Canada and Israel in recent years, and the Edmonton Ukulele Fest is a prime example.According to the event organizer, Mark Hayes, the festival, which is hoped to become an annual event, began [...]
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Here’s an interestng post from the Inventors and Remarkable People section of Gizmag.com:“Until recently, the Caspian Sea has been the world’s main source of the sturgeon that produces the black fish roe delicacy we know and covet as caviar.  Sadly, over-fishing and pollution have led to dwindling fishing yields in the region.  Now scientists at the [...]
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by Jonathan ArensonStarting next week, Torontonians will be introduced to a new campaign aimed at promoting Israel in a positive light.The new initiative, labeled Brand Israel will see the Israel Consulate of Toronto teaming up with various Jewish and non-Jewish business leaders within the community. The initial campaign, slated to last about eight to 10 [...]
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by Paul SindmanIt’s past the half way point of August, the kids have would up summer camp, and Israelis are dreading that last 10 days of dead space in August - the magic time when day camps disappear, babysitters are all away partying with their friends, relatives can’t be found, and the kids are home [...]
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I was in Toronto earlier this month visiting family. Ahhh T.O. My kids loved the Ontario Science Centre so much they had to kick us out after closing. Even though the “coffee” machine and Hall of Communications are gone (I’m still heart-broken over that and can’t believe it), the Science Centre really is one of [...]
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The video from Israel 21 C “celebrates the faces and places of Israel in the 21st century.”The video is set to the song “New Soul” by Israeli artist Yael Naim, who was the first Israeli solo artist to have a top-ten song in the United States.
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by Lauren Kramer  (Byran Osborne, recipient of a $50,000 scholarship that will send him to Israel)Bryan Oborne has a big smile on his face – and you can’t blame him. The 41-year-old PhD student at the University of Manitoba last week became the first recipient of a two-year, $50,000 scholarship that will send him to Israel to find [...]
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