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In what would be an historic first formal visit, a
senior member of the British royal family is planning
an official trip to Israel in 2017, a tour that would
coincide with the 100-year anniversary of the Balfour
Declaration, according to
a U.K. Jewish community
leader.
While royals have visited
Israel in the past, no rep-
resentative of the British
monarchy has ever come to
the country on an official
“royal tour.” An official
royal visit to the Jewish
state would be the first in
Israel’s 68-year existence,
during which nearly every
other country on Earth has
Speculation has a member
been visited by a represen-
of the royal family, possibly
tative of the Crown.
Prince Charles, visiting
The community leader
Israel next year.
said the details of the visit
were not yet finalized but
that the trip would be led by a senior member of the
royal family.
While the visit would coincide with the 100th anni-
versary of the Balfour Declaration, issued by foreign
secretary Lord Arthur Balfour in 1917, it is unclear
whether the trip would officially mark the document’s
centenary. Instead, the visit may be formally billed as a
commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle
of Jerusalem in which General Allenby led the British
Army to a victory over the Ottoman Empire.
The British Embassy in Israel could neither confirm
nor deny that a trip was being considered, saying, “Any
planned tours will be announced in due course in the
usual way.”
— Raoul Wootliff, Times of Israel
To Russia …
With Caffeine
Coffee drinkers in Moscow can now enjoy their favorite bev-
erage for an affordable price. The Israeli chain Cofix, popular
for its menu featuring a fixed price of 5 shekels, has opened
the first of its planned 1,000 Russian branches, according to
the Marker, an Israeli financial website.
The Moscow branch features a fixed price of 50 rubles for
all menu items. When comparing the countries, it evens out
to be about 3 shekels cheaper than the Israeli stores. The price
is drastically cheaper than competitors such as Starbucks,
who according to Bloomberg News, charges 245 rubles for a
cappuccino.
Cofix has adapted its menu to the Russian audience, adding
fresh carrot juice, blintzes and a variety of tea.
Two more branches were expected to open in Moscow in
the next month, with the first one opening in Red Square.
There are set to be 300 Cofixes in Moscow alone, with up to
1,000 spreading across the country.
Cofix has 152 branches in Israel.
— Jerusalem Post
MARC ISRAEL SELLEM, JERUSALEM POST
A Royal Journey?
Cofix on Jerusalem’s Ben Yehuda Street
Hollywood To IDF
Following a lifelong dream, American actor Houston
Mack traded California and Hollywood for Kibbutz Yagur,
Hebrew courses and the Paratroopers Brigade.
After acting in school plays at age 10, Mack’s career
took off and landed him recurring roles in television
series and films such as You, Me and Dupree, Stop That
Cycle and Latchkey.
During the summer of 2013, he decided to immigrate
to Israel and began studying Hebrew at Kibbutz Yagur. In
December 2015, he was drafted into the IDF and eventu-
ally the Paratroopers Brigade.
“I want a good future for our country,” Mack said. “If I
can contribute, it is my responsibility to do that.
“My dream is to study film here in Israel and present
Israel positively in world cinema.”
— Tsahi Dabush, Ynet News
Child actor Houston Mack is now an Israeli paratrooper.
36 November 17 • 2016