Monthly Archives: June 2014

Why Israel’s tech ecosystem became a world leader

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to David F) Another analysis on why Tel Aviv has become such a magnet for start-ups. It includes interviews with Gilad Japhet of MyHeritage, Saul Singer (author of Start-up Nation) and Shimon Shocken (Dean of IDC’s Efi Arazi School … Continue reading →

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First oil shipment from Kurdistan goes to … Israel

Posted on June 29, 2014

Israel has a new Middle East ally – Kurdistan. The new breakaway region of Iraq delivered its first-ever tanker of Kurdish oil to the Israeli port of Ashkelon. http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/First-oil-delivery-from-disputed-Kurdish-pipeline-set-for-Israel-360037 http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-first-kurdish-oil-tanker-arrives-in-israel-1000948006

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Economy grows by 0

Posted on June 29, 2014

% in May. The Bank of Israel’s Composite State of the Economy Index for May 2014 increased by 0.2 percent, indicating moderate growth similar to the growth rate that has characterized the economy over the past three years. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/23-06-2014-CompIndexMay2014.aspx

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Bringing Israeli innovation to African villages

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to 12Tribe Films) Israel’s Innovation: Africa has installed solar-power to run water wells, health clinics and vaccine refrigerators. Innovation: Africa’s 75 projects in six countries have changed the lives of over 650,000 people, all using Israeli technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFe8FvmAmzU

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US students get taste of Israeli entrepreneurship

Posted on June 29, 2014

Haifa’s Hi-Center is part of the Onward Israel program for Taglit Birthright participants who want an intensive “Israel immersion” experience. US students work four full days a week with three different start-ups. The fifth day is for tours, educational and … Continue reading →

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How Israel and (South) Korea can change the world

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to IsraelSeen) Tsvi Bisk writes of historic similarities between Israel and Korea. Surrounded by enemies, few natural resources, little arable land and far from markets. But they are two of the biggest success stories of the last 50 years. … Continue reading →

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Israel offers to help Kenya fight terror

Posted on June 29, 2014

Israel’s delegation to Africa reached Kenya just after another deadly attack on Kenyans by Somali Islamist terrorists. Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman promised President Uhuru Kenyatta that Israel would join forces with Kenya in the struggle against terror. http://www.timesofisrael.com/on-visit-to-kenya-liberman-vows-to-help-africa-fight-terror/

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Israel gives young Californian social entrepreneurs a boost

Posted on June 29, 2014

Los Angeles’s Israeli Consul General David Siegel presented three Californian students with the $1000 prize in the Jewish-Latino, High School-MBA collaboration for their project teaching urban youth how to grow and eat healthy foods. http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/02/israel-gives-young-social-entrepreneurs-boost/

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SACH is still saving lives

Posted on June 29, 2014

Since the beginning of the search for Israel’s three teenagers, Israeli doctors at Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) have saved five Palestinian Arab children at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon. Says Dr. Lior Sasson, SACH chief surgeon, “children from … Continue reading →

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An incubator to benefit those with special needs

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) Jerusalem NGO Pretense has started the business accelerator A3i (Accelerating Inclusion in Israel). It is the world’s first incubator exclusively for startups developing products and services for people with disabilities. A3i currently has 13 companies. http://israel21c.org/social-action-2/the-incubator-that-fast-tracks-innovations-for-the-disabled/

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