Monthly Archives: August 2015

Putting Hebrew texts on-line

Posted on August 9, 2015

The National Library of Israel and the British Library in London are to digitize all of the 3,200 rare Hebrew manuscripts at The British Library. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-british-project-makes-hebrew-texts-available-online/

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UK Prime Minister’s speech to the Knesset

Posted on August 9, 2015

I know it was 12 Mar 2014, but I missed British Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech to the Israeli Parliament then. He revealed that Israeli technology was protecting British troops in Afghanistan. I just wanted to make sure that you … Continue reading →

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The first Israeli in MLB draft

Posted on August 9, 2015

Israel senior national team member Dean Kremer became the first Israeli to ever be selected in the US Major League Baseball draft, being chosen by the San Diego Padres. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Kremer-first-Israeli-to-be-picked-in-MLB-draft-405811  

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This is Israel in 60 seconds

Posted on August 9, 2015

A fast-paced view of a fast-paced nation that also knows how to relax and have fun. Beautiful landscapes, energizing events, cutting-edge technologies and exciting people. From parties to prayers, beaches to bicycles … and great food. Visitors can look forward … Continue reading →

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Keeping customers loyal

Posted on August 9, 2015

Israeli startup Keeprz has developed a sophisticated app that offers customers a variety of loyalty incentives. Keeprz’s customers include Burger King, Coca Cola, BMW and Cafe Joe. Keeprz has just been acquired by another Israeli company – Como – for … Continue reading →

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Tech investment at record high

Posted on August 9, 2015

A record $1.12 billion poured into Israel’s high-tech ecosystem in the second quarter of 2015, according to the Israel Venture Capital (IVC) Research Center. Also, the increased volume of funds from foreign private equity investors is a sign of maturity … Continue reading →

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Tourism is on the up

Posted on August 9, 2015

Tourist arrivals in Israel over the past 10 years have tripled to 3.3 million.  Christians accounted for 56% of last year’s tourist arrivals, up from 33% a decade ago. http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-holy-lands-surprising-wave-of-tourism-1436554101

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Currency reserves up again

Posted on August 9, 2015

Israel’s foreign currency reserves hit another all-time record in July of $88.424 billion, including $7.41 billion in the reserve due to the natural gas purchase program. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/06-08-2015-ForexReserves.aspx

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An app to find the best duty free prices

Posted on August 9, 2015

Israeli app Shopnfly informs travelers on where to get the lowest prices on duty free shopping. At the airport, on the plane or duty paid in the local supermarket. Shopnfly is in use in nearly 50 airports and has just … Continue reading →

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Calling all Hebrew U alumni

Posted on August 9, 2015

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched HUJiconnect.com. It provides more than 30,000 HUJ alumni with their own exclusive place to professionally and socially connect with one another in order to find training and employment opportunities. 4,000 alumni have already … Continue reading →

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