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ISRAEL MAGAZINE-ON-WEB- August 1997
1 Aug 1997
 
 
ISRAEL MAGAZINE ON-WEB
August 1997
 
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Artistic Tiles Provide Unique Glance at Israel's History
by Daniella Ashkenazy
Commissioned in the 1920s from Israel's first art academy as street signs and architectural ornaments, the originally-designed tiles tell the story of pioneer dreams and aspirations.

 
Shopping Mall Craze Draws Buyers from beyond Israel's Borders
by Daniella Ashkenazy
Jerusalem is now home to the biggest mall in the Middle East, attracting shoppers from Jordan and the Persian Gulf. With dozens of malls sprouting up throughout the country, Israelis have found a new way to spend time.
 
  Going Back to the Books
by Simon Griver
After years of decline, book sales in Israel are once again on the rise. Mass participation in the annual Hebrew Book Week is yet more proof that Israelis are still avid consumers of the written word.
 
  World-Class Performances at 15th Maccabiah
by Simon Griver
Despite a tragic beginning, participants decided to compete as planned in the 1997 Jewish Olympics. The games included some impressive achievements.
 
  Israeli Software Surges Ahead
by Dan Izenberg
Israel's soaring software industry, producing $1 billion worth of products annually, owes its success in part to government assistance programs and private investments, but relies primarily on the talent and quality of the country's 8,500 computer scientists and engineers.
 
 
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