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Research And Development Expenses, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Research and Development Expense [Abstract] |
Schedule Of Research And Development Expenses, Net |
| Year ended December 31,
| 2013 |  | 2012 |  | 2011
Total expenses | $ | 263,314 |  |  | $ | 276,458 |  |  | $ | 288,668 |
Less – grants and participations | (42,832 | ) |  | (43,071 | ) |  | (47,576 | )
| $ | 220,482 |  |  | $ | 233,387 |  |  | $ | 241,092 |

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