Monthly Archives: May 2013

They finally found his key

Posted on May 12, 2013

Whoever it was that lost a door key on the way to the Temple in Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago, will be pleased to know that it has been found during the construction of Jerusalem Road 21. The key will … Continue reading →

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Uncovering the past on Jerusalem Day

Posted on May 12, 2013

While celebrations went on above ground, new excavations underneath and around the Old City are continually being uncovered and opened to the public. Each site is peeling back the layers and expanding our understanding of key events in Jewish history. … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem is on the up

Posted on May 12, 2013

Jerusalem Day celebrated the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Israel’s capital city. Jerusalem is the largest city in Israel with 804,400 residents. There was an 11% increase in tourists last year and a 300% increase in cultural events and … Continue reading →

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CFHU and Morgan Freeman raise $2m

Posted on May 12, 2013

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem honored Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman, who is dedicated to combating racism and promoting knowledge and education worldwide. The event raised $2 million for the Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada. http://cfhu.org/news/morgan-freeman-presented-with-key-of-knowledge-award-by-canadian-friends-of-the-hebrew

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“A lean, green manufacturing machine”

Posted on May 12, 2013

That’s what Israel can become, according to the Washington Post, thanks to its huge reservoirs of natural gas discovered off the coast of Israel. It is “capable of supplying cheap, clean energy to its people, factories and vehicles for a … Continue reading →

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The “Inside” story on Israeli Start-ups

Posted on May 12, 2013

“Business Insider” yesterday listed Israel’s 20 hottest start-ups, and praised the country’s developed start-up industry. Israel is home to some 4,800 startups. It’s also home to least two dozen accelerator/incubator programs in the Tel Aviv area, alone. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000842585&fid=1725

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Sony invests in Israeli medical fund

Posted on May 12, 2013

Sony Corporation has invested $10 million in Rainbow Medical, which invests in the medical device inventions of serial entrepreneur Yossi Gross. Rainbow Medical will effectively function as a kind of R&D center for Sony. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000843054

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More fizz for SodaStream

Posted on May 12, 2013

Israel’s home carbonated beverages maker SodaStream International announced its profits were up 19.5% and revenue up 34% in the first quarter of 2013. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000842701&fid=1725

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Indian firm invests in Israeli hi-tech

Posted on May 12, 2013

Indian conglomerate Tata is contributing $5 million to Tel Aviv University’s Technology Innovation Momentum Fund. It is the largest single investment in Israel by an Indian group. TAU’s relationship with Tata, is via an India-Israel tech and business forum set … Continue reading →

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Cooperation with China is flourishing

Posted on May 12, 2013

As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits China, the Chinese Ambassador to Israel says that Israel is a stakeholder in helping China reform, open up and innovate. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-Ed-Contributors/The-start-up-nation-and-the-Chinese-dream-312049 http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-china-ink-400-million-trade-agreement/

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