Signs of GOOD for ISRAEL

Add to the following the fact that Olmert's days are numbered and the picture is rosy indeed. Eisav is clearly on his way (quickly) down the 'ladder.' That means Ya'akov is on the way up.

Shekel Doing Well Despite U.S. Economic Woes

by Malkah Fleisher

(IsraelNN.com) The shekel is continuing its sharp appreciation against leading currencies, breaking new thresholds despite major losses on Wall Street, the US government bailout of insurance giant American International Group (AIG), the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holding, and the sale of Merrill Lynch to Bank of America.



Pomegranate Crop Hits Record High

(IsraelNN.com) The Pomegranate crop in Israel is expected to reach a record high of 20,000 tons this season, 25 percent higher than last year's yield. Nearly 25 percent of the fruit will be exported.

Large Grape Crop Expected

(IsraelNN.com) The grape harvest this season is expected to yield 45,000 tons, seven percent more than the previous year, ....