Israel Update 
                                                                    Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest      
      
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Upcoming Events
Current Affairs
Shavuot and memorial day
Sports
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Position: Trade Officer 

  Agency: The Government of Israel Economic Mission to the Midwest
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Chicago, Illinois

The Government of Israel Economic Mission seeks an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate to develop business and trade relations between Israel and the Midwest
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Learn more about trade relationship between Israel and the midwest at the new website of Israel Trade & Economic office to the midwest  
 
The articles in this newsletter (with the exception of Israeli Government
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  May 25, 2012 

 Upcoming Events

The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest In collaboration with The Embassy of Israel to the United States
Invites you to the:

Midwestern Diplomatic Conference for Young Professionals

Located in Chicago on June 10, 2012

 

This program will provide an unparalleled opportunity to network with other Jewish professionals while hearing from Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs experts in thought-provoking seminars and workshops.

Click here for more information

 

The latest developments in the Middle East and US-Israel relations

 

 

 

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Current Affairs 

   

west and Iran

West, Iran to continue atom talks in Geneva. 
 Earlier, Iranian  negotiators rejected proposals by the six world powers to curb Tehran's nuclear program... (Ynet) Read more here
 
 

 
 

 bibiPM: Egypt fence nearly complete, deportations to start soon 

Netanyahu slams fiery comments made by MKs at Tel Aviv protest against illegal infiltrators, says issue will be resolved "in a responsible manner"; Rivlin: Government must find solution for migrants, residents. (Jpost) Read more here
 

 

 

 Making Tel Aviv's central bus station child-friendly:

Against all odds, a preschool for the foreign community has opened its doors inside the station (Haaretz) Read more here

 

 

 

Shavuot

When Shavuot and Memorial Day coincide, what's a good American Jew to do? Embrace the best of both worlds this holiday weekend, and celebrate with a dairy barbecue (followed by cheesecake, of course). Read more here

 

  

 

Two Israeli cheesecakes for Shavuot These delicious desserts are lighter in calories and fluffier than their American sisters. Read more here

 

 

 

 Sports

A bridge to peace at the boxing hallA bridge to peace at the       boxing  hall

 

 

 

  

chessChess master ties world champion for eighth time:   After the game ended in a draw, it is likely that a winner will be crowned through a tiebreaker match. Read more here  

Just One Minute

Just One Minute

One minute should be observed for murdered Israeli Olympic athletes