Centre for Scotland and Israel Relations

04/08/2023

For we invited Brits, Rachel and Andrew, to try some Israeli beers for the first time!
🍻What did they think? Watch here👇

03/08/2023

: Check out these photos, shot initially in black&white but recoloured by advanced technology from MyHeritage.
In the pictures from the early 20th century, you can see Jews praying in front of the Western Wall, the inauguration ceremony of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem & more!

A unique collection of images obtained by Ynet show the rich history of the Land of Israel during the two previous centuries; pictures were carefully recolored by 'MyHeritage' using advanced technology

01/08/2023

Earlier this year, the Israeli start up Aleph Cuts which includes Leonardo DiCaprio among its investors, received a game-changing kosher nod from The Chief Rabbi of Israel, David Baruch Lau, for its cultivated thin-cut beef steak. Their products will soon be sold in Europe and we can't wait to have them in the UK too!

Aleph Farms has submitted an application to sell the first ever cultivated beef steaks in Europe

31/07/2023

Jerusalem's iconic City of David Ancient Jerusalem has opened its revamped museum after a three-year makeover!

Technology and original artifacts coexist easily in this new and improved version, offering visitors a deep dive into the timeline of the citadel. Have you visited already? 😉

The famous Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is set to reopen to the public to tell the secret of how, through the centuries, a small city in the hills of Jude...

28/07/2023

Have you ever heard of the Circassians?
Watch יוסף חדאד - Yoseph Haddad's video with the Muslim-Israeli MMA Fighting fighter Yanal Ashmoz and hear about the Circassian community in Israel!

27/07/2023

We are heartbroken by the news of the passing of David 'Dugo' Leitner.🕯️

Dugo was only 14 when he started a 3-day walk, known as the "Death March". Walking barefoot in the snow from -Birkenau, what kept Dugo's spirits up was reminiscing about his mother’s cooking and dreaming of never being hungry again.

When he finally arrived in , Dugo's first meal was falafel, and since that day, every year on Jan 18th, he enjoyed falafel to celebrate his life and freedom.

We, at the Embassy, decided to honour his story by donating Falafel meals in his name, so that others too may not go hungry.

We would like to thank The Felix Project, Sant'Egidio International, Sant'Egidio London, The Wiener Holocaust Library, Homeless Action in Barnet and everyone across the UK who helped us spread Dugo's story over the past 3 years.

Dugo, aged 94, left a loving wife, two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is already missed but will never be forgotten.
עם ישראל חי וקיים ומבסוט ואוכל פלאפל 💙

בית העדות - להנחלת זיכרון השואה Testimony House

26/07/2023

For over 2,000 years, the Jewish people have mourned the destruction of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.

Today, Tisha B'Av, marks the anniversary of their destruction.

As Jews in Israel, the UK and around the world mark Tisha B'Av, we wish all those fasting a meaningful fast.✡️

26/07/2023

As the devastating wildfires continue in Greece, is proud to have rescue teams on the ground and to be helping in the fight to get the situation under control. 🇮🇱🇬🇷

Israel assisted Greece in putting out the fires raging across the country, both on the ground and in the air.

24/07/2023

Our Head of the Civil Society Department, Hodaya Avzada was honoured to hear the stories of soldiers from an Paratroop Unit who visited West London Synagogue as part of the ‘Peace of Mind,’ rehabilitation programme.

This important programme brings entire Israel Defense Forces units abroad to process their collective trauma. It is only possible because of the warm hospitality of West London Synagogue and similar synagogues across the country, which host the soldiers.

It is a reminder of the close bond between communities worldwide and Israel’s heroes.

21/07/2023

"An startup has developed a “secret sauce” offering an alternative to products.
The product makes biodegradable trays capable of holding hot, wet, and greasy foods without leaking or absorbing the liquids or oils and can be completely turned into compost.
https://tinyurl.com/28sdy38v"

W-Cycle has developed a “secret sauce” that makes environmentally friendly utensils last longer and offer true competition to plastic.

20/07/2023

The land of Milk, Honey and...Whisky?!
Israel may not have the best climate for making, but it has great innovative minds.
That's how the Milk & Honey Distillery's Whisky was named World’s Best Single Malt 2023 by Whisky Magazine.

Israel is home to handful of distilleries; the oldest is Tel Aviv-based Milk and Honey, winner of the Best Single Malt Whisky in the World

19/07/2023

Wishing Muslims across the world a Happy Islamic New Year. May this new year bring you health and happiness!