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Good Deeds Day 2010 is just around the corner!
12/27/2009
A new tradition is being established in Israel- Good Deeds Day. For one day a year thousands of Israelis take a break from their daily routine to help others.
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MDA launches 'Ambulance of Wishes' for terminally ill patients
10/29/2009
Magen David Adom emergency services uncover their one-of-a-kind ambulance, equipped with cutting edge entertainment system, pneumatic bed which offers smooth ride to patient's desired destination
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Sderot students stage show about rockets
10/28/2009
Community Treatment Theater to launch first theater production of 'Children of Qassam Avenue', based on true-life experiences of local high school girls, who underwent year of drama therapy counseling
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Gathering strength for the battle for life
8/12/2009
Fifty children suffering from cancer flown to Austria for a week of uninterrupted fun by Rachashei Lev Foundation. 'This has been the most beautiful week of my life,' one kid says
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T-shirts that change the world
7/13/2009
Nu campaign seeks to connect youth worldwide to Israeli causes. 'We hope to use people’s talents and artistic abilities for the good of Israel and have it keep spreading,' says project's initiator
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Food charity faces challenges
6/24/2009
Volunteers at Table to Table, which collects food from catered events and distributes it to needy families, says recession felt in organization's activity, but work continues with full force
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Youth bring hope to Holocaust survivors
6/24/2009
Religious pre-military academy students adopt and care for lonely survivors as part of special program in north. Relationship gives old, forgotten survivors 'a reason to keep on living'
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AKIM kids in duets with the stars
5/14/2009
Association for mentally disabled people to hold concert featuring duets between special-needs children and Israeli music stars
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Taking a swing at coexistence
4/30/2009
British-based charity Cricket for Change bring at-risk Jewish, Bedouin youths together in bid to break down social, religious barriers
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'Raful Youth' made officer for first time
3/30/2009
Lioz Shaashua, who once belonged to a program for disadvantaged youth launched by former IDF Chief of Staff Rafael Eitan, receives officer's rank and position commanding paratroopers in basic training
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Good Deeds Day - Be part of a day that is all good!
3/16/2009
On Wednesday the 25th of March we invite you to take a break from your daily routine and join us for the third annual "Good Deeds Day".
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The "Different Voice" group - Sderot and Gaza residents call for renewal of truce
1/14/2009
Some 1,800 Israelis and Palestinians, including 500 Sderot residents, sign petition calling for end to IDF operation in Gaza, renewal of dialogue between Israel, Hamas
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The healing power of man's best friend
12/30/2008
Sderot's at-risk youth experience unique type of therapy by attending dog training sessions. Process helps them regain confidence, says program's head
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Twinge of hope
11/27/2008
New refugees' clinic in Tel Aviv operates with help of volunteer medical staff, with little to no equipment. State has to include refugees in national health act, says Physicians for Human Rights rep
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Collecting second-hand products for cancer patients
10/26/2008
Managers of Petah Tikva's Sirkin Mall, Israel Cancer Association call on public to bring used goods to shopping center. Items to be sold at end of September in special sale, with all proceeds dedicated to fight against cancer
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Voices with a twist
8/27/2008
‘Enosh' Mental Health Association assists in organizing onstage performances in hopes of introducing new aspects of mental illness, rehabilitation; re-integration into society
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Trash turns into electricity in Jerusalem
5/11/2008
Abu-Dis dump in Jerusalem will supply Methane gas to be turned into energy by fabric factory. Process has three major benefits; less environmental pollution, electrical conservation as well as preventing gas from exploding if leaked
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Israel Prize for exceptional contribution awarded to social groups
4/8/2008
WIZO, Na'amat, Council of Youth Movements and Perach Project just a few of those honored with prize for lifetime achievement, exceptional contribution to the nation in 2008
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Knesset greenlights Lake Kinneret protection bill
4/8/2008
MKs vote in favor of new bill ordering Sea of Galilee beaches be included in environmental protection act alongside Mediterranean, Red Sea coastlines
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45 fatalities a month is unacceptable, says Mofaz
2/28/2008
High number of road accident deaths recorded since beginning of 2008 prompts Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz, National Road Safety Authority to call emergency session; order Highway Police to launch special enforcement program for urban areas
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MDA launches new service for the hearing impaired
2/28/2008
Magen David Adom emergency services set out to help the hearing impaired, introduce new, nationwide service allowing them to text for help in case of emergency
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Government approves new integration plan for Ethiopian community
2/28/2008
New five-year plan to address all aspects of community life, offer assistance for housing, schooling, employment; government allocated NIS 870 million for project. 'We've created a program based on community's real needs,' says Olmert
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Planting the seed
2/11/2008
Ein Yael Open Museum hosts special program for endangered youth, teaching them life skills while combining school work with employment opportunities. 'We teach them to believe that the little seed they planted will grow,' says the project manager
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Knesset passes bill to boost organ donations
2/11/2008
Health Committee, religious authorities reach groundbreaking agreement essentially making organ donations kosher; lifting one of the major obstacles faced by patients' families when pondering issue; 'time of death' bill answers religious, medical, ethical dilemmas, says MK Schneller
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