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When to it comes to chicken nobody seems to know it better or have a bigger range of prepared chicken products than Yarden. And one of its more popular already cooked products frozen is shishlick.

Holy Tel Aviv tours

No bars, clubs, or scantily-clad women. Tel Aviv’s religious council takes you on a tour of the city’s holy places, which are not as rare as you’d think. If you don’t try it, how will you know?

Disabled skiing

Find out about how disabled people can go skiing in Israel. Sunorama is offering this winter, as they have in past years, a ski vacation to people who love the sport, but are physically handicapped.

Depression and Osteoporosis linked

Israeli researchers have found a link between depression and lowered bone density, an ailment that can lead to osteoporosis and fractures.

Borat goes to Israel

After infuriating the Kazakh authorities, Borat is coming to Israel. The British Jewish comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (35), better known as Ali G. will be arriving in Israel shortly to promote his blockbuster Borat movie.

Dutch do Israeli business

The Rafael Armament Development Authority has signed a deal with the Dutch government, which will see the Israeli company equip Dutch Air 20 F-16s fighter jets with systems developed by Rafael, and US company Northrop Grumman.

NextGen video

A consortium of seven of Israel's best and brightest companies involved in developing video infrastructure and applications delivery is looking to make video access mobile phones and internet better than ever.

Yarden is big leggy

Like chicken leg but don't want the hassle of getting them raw, coating them and then roasting the pieces? Well, Israeli chicken experts Yarden offers one of the easiest ways to enjoy chicken legs.

Crusing to Israel

Two major cruise lines have decided to renew services to Israel that were suspended during the height of Israeli-Palestinian fighting. Holland America is expected to resume its services in April of next year.

Roman wins again

Roman Greenberg, Israel's premier heavyweight boxer successfully defended his Inter-Continental Heavyweight title by knocking out 31-year-old Russian Champion Alexei Varakin in the sixth round, at Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Big in Japan

Udi Aloni’s film Forgiveness did not win any awards at last week’s Tokyo Film Festival, which ended Sunday, but that didn’t stop it from being the most talked-about film at the festival.

Israeli store in Ramallah

The Israeli apparel chain H&O have opened their newest children store in an unlikely place: The Plaza shopping mall in Ramallah. The store is being operated by a local agent, and the owner of the mall said they are planning to open more stores.

Making nuclear safe

Find out more about how Israeli scientists are looking to make nuclear energy safe. As more and more energy is being consumed across the world, new forms of energy are being sought to cope with the demand.

Chickens for USA

Israeli Agriculture Minister Shalom Simhon and the US government agreed to advance the inspection of slaughterhouses in Israel in preparation for the coming renewed export of poultry to the US.

Elephants in Israel

Soon Israelis will no longer be required to fly to Thailand to ride an elephant. This rare experience will soon become available in a unique Israeli park set to be founded in the Western Negev.

Israeli sumo

When Zionist leader Max Nordau coined the phrase “a Judaism of muscles”, he probably wasn’t thinking about an Israeli sumo champion. Nevertheless, Oleg Smolensky was placed seventh in the World Championships in Sakai, Japan.

Bees like mammals

New research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that the molecular structure of the biological clock of the honey bee is more similar to the biological clock of mammals than to that of flies.

Israeli film treats

It's that time of year again for the UK Jewish Film Festival. As per usual, the event – which this year runs from November 4 – 16 – showcases some of the best new films from Israel. Caroline Westbrook runs through the highlights from the Holy Land.

McDonald's Israel to grow

After launching 10 new branches in 2006 McDonalds plans on expanding its business in Israel even more, with 12 new branches planned for 2007 and 12 more in 2008. At least two of these branches will only serve kosher food.

IBM looks to Israel

A team of senior executives from IBM in the United States, including two vice presidents, are set to arrive in Israel at the beginning of next month in order to meet with venture capital fund managers.

Hassle free pomegranate

One of the nicest fruits is the pomegranate, but a major downside is that it can be quite a messy fruit to remove its juicy seeds. But now making a mess eating fresh pomegranate is a thing of the past thanks to prepared Israeli pomegranate.

Japan in Israel

Japanese culture has long fascinated Israelis; however a trip to The Land of the Rising Sun is somewhat costly. The solution, therefore, lies in a true Japanese experience closer to home.

Sven in Israel

Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has spent a day in Israel as a guest of the Peres Center for Peace. The millionaire Swede is in the Middle East as part of a project that aims to build bridges between Israelis and Palestinians.

Cancer patient help

A computer generated “virtual cancer patient” can predict how patients with advanced breast cancer respond to treatment with 70% accuracy and now Israeli biotechnology company Optimata, has won approval from Cancer Research UK.

Israel at 60

With 2008 marking the 60th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, plans are already being made as to how the year will be celebrated in the UK. Among the highlights is a star studded event at London's Albert Hall in May 2008.

New campaign for Israel

A new Israeli Tourism Ministry campaign has been launched with a NIS 150 million (£19 million) budget to encourage incoming tourism. The campaigns are specially-tailored for each specific market and specifically target Jews and Christians.

Maccabi Haifa winning

There was much joy in the northern city of Haifa Thursday evening as their Maccabi team defeated A.J. Auxerre of the French premiere league 3-1 in the first match of the group round in the UEFA Cup tournament.

Combatting blindness

An Israeli company which has set its sights on providing an effective drug to combat a cruel vision loss disease has just got one big step closer to its goal.

Lovely films

"Women about love", a compilation of female-directed short films, premiered at Haifa's 22nd Annual International Film Festival. Comprised of six short documentaries, it of stories through the eyes of female writers and directors.

Padani comes to the UK

Israel's Padani jewellery chain is set to open its first store in the UK. Benny Padani owner of the upscale retailer said he expected the branch in Kent to make over £3m in its first year of operation.

Fancy chatting

Looking for some funky images to show when having a webcam chat with a friend or group of friends? Well, an Israli company has developed software that allows anyone using a webcam to customise their appearance when being viewed by others.

Use your etrog

Another year, another sukkot and with that comes the rather awesome citrus fruit, the etrog. Once you've done all you holding and shaking of the etrog with the lulav, there's plenty of life left in the etrog for adding to food. Find out more.

Jerusalem on wheels

A new tourist attraction has started in Jerusalem: Guided Segway tours along the "Commissioner's Palace" promenade. The Segway, a motorised two-wheeled vehicle, will take visitors on an hour long tour.

Israel into Europe

Israel's under-21 team has qualified for the first time to European Championship Football tournament next year. The team, coached by Guy Levy, beat France's under 21 team 1-0 scored by Amir Taga in the 93rd minute of the game.

No pain, all gain

If you are getting pain in your hands or back when sitting or doing work on your computer, an Israeli company can help you relieve those pains through a series of online tutorials.

Israel's Eurovision makeover

Following one of its worst results in contest history, Israel is to radically alter its approach to selecting a song and performer to represent the country at Eurovision 2007.

Sukkah sales increase

A 20 percent rise has been reported in the 2006 sales of ready-made sukkahs in comparison with last year’s figures. The Manufacturers Association of Israel said that some 25,000 ready-made sukkahs have been sold.

Digital billboards

London's streets will soon play host to an innovative new digital billboard technology from Israel that promises to revolutionise the world of outdoor advertising.

King David's spa?

There's a buzz of excitement among archeologists. In recent days, archeological digs in Jerusalem revealed a tunnel that, according to a number of estimates, leads to a pool used by King David.

Israel in Europe

The UEFA Cup draw for the competition’s group stage was Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Nyon, Switzerland. All of the heads of Israeli soccer team Hapoel Tel Aviv were on hand for the event, with some of them making the trip prior to Yom Kippur.

Help for infertility

Two recent studies by Israeli teams provide some very good news for women who are experiencing difficulty getting pregnant or are prone to miscarriages.

Israeli idol

Jakko Isenberg wins A Star is Born, the Israeli version of American Idol and then after a number of interviews, his viewpoints and opinions are revealed. Find out more about the man.

Investing in Israel

The Bank of Israel announced that, despite the war in Lebanon, foreign investment in Israel totalled $480 million during the war. Foreign investment totaled $358 million in August alone.

Microsoft buys Gteko

Microsoft is to acquire the Ra'anana-based startup Gteko Ltd in a deal that will see the software giant pay $110 million for the acquisition of the Israeli company.

Yarden chicken sausages

When it comes to quick and easy meals, Israeli food manufacturer Yarden comes trumps. Famed for its chicken and turkey meals, Yarden seems to do well with whatever it offers. And it doesn't get any better than Yarden chicken sausages.

Ancient synagogue discovered

The secrets of an ancient synagogue, dating from around the 3rd to 6th century CE, were discovered completely by accident near Kibbutz Maoz Haim. Underneath the remains of a Bedouin cemetery, built on the ruins of an old Arab village, a Jewish town was found.

Going bananas

If you eat five bananas a week, there's a good chance that one of them has its genetic origins in Israel. Find out more about how bananas have their roots in Israel.

Ikea increases business

Ikea Israel registered record sales in August with the company's revenues reaching NIS 52 million ($11.5 million) – a 17 percent rise in comparison to sales in August last year.

Sporting web

A new sports website created in Israel and aimed at fans of sport across the world has gone live. Sportingo, which allows fans to get their comments and thoughts published online.

Israel loves chocolate

A survey carried out by the Dun and Bradstreet business information company ahead of the Rosh Hashana holiday found that Israelis consume an average of 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) of chocolate per capita per year.

The Garden

A mysterious complex situated adjacent to Jerusalem Theater spooked many Jerusalemites for over 120 years. Hansen’s Disease, erroneously identified as Bible’s leprosy, has been eradicated, but mystery remains.