Monthly Archives: November 2014

Singapore discovers Israeli hi-tech

Posted on November 23, 2014

Temasek, a $200 billion investment company owned by the Singaporean government, is placing $5 million in the Ramot Momentum fund operated by Tel Aviv University’s Ramot technology transfer company. It is the first official investment by Singapore in Israel, although … Continue reading →

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El Al direct flights to Boston

Posted on November 23, 2014

El Al airlines is commencing a direct route from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion to Boston’s Logan airport in June 2015.  El Al will run three flights a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-el-al-to-launch-tel-aviv-boston-direct-flights-1000985449

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Microsoft buys Israeli company for $200 million

Posted on November 23, 2014

Global computer giant Microsoft is acquiring Herzliya-based cyber security startup Aorato for around $200 million.  Aorato’s founders served in the IDF cyber security unit and have developed a firewall that learns and predicts behavior to counter web attacks. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-microsoft-confirms-aorato-buy-1000986347

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Automated fraud system gets cash boost

Posted on November 23, 2014

(Thanks to Nevet – www.borderview.org) Israeli startup Forter has raised $15 million to launch its new R&D center to support its automated three-layered fraud detection mechanism.  For the US venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates it was its first investment … Continue reading →

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Supermarket to sell everything at 5 Shekels

Posted on November 23, 2014

Israel’s Cofix coffee shops sell coffee, sandwiches, juices etc all for NIS 5 ($1.30) an item.  Cofix now plans to open 20 branches of “Super Cofix” in April 2015, selling 600 basic food products (plus non-food items) for a uniform … Continue reading →

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3D design wins international fashion award

Posted on November 23, 2014

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israeli student Noa Raviv was chosen as the “Best Fashion Designer of the Year” at the international 3D Printshow event in Paris.  The designs only exist virtually and cannot be produced in the real world.  (In my … Continue reading →

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The Backstreet Boys are coming back

Posted on November 23, 2014

The popular Backstreet Boys have rebooked their postponed Summer 2014 Ra’anana concerts for 19-21 May 2015.  Previously purchased tickets will still be valid. https://www.facebook.com/backstreetboys/photos/a.448367218378.237794.5736008378/10152500421978379/?type=1

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Israel is top of Euro 2016 soccer group

Posted on November 23, 2014

In front of 30,000 fans, Israel defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 Sunday night to take them to the top of UEFA 2016 European Soccer Championship qualifying group B.  Israel had previously beaten Andorra 4-1 and Cyprus 2-1 last month. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-defeats-bosnia-3-0-in-uefa-qualifying-match/#ixzz3JMXKLqJt

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Tamir comes home

Posted on November 23, 2014

US basketball star Tamir Goodman joined Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2002 to avoid playing on the Sabbath.  He also served in the IDF and married an Israeli girl.  Now as Director of International Business Development for Hapoel Jerusalem, he also … Continue reading →

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Famous pianist follows dream and makes Aliya

Posted on November 23, 2014

Internationally acclaimed Moscow-born pianist Oxana Yablonskaya has just become an Israeli citizen at the age of 76. Her son Dimitri, a famed cellist and conductor, made Aliya a few months ago. The musical family has scheduled its first concert in … Continue reading →

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