Daniel Lubetzky

”The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
-Chinese Proverb

“If you don’t know where you are going,
you’ll end up someplace else.”
-Yogi Berra

French multinational communications company, Publicis Groupe, is set to purchase an equity stake in Ramallah-based advertising agency Zoom. Publicis Groupe Chairman and CEO Maurice Lévy said of the deal, “Moreover, it is also a call to French and international companies to set up in the region and to contribute to creating the economic development without which there can be no durable peace.”

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Women’s Wear Daily’s glowing review of Maiyet’s 2013 Resort Collection proves that luxury brands can thrive in the fashion world while simultaneously contributing to social good in the world.

Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Julianna Storch

“We find comfort among those who agree with us-
Growth among those who don’t.”
-Frank A. Clark

Tal Harris, director of OneVoice Israel, wrote a compelling piece in The Jerusalem Post, outlining the choices Israel has to make and the actions the Israeli public must take in order to move forward towards peace in the region.

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This New York Times Magazine article demonstrates the rise in prescription stimulant abuse among high school students trying to keep up with the pressures of school and college applications. Douglas Young, a spokesman for the Lower Merion School District outside Philadelphia, best identified the problem and solution, “Straight A’s and high SAT scores look great on paper, but they aren’t reflective measures of a student’s health and well-being. We need to better understand the pressures and temptations, and ultimately we need to embrace new definitions of student success.”

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After a mother chimpanzee died in a zoo, one of the zoo’s employees took the baby chimp home to care for it. His dog, who had recently given birth, adopted the chimp and raised it with her pups! See the pictures below to witness their remarkable bond!

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Israeli scientist Dr. Daniel Hillel was awarded the World Food Prize at the U.S. State Department yesterday for pioneering innovative ways of watering crops in arid desert areas. The presentation of the award commended Dr. Hillel’s scientific achievement as well as his dedication to working with people across borders to help improve food security for all. As he accepted the award, Dr. Hillel asserted that his work is far from complete and urged the global community to unite in efforts towards sustainable food production.

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Enjoy this entertaining video of funny and clever pranks!

Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Julianna Storch