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of the first countries to recognize AN: Hungary has the fourth largest harrowing chapter of recent history. Israel back in 1948, and that the Jewish community in Europe, after In Hungary, there is still a lot to rupture of diplomatic relations in France, England and Germany, about learn about that matter. I was invited 1967 was part of a decision of the 100,000 people. I was told that the to the Memorial of the Carpathian Soviet Communist Party, in which Hungarian Jewish community is the Jewry at the Memorial Museum of it demanded that all members of the most vibrant one, which might be the the Hungarian Speaking Jewry in Soviet Bloc sever diplomatic relations result of the renaissance of the Jewish Safed. There, I realized, for the first with Israel as a protest against the community in Hungary following the time in my life, that the Hungarian Six-Day War. Hungary resumed end of the Soviet era. The 100,000 government at the time took part in diplomatic relations with Israel as Hungarians of Jewish origin and the the deportation of Jews, even though soon, or even shortly before, it gained 250,000 Israelis of Hungarian descent the Hungarian Jews then were mainly independence from the Soviet Bloc form strong bridges between the two assimilated and felt more Hungarian in 1989. countries. than Jewish. Actually, the embassy we are sitting in Interestingly, the father of Zionism, now has an interesting history in that The Holocaust was Theodor Herzl, was born in Pest, respect. Hungary had already bought that would later merge with Buda the building in 1957; however, it did only introduced to the and become Budapest. Yet, he had to not sell it when diplomatic ties were Hungarian educational leave Hungary to find followers for severed with Israel. Instead, it was his Zionist program as the Hungarian used as the Swedish embassy between curriculum after 1989, but Jews showed no interest at all in 1967 and 1989, a period during which a whole generation grew leaving Hungary. Hungary was a Sweden was the representative of relatively good place for Hungarian Hungary in Israel. up in complete ignorance of Jews until the Nazi invasion in On September 18, 1989, Hungary was that harrowing chapter of 1944, as the Hungarian government, the first country from the Soviet Bloc refused to deport Hungarian Jews to to reestablish ties with Israel. In order recent history extermination camps. to do so, it had to request and obtain 2014 was the 70th anniversary of a special permit from the Soviet This is particularly vivid to me the Hungarian Holocaust, and Communist Party, as the resumption whenever I am walking in the street I have participated in several or going to the playground with my Dr. Andor Nagy– of diplomatic relations took place commemorative events here in Israel. children, speaking Hungarian with even before Hungary formally began I particularly remember a film showed them. By-passers routinely notice the its transition to democracy, which in the Knesset at such an event last First-Time Ambassador language we use and talk to me, eager culminated on October 23. This February. In this movie, an elderly to connect with fellow Hungarians. DC: How long have you been in before moving to Budapest, where we year, on that date, we celebrated the Hungarian Jewish woman in her On another topic, I have to tell you By Patricia de Hemricourt Israel? met and became very close friends. 25th anniversary of the Hungarian eighties was interviewed in front of Though back then in 2003, I had never revolution against the Soviet Union. that the Holocaust touches me very Mengele’s house. The movie was in warm and profoundly human AN: I have been here for one year thought I would ever be sent to Israel At the Embassy, we were honored by deeply. When I was a child, under Hebrew and, although I am learning and one month. This is my first- individual, Dr. Andor Nagy as an ambassador, it is such a blessing the presence of two eminent guests for the communist regime, we never Hebrew, my current knowledge of the ever diplomatic post, as I am coming is representing Hungary in now to have them here in the country, the Hungary National Day: the Israeli heard about the Holocaust during language is still woefully inadequate A from politics after 10 years in the history lessons. It was not part of the Israel as its ambassador since August Hungarian parliament, where I especially as they make us feel like Minister of Finance Yair Lapid, who so I did not understand most of curriculum under the Soviet regime. 2013. So far, during his short stay, Dr. was erstwhile Head of the Chief of we are part of the family. gave a beautiful speech on behalf of her interview. Yet, suddenly, in the Nagy has experienced many facets Staff of the Prime Minister. I have the Israeli government, and Tzachi Actually, it was forbidden to even talk middle of her interview, she said Last September marked of life in Israel, including war, as to say that Israel is so exciting, a DC: Hanegbi, the Deputy Minister of about it. As a result, the vast majority in Hungarian: “Mother, don’t leave the 25th anniversary of the can be seen clearly from the piece stimulating and accelerated course Foreign Affairs. of Hungarian people had no exposure me,” which I understood. After the of shrapnel framed next to the door for ambassadorship. reestablishment of Israeli– to the existence of the Holocaust and projection, I made a point of reaching Hungarian diplomatic relations. of his office – a souvenir from the I had visited Israel several times DC: The close relations between simply did not know anything about out to that woman, who was sitting missile that barely missed his car before, both for official visits and as a How would you describe this Israel and Hungary are built on it. The Holocaust was only introduced not far from me in the audience. I during operation Protective Edge last tourist, as the godfather of my second period? common rich historical heritage. to the educational curriculum after met her and her children, and one of summer. However, this is not what daughter lives in Haifa. He was born AN: The important aspects to How do you see that common 1989, but a whole generation grew her daughters asked her to tell me defines his perception of the country. in the Transylvania region of Romania remember are that Hungary was one heritage? up in complete ignorance of that about what the reporter asked her 4 5 Interview Interview

off-camera after interviewing her. understand the Holocaust. Already He had asked her what she would more than 500 Hungarian teachers tell her mother if she could meet her have been to this seminar and are again. Her answer brought tears to my teaching pupils and students in eyes. She quoted a highly emotional Hungary, conveying the horror of the poem by a well-known Hungarian Holocaust with all their heart. poet, about a son meeting his mother At the beginning of December, at Bar after a very, very long separation. In Ilan University, we will establish an addition to the emotional aspect of the association of scientists, modelled poem, hearing this elderly woman, after such clubs already existing in who lost her mother when she was the USA and in Germany; a scientific barely 13 years old and had since club for Hungarian scientists living in rebuilt her life in Israel, still quoting Israel, as well as for Israeli scientists Hungarian literary sources to express dealing with Hungary, her feelings, made me understand the At the other end of the spectrum, depth of the cultural links between I also intend, hopefully next year, Israeli Jews of Hungarian descent and to establish a network for Israelis the country I am here to represent, as three factories in Hungary that are who studied in Hungary, an alumni well as the impact of the Holocaust Israel is so exciting, a now flourishing, benefitting both organization that would enable them on Hungarian Jews. Israel and Hungarian economies. to stay in touch and reminisce about stimulating and accelerated their time in Hungary. This network This is one of the many reasons More than US$3 billion have been would enable us to see what we could I pay close attention to the efforts course for ambassadorship invested in Hungary by Israel, and, do for them and what we can learn made to include the Holocaust in though many Israeli companies left from their experience to improve that the educational curriculum in outside of the Carpathian Basin. The Hungary in the last 8 years following study in Hungary, mainly medicine. of future students. Conversing with Hungary. There is the Jewish round educational material relating to Israel the real estate collapse, I have to 96% of students from Hungary are Budapest is a highly Israeli alumni from Hungary could table meeting with the Hungarian and to Jews is formulated with the mention the resounding success of successfully passing the exam upon also be a brilliant occasion to better government that helps articulate the help of Israeli experts. a Hungarian-Israeli company called returning to Israel, a far higher rate regarded destination understand the cultural commonalities inclusion in the National Curricula IGO, best known under its new name than for any other country where for Israeli visitors, as it between the two countries and maybe of the Jewish influence on Hungarian DC: Hungary has had a very “NNG”. They are producing GPS Israelis are studying medicine. to just enjoy speaking about the good culture, and of the history of the complex and comprehensive set systems and, this year, NNG was Though the cost of studying in provides outstanding value old times in Hungary. Holocaust in Hungary. of bilateral relationships with recognized as the fastest growing Hungary is not low, it is a valid for money Actually, one of the roots of the Israel, ever since its establishment. company in Europe out of 17,000 investment. In addition, I intend to visit the current anti-Semitism in Hungary, Does the current political climate companies, and the third fastest On the tourism front, Budapest is a in Hungary. large Hungarian community in Beer despite the virtual absence of have an influence on these? More growing company in the US. They highly regarded destination for Israeli Sheva, as well as the communities in DC: The Hungarian embassy Muslims in the country, is the lack of specifically, is it likely to have are already equipping 40% of the visitors, as it provides outstanding Netanya and Ashdod. I already met in Tel Aviv is ranked among the knowledge about Israel and about the an impact on the cooperation cars in the automotive industry as a value for money. The flight costs only some of them at the annual meeting most active foreign legations in Jews. This lack of awareness began in between the two countries that has whole. The GPS systems are produced about 100 Euro, the price of a beer is of Carpathian Jews in Beit Shemen. Israel, conducting a wide range the Soviet era, a time during which developed over the past 25 years? in Hungary, not in China, as the a third of that of a beer in Tel Aviv. At It is fascinating to see these thousands of contacts over many fields, of people gathering informally only the Arab side of the conflict AN: As an ambassador, I am rather Hungarian engineers are as good as a mere three-hour flight from Israel, it including cultural activities. Could for a barbecue and intermingling, was reported. Despite the fact that focused on the bilateral and cultural their counterparts in the US, Europe is a more attractive option than many you mention a few upcoming switching language between Hebrew, close to one million Jews lived in relations between our two countries, or Israel, whilst working at a fraction other Western European countries, events? Hungarian, Russian, Ukranian, an Hungary before the Holocaust, as a especially in view of the large of the cost, so they will not look to while offering a high quality trip and array of other Eastern languages, child growing up under communist population involved on the two sides. outsource production to China or the European culture. AN: There is an ongoing project as well as English, as naturally as if rule, neither I nor any of my fellow Let us start with the economic aspect. Far East any time soon. Currently, Actually, the mere fact that 800 between Hungary and Israel that anyone could do so. citizens were taught anything about For example, Teva is a very successful NNG Hungarian production lines families in Israel are sending their started 12 years ago, supported by the Holocaust or about Jewish culture. flagship company in Hungary, thanks employ more than 700 engineers, children to study for years in Hungary, a bilateral treaty, which is called Now, however, Israel is mentioned in to the traditionally strong abilities and they are constantly hiring as the and that over 160,000 Israeli tourists “Teacher Education on Holocaust”. history books as the only democratic of Hungary in the pharmaceutical business is expanding. are visiting Hungary each year is Every year, more than 40 Hungarian state in the Middle East and as the industry, dating back to the pre First On the academic front, 800 Israeli the best rebuttal to the rumors of teachers come to Yad Vashem largest homeland of Hungarian Jews World War era. 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the house, in haste. My grandmother died, and 1.5 million were displaced. music. He became the music teacher did not even have a chance to get Following World War II and the Israeli Arabs are the of hundreds and thousands of children a proper dress. After their sudden Potsdam convention, between 12- most educated Arabs in the all over the country. When he saw the wedding, the entire family started 17 million Germans were displaced. tension between Arabs and Jews, this fleeing north, towards Lebanon. But When India and Pakistan were world, with the best living holocaust survivor decided to teach hope through music to hundreds of when the war was over, the Arabs established, about 15 million people standards and opportunities failed to destroy Israel. My family were transferred. Arab children like me. Holocaust was at the other side of the border, and This trend also exists in the Middle in the region survivors like Avraham are among it seemed that the fate of the brothers East, for example the displacement the most extraordinary people you and sisters of the Deek family was to of 1.1 million Kurds by the Ottomans, befell on Palestinians, and more by can find. be scattered around the globe. Today, 2.2 million Christians who were the revival of the Jewish state. In I was always curious to understand I have relatives in Jordan, Syria, expelled from Iraq, and as we other words: they do not mourn the how they were able to survive, Lebanon, Dubai, the U.K., Canada, speak today, Yazidis, Bahai, Kurds, fact that my cousins are Jordanians, knowing what they knew, seeing what the U.S., Australia, and more. Christians and even Muslims are they mourn the fact that I am an they saw. But throughout the 15 years The story of my family is just one – being killed and expelled in a rate of Israeli. By doing so, the Palestinians I have known Avraham when I was and probably not the worst – among 1,000 people per month, following the have become slaves to the past, held his student, he never spoke about his the many tragic stories of the year rise of Radical Islam. The chances of captive by the chains of resentment, past, except once – when I demanded George Deek 1948. And to be frank, you don’t need any of those groups to return to their prisoners in the world of frustration to know. What I came to realize was to be an anti-Israeli to acknowledge homes, is almost non-existent. and hate. that Avraham was not the only one, The Best Speech an Israeli the humanitarian disaster of the So why is it then? Why is it that However, the evident yet simple truth and that many Holocaust survivors Palestinians in 1948, namely the the tragedies of the Serbs, the is – that in order not to be reduced to did not speak about those years, about Diplomat Ever Held Nakba. The fact that I have to Skype European Muslims, the Polish sorrow and bitterness, we must look the holocaust, even to their families, with relatives in Canada who don’t refugees or the Iraqi Christians are forward. To put it more clearly: to sometimes for decades, or even a lifetime. he speech that George him one the first Arabs to ever speak speak Arabic, or a cousin in an Arab not commemorated? How come the mend the past, first you have to secure Deek, Deputy of the Israeli the language. In 1947 he got engaged country that still has no citizenship displacement of the Jews from the Arab the future. This is something I learned Only when they had secured the Ambassador to Oslo, gave to Vera – My grandmother – and there, despite being a third generation world was completely forgotten, while from my music teacher, Avraham Nof. future did they allow themselves to T look back at the past. Only when recently at the MIFF event, sharing together they had plans to build a – is a living testimony to the tragic the tragedy of the Palestinians, the When I was 7 years old I joined the his experience as an Arab-Israeli family in the same city where the consequences of the war. Nakba, is still alive in today’s politics? marching band of the Arab-Christian they had built a time of hope they citizen, has been making viral waves Deek family has lived for about According to the U.N. 711 thousand It seems to me to be so, because the community in Jaffa. That’s where I permitted themselves to remember the all over the world. 400 years – Jaffa. But a few months Palestinians were displaced, we’ve Nakba has been transformed from a met Avraham, my music teacher, who days of despair. They built the future “When I walk in the streets of my later, those plans changed, literally heard that before – some fled and humanitarian disaster to a political taught me to play the flute and later in their old-new home, the State of home town Jaffa, I am often reminded overnight. some forcefully expelled. At the same offensive. The commemoration the clarinet. I was good. Avraham was Israel, and under the shadows of their greatest tragedy, Jews were able to of the year 1948. The Alleys of When the U.N. approved the time, because of the establishment of the Nakba is no longer about a holocaust survivor, and his entire build a country that leads the world in the old city, the houses in Ajami establishment of Israel, and a few of Israel, 800 thousand Jews were remembering what happened, but family was murdered by the Nazis. medicine, agriculture and technology. neighborhood, the fishing nets at the months after the State of Israel was intimidated into leaving the Arab about resenting the mere existence of He was the only one who managed Why? Because they looked forward. port – they all seem to tell different established, the Arab leaders warned world, leaving it mostly empty the State of Israel. It is demonstrated to survive, because a certain Nazi stories about the year that has changed the Arabs that the Jews are planning of Jews. As we’ve heard before, most clearly in the date chosen to officer found him gifted in playing This is a lesson to every nation my city forever. One of those stories to kill them if they stay home, and atrocities from both sides were not commemorate it: the Nakba day is not the harmonica, so he took him home that wishes to overcome a tragedy is about one of the oldest families in they used the Deir Yassin massacre uncommon, but it seems that this April 9th – the day of the Deir Yassin during the war to entertain his guests. – including the Palestinians. If the this ancient city – the Deek family – as an example. They told everyone: conflict was not the only one during massacre, or July 13th – the day of the When the war was over and he was Palestinians wish to redeem the past, my own. ‘Leave your houses, and run away’. the 19th and 20th century that lead to expulsion from Lod. The Nakba day left alone, he could have easily sat, they need to first focus on securing Before 1948 my grandfather George, They said they will need just a few expulsion and transfer. was set on May 15th – the day after and wept and cried over the greatest a future, on building a world as it after whom I’m named, worked days, in which with 5 armies they From 1821 to 1922, 5 million Israel proclaimed its independence. crime of man against man in history, should be, as our children deserve as an electrician, at the Rotenberg promised to destroy the newly born Muslims were expelled from By that the Palestinian leadership and over the fact that he was left it to be. And the first step in that Electricity Company. He was not Israel. My family, horrified by what Europe, mostly to Turkey. In the declared that the disaster of the alone. But he didn’t, he looked direction, without a doubt, is to very interested in politics, and since might happen, decided to flee, with 90’s Yugoslavia broke apart, leading Nakba is not the expulsion, the forward not backwards; he chose life, end the shameful treatment of the Jaffa was a mixed city, he naturally most others. to 100,000 people dead and about 3 abandoned villages or the exile – the not death; hope, rather than despair. Palestinian refugees. had some Jewish friends. In fact, his A priest was rushed to the Deek million displaced. From 1919 to 1949, Nakba in their eyes is the creation Avraham came to Israel, got married, In the Arab world, the Palestinian friends at the electricity company family’s house, and he wedded during the Visla operation between of Israel. They are saddened less by built a family, and started teaching refugees – including their children, even taught him Yiddish, making George and Vera my grandparents, in Poland and Ukraine, 150,000 people the humanitarian catastrophe that the same thing that saved his life – their grandchildren and even their 10 11 Opinion Opinion

great-grandchildren – are still not citizens of Israel built a future. radicalism. And once again, what the second Intifada, or the rejection of George Deek was born in Jaffa to settled, aggressively discriminated started as hostility towards Jews has at least two Israeli offers in the last 15 Israeli Arabs are the most educated an Arab-Christian family. After against, and in most cases denied become hostility towards anyone who years to end the conflict. Arabs in the world, with the best completion of his degree in Law and citizenship and basic human rights. is different. Just last week more than living standards and opportunities in Only the Arabs themselves can Government, at the Interdisciplinary Why is it, that my relatives in Canada 60,000 Kurds fled from Syria towards the region. Arabs serve as judges in change their reality, by stopping the Center of Herzliya (IDC), he went are Canadian citizens, while my Turkey, afraid of being slaughtered. the Supreme Court; some of the best leaning on conspiracy theories and the on to become a lawyer prior to relatives in Syria, Lebanon or the On the same day, 15 Palestinians doctors in Israel are Arabs, working blaming of outside powers – America, switching over to a diplomatic career. gulf countries – who were born there from Gaza drowned in the sea trying in almost every hospital in the the Jews, the West or whoever – for He began working at the media and and know no other home – are still to escape the claws of Hamas; in country; there are 13 Arab members all the problems; by learning from public relations desk of the Israeli considered refugees? of parliament, who enjoy the right to addition – Bahai and Yazidis are at past mistakes, and by making wiser risk. Foreign Ministry’s Africa department Clearly, the treatment of the criticize the government – a right that decisions in the future. which, in turn, led to his posting as Palestinians in the Arab countries they exhaust to the fullest – protected On top of it all, the ethnic cleansing Recently the U.S. President Obama deputy head of mission at the Israeli is the greatest oppression they by the freedom of speech; Arabs win of Christians in the Middle East is stood at the U.N. podium in front embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. Since experience anywhere, and the popular reality shows; and you can the biggest crime against humanity in of the General Assembly and said: 2012, he has held the position of Deputy Head collaborators in this crime are even find Arab diplomats – and one the 21st century. In just two decades “The task of rejecting sectarianism of Mission at the Israeli embassy in Oslo, Norway, where he heads no other than the international of them is standing in front of you. Christians like me have been reduced and extremism is a generational task the political, economic, cultural and public diplomacy sections. community and the United Nations. Today, when I walk the streets of from 20% of the population of the – a task for the people of the Middle Rather than doing its job and help the Jaffa, I see the old buildings and Middle East to a mere 4% today. And East themselves. No external power refugees build a life, the international the old port, but I also see children when we see that the main victims of can bring about a transformation of that in a place stuck in the past with lawyers, investment consultants, community is feeding the narrative of going to school and university; I see Islamist violence are Muslims, it is hearts and minds”. no ability to look forward, there is no managers of top Israeli companies, getting clear to everyone – at the end the victimhood. flourishing businesses; and I see a By our acts in the present we can future for his family. architects and even electricians. of the day, hate destroys the hater. While there is one U.N. agency in vibrant culture. In short, despite the shape the future, and by that redeem While his brothers and sisters saw The reason that my family have charge of all refugees in the world fact that we still have a long road The Arab world can overcome this the past. Jews and Palestinians, we their future in Lebanon and other Arab succeeded in life, the reason that I’m – the UNHCR, another agency was ahead of us as a minority, we have a mindset, but it requires the courage might not be brothers in faith, but and Western countries, he thought standing here as an Israeli diplomat established to deal only with the future in Israel. to think and act differently. This we certainly are brothers in fate, otherwise. He wanted to go back and not as a Palestinian refugee from Palestinian ones – UNRWA. This is This brings me to my next point – time change demands that the Arabs realize and I believe that through making to Jaffa, his hometown, because he Lebanon – is because my grandfather no coincidence, while the goal of the has come to put an end to the culture that they are not helpless victims; it the right choices, by choosing to worked with Jews in the past and had the courage to take a decision that UNHCR is to help refugees establish of hatred and incitement, because demands that they open up to self- focus on the future, we can redeem was a friend to them, he was not was unthinkable to others. Rather than a new home, establish a future and anti-Semitism, I believe, is a threat criticism, and to holding themselves our past. Yesterday’s enemies can brainwashed with hatred. falling into despair, he found hope accountable. end their status as refugees, the goal to Muslims and Christians, as much be tomorrow’s friends. It happened My grandfather George did what few where no one dared to look for it. He of UNRWA is opposite: to preserve as for Jews. The Arab world seems to Up to this day, not a single history between Israel and Germany, Israel others would have dared – he reached chose to live among those who were their status as refugees, and prevent have forgotten that its greatest days book in the Arab world questions and Egypt, Israel and Jordan. out to those that his community saw considered his enemies, and to make them from being able to start new in the last 1,400 years were when the historic mistake of rejecting the I still didn’t tell you the rest of my as their enemies. He got hold of one them his friends. For that, I and my lives. it showed tolerance and openness establishment of the Jewish state. No family’s story in 1948. After a long of his old friends from the electricity family owe him and my grandmother International community cannot towards those who are different. The prominent Arab academic has come journey towards Lebanon, most of it company, and asked for his help to eternal gratitude. seriously expect the refugee problem genius mathematician Muhammad ibn out saying that if the Arabs would’ve by foot, my grandparents George and get back. And that friend, of whom The story of the Deek family should to be solved, when it is collaborating Musa al-Khwarizmi was Uzbeki. The accepted the idea of a Jewish state, Vera reached Lebanon. They stayed I’ve heard through my father’s serve as a source of inspiration to the with the Arab world in treating the great philosopher Rumi was Persian. there would’ve been two states, there there for many months, and while stories, and never knew his name, Palestinian people. We cannot change refugees as political pawns, denying The glorious leader Salaḥ ad-Din would’ve been no war, and there there, my grandmother gave birth to not only was able and willing to help the past, but we can secure a future them the basic rights they deserve. was Kurdish. The founder of Arab would’ve been no refugees’ problem. her first son, my uncle Sami. my grandfather get back, but in an for our next generations, if we want nationalism was Michel Aflaq – a Wherever the Palestinian refugees I fail to see a debate questioning the When the war was over, they realized extraordinary act of grace, he even to mend the past some day. Christian. And the one who brought were granted equal rights – they wisdom of the destructive leadership that they had been lied to – The Arabs helped him get his old job back at We can help the Palestinian refugees the Islamic rediscovery of Plato and prospered and contributed to their of the Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin did not win the war, as promised, and what has become the Israeli electricity have a normal life. We can be sincere Aristotle to the rest of the world was society – In South America, in the al-Husseini; or the unnecessary war at the same time, the Jews did not company, making him one the very about our past and learn from our Maimonides – a Jew. U.S., and even in Israel. In fact, Israel launched by the Arab league in 1948, kill all the Arabs as they were told few Arabs who work there. mistakes, and we can unite – Muslims, was one of the few countries that However, rather than reviving the or any of the wars against Israel, in would happen. My grandfather looked Today, among my siblings and cousins Jews and Christians – to protect our automatically gave full citizenship successful approach of tolerance, the years that followed until today. around him and saw nothing but a we have accountants, teachers, right to be different, and by that and equality for all Palestinians in it Arab youth are being taught to hate I fail to see self-criticism in the dead-end life as refugees. He looked insurance agents, hi-tech engineers, preserve our humanity. Indeed we after 1948; and we see the results – Jews, using anti-Semitic rhetoric from Palestinian mainstream today about at his young wife Vera – not even18 diplomats, factory managers, can’t change the past, but if we do all despite all the challenges, the Arab medieval Europe, mixed with Islamic the use of terrorism, the launching of yet, and his newborn son, and knew university professors, doctors, that, we will change the future. 12 13 News Events

Donald Tusk Korean National new President of Foundation Day orean Embassy hosted a In his speech, H.E. the Ambassador technology has been very instrumental reception on the occasion of the Republic of Korea Lee Gun-tae to the development of Korean defense the European Council Kof the 4347th National noted that: “Israel is highly regarded in system and Yozma fund has recently Foundation Day. With over 100 Korea as a model of creative economy established its high-tech investment in attendance, the event was joined and as such, we have taken concrete office in Seoul. by many distinguished leaders in steps to replicate Israel’s success. These remarkable achievements and various fields of civic, business and Moreover, Israel’s state-of-the-art n 1 December 2014, friendly relations have led to more government. Donald Tusk, the tangible and practical exchanges former Prime Minister between Korea and Israel. Working O visa program for young people is of Poland, replaced Herman Van Rompuy as the President of the one of those experiments and we are European institution. expecting soon the conclusion of mutual recognition arrangement of driving At the handover ceremony licenses. taking place in Brussels, Mr. Tusk said that he is strongly To further strengthen our bilateral determined to end the economic relations and discuss issues of mutual crisis and feels responsible to interest, the Korean Minister of Foreign complete a genuine Economic Affairs, will visit Israel soon and we are and Monetary Union. looking forward to fruitful talks.”

Tel-O-Fun Hispanic for Day ispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad) or Diplomats National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) here is nothing like starting the week with some good news! His an annual national public holiday in Spain Tel-O-Fun – the green city bicycles, which can be seen on October 12. It commemorates when Columbus Teverywhere, are now available for diplomats' use. Tel-O-Fun first set foot in the Americas in 1492. is a PBS (public bike share) system the likes of which are found This year Ambassador of Spain H. E. Mr. Fernando in cities worldwide (i.e. Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, NYC and more). Carderera Soler and his wife Ms. Victoria Maria The project was implemented almost 2 years ago and was a clear De Diego Vallejo held a party at their residence to and immediate success. Using the Tel-O-Fun bicycle allows for commemorate the Day of the Hispanic Heritage. sustainable transportation and an active lifestyle at the very low cost Among the guests were numerous ambassadors and of NIS280 yearly. As the bicycle infrastructure keeps improving and parking places become more and more scarce, diplomats of foreign countries, representatives of the many choose to use bicycles for up to 5 km trips. Israeli army and attachés of various embassies, as So far the Tel-O-Fun system did not allow annual access without a local credit card and ID. We are very pleased to well as and representatives of various political and inform that the services have been upgraded and annual access may be obtained while using any credit card and a commercial sectors. passport. More about registering at www.tel-o-fun.com 14 Events Events

Hungary National Day Czech ctober 23rd marks the day of the Hungarian Revolution of Republic’s O1956. It is a National Holiday that commemorates the uprising against the Stalinist regime, which National day was one of the most significant events he first independent Czech Amongst the guests of honor were of the country’s 20th century history. state was declared on Minister of Tourism Uzi Landau, This year, on the occasion of the 58th Wenceslas Square on October members of the diplomatic corps, anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian T 28, 1918, beginning a new era for two prominent figures of the Czech Revolution and to commemorate nations which had previously been communities in Israel, Israeli the 25th anniversary of the part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. politicians and businessmen. reestablishment of the diplomatic This year, the Czech ambassador to During the following visit of the relations between Hungary and the Israel, Mr. Ivo Schwarz and his wife Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír State of Israel, the Ambassador of Mrs. Eva Schwarz, held a reception Zaorálek to the Israel Council on Hungary H.E. Mr Andor Nagy and at their residence in Herzliya Pituach Foreign Relations in Jerusalem, the his wife Mariann Bercsényi held photo: Zoltán Tardos to celebrate the Czech Republic’s latter said that the relations between a reception at their residence in National day and to commemorate the Czech Republic and Israel were Herzliya Pituach. Atid Party Yair Lapid and Israeli reestablishing diplomatic relations the 25th anniversary of the Velvet “excellent and will remain so,” and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs was presented at the Foreign Ministry. Amongst the guests of honor were Revolution of 1989, following which added that he was proud of the fact Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian Yitzhak “Tzachi” Hanegbi. The envelope depicts the flags of Israel and Hungary intertwined into the diplomatic relations between that there was less anti-Semitism in National Assembly H.E. Mr István In addition, a commemorative a heart shape. Israel and the newly-democratic the Czech Republic than elsewhere Jakab, former Israeli Minister of envelope marking the 25th Czech Republic were renewed. in Europe. Finance and Chairman of the Yesh anniversary of Hungary and Israel German Day of Unity Austrian National Day he celebration of the 26 which were: he Day of German Unity on distinguished guests, Ambassador of October as the Austrian Minister of Internal the 3rd of October has been Michaelis welcomed the honorable National Day dates back to Affairs Gilad Germany’s national holiday T T guest, President of the State of Israel, the birth of the 2nd Republic after Erdan, members of since 1990. This year, it has been Mr. Reuven Rivlin, and jointly they WW II. This date marks the day diplomatic corps 25 years since the fall of the Berlin launched the year of celebrations that followed the day on which the and representatives Wall. The fall, which marked the end to mark the 50th anniversary of last remaining foreign troops left of the Austrian of the Cold War, had paved the way diplomatic relations between Austrian territory; therefore, October community in for German reunification and sealed Germany and Israel. 26 is de facto the first day on which Israel. the end of the division of Germany. In 2015 many events in Germany Austria had regained its status as an The National This year, the German and Israel will take place to celebrate independent and sovereign state. Days of most ambassador to Israel, H.E. this success story. The official This year, the German ambassador to countries celebrate Mr. Andreas Michaelis and his bilateral website of the Israeli Israel, Mr. Franz Josef Kuglitsch and independence either wife Mrs. Heike Michaelis, and German Foreign Ministries his wife Dr. Maria Kuglitsch through liberation held a reception at their residence was launched in October at www. held a reception at their residence from foreign or in Herzliya Pituach to celebrate the israel50deutschland.org in Herzliya Pituach to celebrate oppressive rule, or through discovery last foreign soldier from the Allied German Day of Unity. Amongst the Austrian National Day. by some ancient explorer. In the case Powers, which occupied Austria from members of different diplomatic The Austrian ambassador welcomed of Austria, it commemorates the 1945-1955, left Austrian soil. missions in Israel and other photo: Omri Meron many distinguished guests, among 1955 treaty of neutrality – when the 16 Events Events

Romania’s Japan’s National Day n December 4th, 2014, H.E. Japanese violinist living in Israel, economic fields, as well as advancing Ambassador of Japan Ambassador Matsutomi, in his speech, the relationship in the cultural field, National Day Oto Israel Mr. Shigeo along with congratulatory remarks for with the launching of the event “Japan Matsutomi and Mrs. Kaori Matsutomi His Majesty’s 81st birthday, expressed Cultural Week in Jerusalem” and This year, the celebrations To honor the National Day of Romania, hosted at their residence the annual a strong will to advance bilateral ties, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s were hosted by H.E. the Romanian Cultural Institute in Tel National Day Reception celebrating with reference to this year’s high- recent performance in Japan, which Ambassador Andreea Aviv and the Embassy of Romania to the birthday of His Majesty the level exchanges in both political and fascinated Japanese citizens. Păstârnac and her the State of Israel have organized the Emperor Akihito of Japan. husband at the Meshulam exhibition “Romania and Israel in the Over 600 guests attended the event, Riklis Lobby of the colors of nature,” that comprises works among them Minister of Agriculture Tel Aviv Museum of created in Romania and Israel by the and Rural Development Yair Shamir, Art. Among the many members of the Israeli art group “Tzeva Director General of the Prime ambassadors and consular BaTeva”. Minister’s Office Mr. Harel Locker, officials present were The exhibition will be open to the Director General of the Ministry of Fr. Angelo Beda Ison, public at the Romanian Cultural Foreign Affairs of Israel (former omania’s National or Great representing the Vatican Embassy; Institute in Tel Aviv, between December Ambassador to Japan) Mr. Nissim Union Day is an annual public Colette Avital, Romanian-born Israeli 1st, 2014 and January 31st, 2015. Ben Shitrit, as well as distinguished holiday on December 1st to diplomat and politician and Nitzan guests from various arenas, Japanese R Chen, the Director of the Israel celebrate the unification of Romanian living in Israel and representatives of provinces. Government Press Office the diplomatic corps in Israel. Following the National Anthems of Japan and Israel, performed by a Kenyan National Thailand’s National Day Day On December 3rd, Thai numerous ambassadors Ambassador Boon-Long, his and diplomats of foreign amhuri Day is a national holiday wife Kamolrat Boon-Long countries, representatives of in Kenya, celebrated on 12th and the embassy staff hosted the Israeli army and attachés JDecember each year. Jamhuri is a reception at the Hilton of various embassies, as well the Swahili word for “republic” and Hotel in Tel Aviv, celebrating as delegates of the Israeli the holiday is meant to officially mark 87th Birthday of His Majesty Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the date of Kenya’s establishment as King Bhumibol Adulyadej and representatives of the a republic which happened on 12th dos Santos of Angola, Ambassador diplomatic and commercial relations, and the National Day of the Chamber of Commerce and December 1964. Sisa Ngombane of South Africa, Mr. and extended an invitation to President Kingdom of Thailand. commercial sectors. This year, His Excellency Ambassador Nuriel Kasbian, honorary consul of Ohuru Kenyatta to visit Israel in 2015. Among the guests of honor The event was held in the Lt. Gen. Augostino S.K. Njoroge and Tanzania, Colonel Nigel Jefferson, The Minister also warmly welcomed were Minister of Culture best Thai traditions, featuring his wife Mrs. Margaret Njoroge hosted British Defense & Military Attaché the news that Kenya Airways would and Sport Ms. Limor beautiful flowers baskets, the celebrations in the Dan Hotel in and many others. soon be introducing air links between Livnat, Professor Yuli Typical Thai food and display Tel Aviv. Among the guests were Yitzhak Aharonovich, Israel’s Internal the two countries. Tamir, Mayor of Herzliya of a collection of traditional ambassadors and diplomatic staff in Security Minister mentioned that Israel Mr. Moshe Fadlon and Thai women's clothing. Israel, including Ambassador António and Kenya enjoy excellent bilateral 18 News News

ISRAEL WELCOMES NEW AMBASSADORS

This month eight newly appointed ambassadors from the Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Korea and Peru, as well as from Angola, Jamaica, the Philippines, and for the first time, South Sudan, have presented their diplomatic credentials to President Reuven Rivlin, at an official ceremony at the President’s Residence. Each noted their desire to strengthen ties between their own countries and Israel, and to promote partnership and cooperation.

Photos: Mark Neumann President Reuven Rivlin with President Reuven Rivlin with Ambassador Doulat Kuanyhev of Kazakhstan Ambassador Margaret Ann Louise Jobson of Jamaica Ambassador Ivo Schwarz of the Czech Republic The Kazakh Ambassador Doulat Kuanyshev presented his The Jamaican (non-resident) Ambassador to Israel, presented his credentials, thanked the President credentials and said: “It is an honor for me to be here. The Mrs. Margaret Ann Louise Jobson presented her and said, “It is an honor for me to represent warmth I feel reminds me of home. I would like to convey credentials and said, “It is a great pleasure for me to serve my country here in Israel. The collaborative warm greetings on behalf of the president of Kazakhstan, as Ambassador to Israel. When I left Kingston they said to relationship between our governments is good who feels a close connection to your country and to me that Israel is an important country for us. Jamaica has and progressive, and includes fruitful cooperation Jerusalem. We are committed to continue to encourage special bonds with Israel; the Jews of Jamaica were some in the areas of security and the struggle against tolerance between different ethnic groups, and I know, of the earliest settlers to the island, and have contributed terrorism. It will be my pleasure to strengthen the Mr. President, that this is an issue dear to your heart.” immensely to the economy and development. I believe there cultural and tourism relations between the citizens President Rivlin replied: “The relationship between Israel is a strong and sound basis to deepen our ties in the future.” of our countries.” and the Kazakh people is evidence that the conflict in our The President responded by saying, “It is a pleasure to President Rivlin greeted him warmly and said: region is not related to religious beliefs. Our relationship host you in Israel’s capital, and to renew the presenting of “We are deeply appreciative of the Czech people serves as an example that despite the differences between credentials by the Ambassador of Jamaica. The relationship President Reuven Rivlin with and their government; you have set an example us, cooperation can prevail. We are deeply appreciative between our countries is excellent, and there is no doubt that Ambassador Ivo Schwarz of Czech Republic for us. We hope that you will feel that Israel is of your president; I know he does a lot, regardless of your presence will help strengthen and deepen this bond.” your home.” religion. He is known as an international leader who The President added in relation to the ambassador’s status actively works to create understanding and tolerance.” as a non-resident representative, “We will be happy to see you in Israel much more.” The Korean Ambassador Lee Gun-tae presented his credentials to the president and said: “I hope to expand The Ambassador of Angola, Mr. Feliciano Antonio Dos Santos, the existing technological cooperation between our thanked the President and said, “Israel has played an important nations. One of my wishes is to augment the awareness and significant role in assisting infrastructure and agricultural of Koreans visiting Israel, as they tend to focus mainly development in Angola, and we are benefiting from the experience on the history of Israel, and expose them to Israel’s and understanding which you bring in these fields. I have been advanced high-tech industries.” asked to take action to strengthen and deepen the relationship President Rivlin responded to the Korean ambassador between our countries, and to promote cultural partnerships. We and said: “I believe that during your service here we hope that with your help, my time here will be most productive.” will find additional avenues of cooperation. The rapid President Rivlin warmly welcomed the Ambassador and said, development of Korea and the manner in which the “Angola has a central role in Africa; your economy is an example Korean people produce miracles proves to the world to many states around the world. Between our countries, we share that it is possible to cope with adversity while at the President Reuven Rivlin with President Reuven Rivlin with excellent relations, of importance to both sides. We are impressed Ambassador Gustavo Antonio Otero Zapata of Peru same time developing the country, education and Ambassador Feliciano Antonio Dos Santos of Angola by your progress in the area of water and agriculture, and successful quality of life.” use of natural resources. I am pleased to welcome you to Israel.” 20 21 News

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President Reuven Rivlin with President Reuven Rivlin with Ambassador Nathaniel Imperial of the Philippines Ambassador Ruben Marial Benjamin of South Sudan The incoming Ambassador of the Philippines, Mr. For the first time, an Ambassador from South Sudan to Nathaniel Imperial said, “I am delighted and honored to Israel, Mr. Ruben Marial Benjamin, presented his credentials serve my country in the holy land. The good will, which to the President. The Ambassador said, “I am happy to serve characterizes the relationship between our countries, began my country in Israel, and I have been sent here following the already in the late 1930’s, when our President initiated long and warm relations between us. We understand what the ‘open door policy’ for Jews fleeing persecution at the it means to be in a long struggle, and Israel is an important hands of the Nazis. In Israel, there are many workers from friend who has helped us greatly and we appreciate this. I my country, and they enjoy safe employment with good am happy to say that I feel at home in Israel.” conditions, for which I am both grateful and very proud.” The President responded, “I am excited to receive your The President praised the good relations between the two appointment as the first ambassador from your country. We countries and said: “We will never forget that you were have much in common; we appreciate greatly the security the only Asian country to vote in favor of the creation of a ties between us, and see in South Sudan an important friend. Jewish state. There is a wonderful relationship between our On a personal note, I wanted to be a soccer player when I countries, and we look forward to expanding it. It is a great was a child, but sadly I wasn’t good enough, and so I decided pleasure for us to have you in Israel as a diplomat and as a to be the president of my favorite club instead. I know that renowned poet; I hope that your books will be translated you are a good soccer player, and so I am happy to invite into Hebrew so that we can all benefit from them.” you to play and train in Jerusalem.”

Ambassador Gustavo Antonio Otero Zapata of Peru presented his credentials to President Rivlin and said: “I have worked in Israel on previous postings, and feel that I am returning home. I would like to continue to promote the bilateral relationship between our two nations. We thank you for both your assistance and for the Israeli investments in Peru, such as the development of water technology that has made a significant contribution.” President Rivlin praised the good bilateral relationship between the two countries and said: “I have visited Peru, and have seen that both our nations share a common value, that of the deep President Reuven Rivlin with roots of a people to its homeland.” Ambassador Lee Gun-Tae of Korea 22 Sports Sports

The three Jui Jitsu Academy branches together at a promotion ceremony in Tel Aviv Diplomats Take it to the Mats to Train in Mixed Martial Arts

practiced in their style specific forms, has helped to give rise to increased MMA combines a wide variety of interest for new fighters to join the martial art styles from across the sport and has led to the growth of Belgian Ambassador John Cornet d’Elzius receives his blue belt globe. While the primary elements high level clubs around the country by Gabriel M. Avner of the sport are drawn from Muay that teach MMA and its core element and other languages. With its strong The JJA has also become a prime Ambassador Cornet d’Elzius says of ver the past decade, mixed Thai (Thai boxing), Brazilian Jiu of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. international reputation, it is the choice for expats to train, with its training. He appreciates how being a destination for visitors from around welcoming atmosphere and high martial arts have grown out Jitsu, Judo, and wrestling, various One of the most recognized groups part of the club, “offers him a unique the world. Along with its beginners, level, including many diplomats. of the underground fighting forms of Karate and other martial is the Jiu Jitsu Academy (JJA) with opportunity to interact with Israelis O who are just getting to know the Belgian Ambassador John Cornet scene, bursting to the forefront of arts have found their way into the its main branch in the heart of Tel outside of the confines of the standard sport, it has the highest concentration d’Elzius, who has been coming to the world sports. With fighters competing ring. The mixture of different styles Aviv. Leading the club is Gidon diplomatic encounter.” of black belts in the country with JJA, recently received his blue belt. from across the globe, it should come and the international participation Sagher, a second degree black belt, During the past six months, the eight elite fighters calling it home. Its Other past members of the JJA have as no surprise that Israel has become of the fighters have proven to be a who received his belt from Master JJA has started accepting younger newest black belt, Shlomie Ben Tzion, come from the Japanese diplomatic one of the centers for the sport. With big draw for fans from around the Ricardo De La Riva in Rio de Janeiro. members that include middle and high holds the championship title in Israel staff as well as others serving here a long history of Israelis competing world. Flags representing the different Sagher comes to the sport with strong schoolers. Some of the older fighters for BJJ in the 85-kilo weight class. in Israel. “It’s like playing chess,” in martial arts on the Olympic stage countries of the fighters can always background in martial arts. He has have begun to bring their sons and and winning medals in Judo, the be seen at the events with groups of trained security forces from around daughters to get them acquainted evolving popularity of mixed martial supporters showing up to cheer on the world, including SWAT teams with how it feels to train on the arts (MMA) would seem to be a their countrymen. and Special Forces. Moreover, he mats. Gidon’s brother, Shaul Sagher natural evolution of the local sports In recent years, the sport has been is the only official representative of who was on the national Judo team scene. How Israel is making its mark popularized by the Ultimate Fighting the De La Riva global club in Israel. as a teenager notes that, ‘You now on the sport and producing high level Championship (UFC), the largest Under his guidance, his students have have a generation that is starting to fighters is a story best told by looking MMA global league. Since the opened two additional locations with train MMA from a younger age, and back at how MMA has risen to its beginning, Israelis have been amongst one in the northern Misgav region, as hopefully that will help to create a place of international prominence. the fiercest of competitors. Great well as in Rishon Le-Zion. stronger cadre of fighters and grow Mixed martial arts, for the uninitiated, Israeli fighters have included Moti The school itself exemplifies both the the community into something even is a combat sport where two Horenstein, who fought in the early international element of the sport, as more organized’. With the impressive fighters face off with the goal of years of the UFC, as well as Noad well as a wide cross section of Israeli level of talent and experience from either knocking out or forcing their Lohat, who has gained more recent society. Members of the group include the club’s older generation, the future opponent’s submission. It is open to fame. Many of the Israelis who have fighter pilots, academics, high tech seems wide open for the next wave competition for men and women of competed in MMA have come with entrepreneurs, students, and others. of Israeli MMA competitors moving all ages. In contrast to other forms backgrounds drawing from the strong Upon walking through the doors of forward. of competitive combat sports such Judo and ‘survival’ styles of fighting the Tel Aviv group, one can hear Purple belt Noa Lellouche and black belt Sami Benukya as Taekwondo or Judo, which are that are popular here. Their success a mix of Hebrew, English, French, 24 25 Health Health

can hold the spine. It is much easier to help a kid than to treat a sick adult. It is impossible to cure scoliosis in adults. However, it is possible to significantly improve the condition of the spine, to correct the position Osteopathy of the pelvis and shoulder blades, and build up corset muscles that will allow the holistic approach avoiding pain and diseases of the internal organs. Osteopathic methods can also help with pain in the spine to patient care caused by other factors. approach, which means they consider the problems of ADD and ADHD. DC: Methods of osteopathy treat both the physical and mental needs of Ritalin just varnishes reality. not only such “obvious” things like their patients. A system of cranial osteopathy scoliosis, but also headaches, which treatment is based on the fact that often have unclear etiology. DC: Does it mean that osteopathy a skull is not an ossified structure, requires broad diagnostic AK: There are many causes of but consists of bones moving competencies? headaches and other pain syndromes relative to each other and associated – from the emotional stress effects to AK: The practice of osteopathy with meninges, spine, sacrum r. Alexander Kanzepolsky has requires a holistic understanding of and cerebrospinal fluid exchange. been a practicing osteopath the body and a precise knowledge Functional disorders in this system Osteopathy offers and therapist for the last 20 of anatomy, physiology, embryology usually cause the indicated problems. D and pathology. This is the reason Osteopathy successfully removes their treatment of many disorders, years. He is also one of the founders of The Israeli Cranio-Sacral Therapy osteopaths collaborate with specific root cause. including ADHD, and Rehabilitation Center. Osteopathy psychologists, therapists, orthopedists, You mentioned that birth developmental disorders, offers treatment of many disorders, homeopaths, reflexologists, DC: trauma might also cause scoliosis? including ADHD, developmental nutritionists, psychiatrists and many scoliosis, birth trauma, allergic disorders and autism, scoliosis, birth other specialists. AK: Birth trauma may be one of trauma, allergic diseases, headache, the causes for scoliosis; however, diseases, headache, depression, DC: The Attention Deficit depression, gynecological problems 70 percent of scoliosis appears to be gynecological problems, a and disorders of the menstrual Hyperactivity Disorder problem a hereditary disease. Nevertheless, cycle, a variety of disorders of the in children has become extremely regardless of the scoliosis cause it variety of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and many others. common over recent years. is necessary to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal tract and Opponents and supporters of it as soon as possible. If a 5-6 year DC: What is osteopathy in the Ritalin and other drug therapies old kid with a small stoop or with a many others broadest sense? cross “swords” in debate about tendency to scoliosis, or an 8-9 year the most effective method of AK: Osteopathy has been recognized old child with scoliosis at the initial treatment. What is your opinion in the world for a long time, but in stage, attends the osteopathic clinic, the consequences of trauma, including the cranio-sacral rhythm, resulting DC: You have mentioned on the matter? Israel, it has been developing for the treatment effectiveness will be childbirth trauma. Damage to the in patients suffering from migraines, depression; does osteopathy treat about 20 years. There are different AK: Osteopaths consider birth higher. While a child grows, his or skull due to squeezing in the birth dizziness, unstable blood pressure, it as well? gait disturbance. schools of osteopathy – the American trauma as a major cause of ADHD, her posture can be corrected, but the canal, drop impact, accidents, stress AK: Yes, osteopathy techniques are and the European. According to the dyslexia and other disorders, such earlier we start to do it, the better. or serious illness, all these may lead to Sometimes we treat patients used in the treatment of depression. American Osteopathic Association as scoliosis. Apathy or, conversely, Scoliosis manifests itself very fast a disorder of the skull bones relative suffering from headaches, and as a Although depression is a psychological (AOA), osteopathic medicine is a unrestrained activity may be during puberty. On average, the placement and their mobility, to the consequence, from depression, for problem, it is often a secondary complete system of health care with consequences of a birth injury. treatment of scoliosis with osteopathic tension of the meninges, or to the 20-30 years. From the osteopathy issue, while it was initially caused a philosophy that combines the needs Such children are often treated with methods can last for about six dysfunction of cerebrospinal fluid viewpoint, a pathology root cause by physical problems, including the of the patient with the current practice Ritalin – a drug that causes a lot of months. During this time, osteopathic exchange. Bones that were movable can be found in any part of a body, mentioned long-term headache, and, as of medicine. Doctors of osteopathic debate. The osteopathic treatment therapists try to correct a spine and in the past can be locked or shifted. beginning with a head and ending at a consequence, by fatigue, weakness, medicine (DOs) practice a wholesome methods provide another solution to build up the corset muscles, so that it This leads to a serious disorder of coccyx, including any internal organs. psychological discomfort. 26 27 Health

Osteopathy eliminates a primary to function properly, constricted physical problem and, consequently, Osteopathic therapy blood vessels provide poor blood depression, but with the help of flow to them, edema is formed, and psychologists and concurrent is the most appropriate strained joints (including the spine) medication. The main problem in way to get rid of allergic are displaced and remain in a wrong such cases is to determine whether the position. Therefore, one seemingly depression is primary or secondary, symptoms since it is aimed minor reason causes a whole cascade and if it is a secondary issue, then to at improving the whole of disorders leading to many problems find out its primary root cause. that need to be balanced. Incorrect human body and has stereotypes and behavior patterns, DC: Depression, headaches, proved its effectiveness the stagnation of consciousness that and age-related problems affect have been formed over many years, a person appearance. What can in adults and children do not allow a person to use his or her you offer your female patients to own strength. improve it? treatment DC: Allergy is one of the main AK: Not only female patients, lymphatic drainage carried out by a diseases of our civilization. About but male patients can benefit from qualified osteopath would be very 20% of the world’s population osteopathic treatment as well, because helpful. Osteopath, who perfectly suffers from various allergic everybody must take good care of knows the anatomy and physiology reactions. Can osteopathy help his or her body and appearance. of a human body, will be able to clean them? Toxins are accumulated in a body, deep underlying lymphatic vessels and it is necessary to get rid of and conduct lymphatic drainage of an AK: Yes, it can. By the way, most them. Osteopathy offers methods of entire body. Deep lymphatic drainage likely, in 15-20 years a half of all lymphatic drainage for this purpose. is useful against immunodeficiency, Earth population will experience some Person’s appearance and health nervousness, headaches, poor sleep, sort of allergic reaction. Frequent largely depend on the lymph state. It edema, frequent colds and even colds, asthmatic lung function is well-known fact that a circulatory unhealthy complexion. disorders, skin manifestations, system is responsible for the supply rhinitis, conjunctivitis, food and DC: You have mentioned the drug allergies, allergic reaction to of the body with all the necessary word “fascia,” what does it mean? means: arteries deliver food to the light and even chronic fatigue are cells and oxygen, while the veins AK: Fascia is a protective cover- consequences of allergic diseases carry wastes. However, human blood connective tissue that forms the inner and their complications. A general carries away not all the waste, there frame of a body. Fasciae, like cases, mechanism of allergic “failure” leads is also the lymphatic system that surround muscles, ligaments, joints, to weakening and suppression of the removes fasciae and cellular waste internal organs, bones, vascular immune system, reducing resistance products, and functions as the body’s and nerve trunks and even line the to stress. Therefore, allergic disorders immune defenses. When lymphatic cavities of the brain and spinal cord are very common when a person is vessels are clogged, the overall health (meninges). The fasciae are connected severely sick and in the first months is deteriorating and the metabolism is to each other, creating a single and years of life, when defense impaired. Thousands of microvascular structure within a human body. Fascia mechanisms are depressed or not yet spasms obstruct capillaries, blocking contains contractile and elastic fibers, developed (such as children’s). the flow of blood and lymph, has a bioelectrical potential, and is Osteopathic therapy is the most worsening cell oxygen nutrition and able to tighten and relax. appropriate way to get rid of allergic impeding cell waste removal. In response to such external injuries symptoms since it is aimed at Restoring the normal operation as contusions, or wounds, or improving the whole human body of the lymphatic system means to disruption of the internal organs an and has proved its effectiveness in recover the body’s own immunity. area of tension, twisting forms inside adults and children treatment. Results By the way, headaches are one of the the fascia, which pulls to itself all of osteopathic treatment are better in signs of intoxication, i.e. insufficient surrounding tissues, organs, joints, children. detoxification. In this case, a deep blood vessels. Caught organs cease 28 Luxury Luxury

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Swiss The Heritage line by TUDOR is first TUDOR Submariner models, watch. It tells of the nostalgia for distinguished by the unique creative but which had since vanished. objects whose appeal increases process of the brand’s Style Workshop Its imposing winding crown is a over time and plays on the charm as well as an exceptional attention to nod to a model presented in 1958 of its attractive aura. For this second Heritage detail. The very opposite of a mere under reference 7924 and dubbed version, TUDOR’s Style Workshop re-edition, a Heritage product is the “Big Crown” by collectors. Its sought to convey through design powerful result of a true temporal and characteristic angular hands, known details the intention governing the An open book on decades of deep- stylistic encounter of past, present by connoisseurs as “Snowflakes”, creation of the brand’s first divers’ water adventures, steeped in the and future. The aesthetic codes were seen from 1969 to the early watch: namely, to produce a technical mysterious aura of a hidden bay that contributed to the renown of 1980s. These multiple references and reliable divers’ tool-watch. that gradually reveals its secrets to the historic models are preserved to the brand’s aesthetic heritage, The result is an antithetic and yet those who venture there, the Tudor and injected with modern touches to combined with contemporary design complementary TUDOR Heritage Heritage black bay is a long-lost update its iconic status. The TUDOR elements such as the robust 41 mm Black Bay, presented in cool colors treasure, returning to the light of Heritage Black Bay embodies the steel case with a refined finish, a accentuating this model’s inherent day. First presented in 2012 in an pinnacle of this creative approach, colored, anodized aluminum crown virtues of fine workmanship, finishing appealing version with warm colors, since its inspiration is anchored, not tube, as well as superbly crafted and precision. the following year it was awarded the in a historic model, but rather in interchangeable bracelets make the While the first version radiated gentle, “revival” category prize by the jury of the nearly 60 y ears of the brand’s TUDOR Heritage Black Bay a watch the 2013 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de soft warmth, the face of the second is emblematic divers’ watches. with a powerful identity that vividly icy with sharp lines infusing it with a Genève. the Tudor Heritage black bay embodies the brand’s renewal process. returns in 2014 icy and sharp. The TUDOR Heritage Black Bay decidedly tech allure. Its deep-black This new version exalts the original derives its overall lines and its domed The 2012 TUDOR Heritage Black dial strikes a cold, marked contrast purpose of the Tudor submariner tool- crystal from the brand’s first divers’ Bay, with its black-chocolate dial, its with the silvery hour markers and watches and their use on the wrists of watch, the TUDOR Submariner pink-gold hands and hour markers, their white luminescent material. The divers serving in some of the world’s reference 7922, launched in 1954. its creamy luminescent material and silver-colored, luminescent hands greatest navies. It also owes to its ancestor its its burgundy bezel, is reminiscent of feature the same contrast as they cut domed dial, a feature shared by the the gentle warm patina of an antique across the dial with surgical precision. 30 31 Luxury Rubrika

Finally, the bezel in midnight-blue, half of the 20th century, the Marine strap with a sophisticated weave; matching the color of the crown nationale francaise was equipped with and the other a choice of either a tube, tempers the vibrancy of the TUDOR divers’ watches, which were midnight-blue distressed leather strap steel case, while lending an aquatic generally blue. Like all models in the matching the bezel, or a satin-finished and highly functional dimension that Heritage line, the TUDOR Heritage and polishedsteel bracelet. Both come echoes the military past of certain Black Bay comes with two bracelets with a folding clasp. brand references. During the second or straps: an adjustable blue fabric

Tudor Black Bay Available on Rolex Show Boutiques in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ra’anana, Eilat and in selected watch shops in Israel. For more details, visit our website: www.euro-asia.co.il www.tudorwatch.com 32 33 Luxury Luxury

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CATHOLIC MAIN SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS - FOR THE DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY ONLY BETHLEHEM 2014/2015

14.00 Pilgrimage to the Greek and then to Wednesday 31st December Zeno- Casserole, set of 12 pieces the Latin Shepherd’s Field. New Year’s Eve: In the Manger Grotto Model Number 1111002 Cupon code - MD103 Friday 26th December Holy masses at 5.00 and 7.30 Feast of St. Stephen: At St. Catherine’s Church In the Manger Grotto Holy mass at 6.30 (Italian) Holy masses at 5.00 and 7.30. 14.00 SOLEMN VESPERS WITH At St. Catherine’s Church PROCESSION TO THE GROTTO. Holy masses at 6.30 (Italian) and 7.00 16.00 Eucharistic adoration and Mass of (Arabic). Thanksgiving (Arabic) with TE DEUM. 12.00 Daily procession to the Grotto of the Nativity. 2015 Saturday 27th December Thursday 1st January 2015 Feast of St. John Ev New Year In the Manger Grotto In the Manger Grotto Holy masses at 5.00 and 7.30 Holy masses at 5:00 am and 7:30 At St. Catherine’s Church At St. Catherine’s Church Holy masses at 6.30 (Italian) and 7.00 Holy masses at 6.30 (Italian) and 7.30 DECEMBER 15 – 23: (Arabic) (Arabic) 16.30 Novena of Christmas in 12.00 Daily procession to the Grotto. 10:30 SOLEMN MASS (Arabic) followed St Catherine. 16.45 Veneration of the Rock of Manger by procession to the Milk Grotto with the Grotto Icon of Virgin Mary. Wednesday 24th December Christmas Eve Sunday 28th December Monday 5th January At Rachel’s Tomb Feast of the Holy Eve of Epiphany: CONSUMER PRICE 13.00 H.B. Fouad Twal, the Latin Innocents: In the Manger Grotto Patriarch of Jerusalem, is welcomed by, In the Manger Grotto Holy masses at 5.00 and 7.30 2100 NIS Latin parish priest of Bethlehem and Holy masses at 5.00 and 7.30 At Rachel’s Tomb SEASON SALE representatives of Bethlehem, Beit Jala At St. Catherine’s Church 11.00 Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custos Cooking and heating 6-layer sandwich base for fast and Beit Sahour. Holy masses at 6.30 (Italian) and 7.00 of the Holy Land is welcomed by Latin with storage bowls and even heat transfer At the Manger Square (Arabic) Parish Priest and other representatives of 1. 18/10 stainless steel 2. Aluminium 1,699NIS 13.30 Solemn Entry of the Latin Patriarch 12.00 Daily Procession to the Grotto of Bethlehem. the Nativity 3. Ferro 4. Aluminium into the Basilica of the Nativity and St. At Manger Square Catherine Church followed by Pontifical In the Grotto of the Holy Innocents 11.30 Solemn entry the Custos of the Holy 5. 18/10 Protector 6. Copper Vespers. 10.00 SUNG MASS (Latin) Land into the Basilica of the Nativity and At St. Catherine’s Church 14.00 Vespers in the Grotto of the Holy St. Catherine Church. 16.00 Daily procession to the Nativity Innocents. At St. Catherine’s Church Grotto. Monday 29th December 13.45 PONTIFICAL VESPERS AND 21.00 Opening of the gates (Tickets In the Manger Grotto PROCESSION TO THE GROTTO required see below) Holy masses at 5.00 and 7.30 15.30 Office of Readings and procession 23.15 SOLEMN “OFFICE OF At St. Catherine’s Church to the Grotto READINGS”. Holy masses at 6.30 (Italian) and 7.00 Tuesday 6th January 00.00 PONTIFICAL EUCHARISTIC (Arabic) Feast of Epiphany: CONCELEBRATION 12.00 Daily procession to the Grotto. At the Manger Grotto Thursday 25th December At Shepherd’s Field Holy masses starting from 00.00 until Christmas Day: 15.00 Solemn mass at in commemoration 9.00 with an interruption between 1.00 In the Manger Grotto of the Shepherds and 2.30 (approx.) 2.30 Low masses until 5.15 (no tickets Tuesday30th December: At St. Catherine’s Church required), interruption from 5.30 to 7.00 In the Manger Grotto 7.30 Holy Mass approximately. Holy masses at 5.00 and at 8.30 10.00 PONTIFICAL MASS (Latin and At St. Catherine’s Church At St. Catherine’s Church Arabic) 7.30 PARISH MASS IN ARABIC. Holy masses at 6.30 (Italian), 7.30; 9.00; 15.30 Solemn vespers and traditional 10.00 PONTIFICAL CHRISTMAS 11.00; 16.30 (Arabic) solemn procession to the Grotto of the MASS IN ARABIC AND LATIN. Nativity: Veneration of the Infant Jesus CALL FOR ORDER: 08-8543766 with gifts of Gold, incense and myrrh To purchase online, please visit our website: www.berghoff.co.il 36Our showroom is located at: 23 Moshe Even Ezra st., Ashdod 37 Culture Special Golfing Opportunity Just For Diplomats The 3rd International Dead Sea Gran Fondo December 10, 2014 – January 08, 2015

The Gran Fondo is a one day challenging cycling festivity for the riders. The goal of this event is to fill the gap between team cycling challenges and professional cycling competitions. The Gran Fondo Arad - Dead Sea course will be a circular course, where the start and finish point will be near Ein Bokek – Dead Sea hotels strip. The course will be a round tour with a total distance of 155KM and 1752 meters in elevation – a ride across the wild desert via Ma'ale Akrabim (Scorpions Pass) ending at Hatrorim junction. Location: Arad and Dead Sea

The History of Jerusalem through the Lens of Medicine and Faith Exhibition May 01, 2014 – April 01, 2015

The Caesarea Golf Club offers diplomats an opportunity to play Israel's only 18-hole golf course. Special Green fee on Sunday's for only 199 NIS from 10:00 am Tiberias Winner Come and enjoy a thrilling day on the beautifully manicured course. Marathon 2015 * Valid only with diplomatic identification Date & Time: January 09, 2015 * Subject to regulations 00:00 - 07:30 * Valid until November 1st 2014 The 38th Tiberias Winner marathon will take place “Jerusalem: A Medical Diagnosis” takes a broad on January 9th, 2015 at 9am. The Marathon course Caesarea Golf Club provides additional services and original look at the “medical record” of follows the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee set against for the diplomatic corps: Jerusalem, the human struggle for a healthy life in breathtaking rustic landscape, and winding through the unique context of the holy city. The exhibition ancient historical landmarks in the Jordan Valley. * Small group tournaments - including prizes and refreshments touches on the thousands of years of life in the city It is an out and back course, from the main streets of through the lens of medical milestones beginning * Golf familiarization clinics - including tour of the course Tiberias along the Sea of Galilee, crossing the Jordan and instruction by golf professionals with the days of King David and King Hezekiah until River up to the turning point at Kibbutz Ein-Gev and the modern history of Hadassah and Shaare back to Tiberias. Finishing line is at the Golden Tulip * Group lesson packages for beginners and experienced golfers Zedek hospitals. Club Hotel. Location: Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem Location: around the Sea of Galilee FOR TEE TIME RESERVATION: *6550 EXT 1 | [email protected]

38 We are pleased to present the 3rd edition of the Diplomatic Club Restaurant Guide as a service to the diplomatic corps.

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