Monthly Archives: September 2015

No more dummies

Posted on September 6, 2015

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat joined sixty children as they inaugurated the city’s first pacifier tree. The children hung their pacifiers on the tree, part of a project to assist children in breaking away from their trusted friend. The tree stands … Continue reading →

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A comfy seat in Jerusalem

Posted on September 6, 2015

Only in Israel. Someone obviously was not happy about the stark metallic benches that Jerusalem municipality installed in the nation’s capital. So they did something about it. http://www.janglo.net/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=display&catid=99&tid=369363

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World champion Paralympic rower

Posted on September 6, 2015

Moran Samuel won the gold medal in the arms-shoulders single scull 1,000-meter competition at the World Rowing Championships in Aiguebelette, France. She was over a second faster than Great Britain’s Rachel Morris, with previous world champion Birgit Skarstein of Norway … Continue reading →

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Israeli touchdown in Spain

Posted on September 6, 2015

Israel’s National American Football Team beat Spain 28-20 on its international debut. The game was good-natured and both coaches praised their opponents. The Israeli team advanced to play in European Federation of American Football’s B-Group next year. http://www.israellycool.com/2015/09/01/israeli-touchdowns-in-spain/ http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Tackle-football-Israel-overcomes-Spain-in-1st-competitive-game-413767

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Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

Posted on September 6, 2015

Legendary British rock band Manfred Mann’s Earth Band is coming to Israel to perform at the Wohl Amphitheater in Tel Aviv on Sept 21. Born in South Africa, Manfred Mann (originally Manfred Leibovitz) is considered one of the greatest keyboardists … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Biennale 2015

Posted on September 6, 2015

The Jerusalem Biennale explores the meeting of Contemporary Art and the Jewish World of Content. The 2nd Jerusalem Biennale for Contemporary Jewish Art will showcase the work of nearly 200 Israeli and international professional artists in 10 exhibitions hosted in … Continue reading →

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A billion-dollar exit

Posted on September 6, 2015

In the biggest deal ever for an Israeli medical device company, US-based HeartWare International is acquiring Israeli biotech start-up Valtech Cardio. Valtech shareholders will receive HeartWare stock worth over $900 million, depending on milestones. Valtech makes heart valve surgery devices. … Continue reading →

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A multi-million company, almost by accident

Posted on September 6, 2015

When Israel’s Or Offer left the army, he began selling his mother’s jewelry. Someone said the jewelry resembled that of US designer David Yurman. Or then built a search engine to find similar websites and the hugely popular SimilarWeb was … Continue reading →

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Dubai firm can rent you a car in Israel

Posted on September 6, 2015

On-line car rental company travelauto.com, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is to allow its users to book rental cars for pick-up in Israel. Reps from travelauto.com came to Israel to sign agreements with Israeli rental providers. http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Dubai-based-company-offering-services-in-Israel-412073

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Investing in Israel to boost Japanese innovation

Posted on September 6, 2015

Japan’s Samurai Incubate has invested in sixteen startups from Israel, with a target of 100 portfolio companies in three years. The VC firm uniquely focuses on seed and pre-seed startups, offering something no one else does – the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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