Monthly Archives: April 2016

Skiing in Israel

Posted on April 24, 2016

What comes to mind when you think of Israel? Desert? Camels?  How about snow? Or skiing?  Mount Hermon – the highest point in Israel at 2,236 meters (7,336 feet) – is Israel’s ski resort. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOCuOLbN0wA

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Things to do in Chol Hamoed (middle days of Passover)

Posted on April 24, 2016

Some ideas of where to go during the intermediate days of the festival of Passover.  Many are free – especially for children.  Note the Geek picnic in Jerusalem. http://yeahthatskosher.com/2016/04/things-to-do-in-israel-chol-hamoed-pesach-passover/ http://www.touristisrael.stfi.re/geek-picnic-in-jerusalem-israel/18219/?sf=rkzdpa

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Israeli wines win German competition

Posted on April 24, 2016

Israeli wineries won four gold medals and five silver at the international Mundus Vini Competition in Dusseldorf, Germany, which featured over 5000 global wines.  Galil Mountain Alon 2012 won the prestigious Grand Gold medal. http://jewishlinkbc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12343:israeli-wines-sweep-dusseldorf-wine-competition&catid=157:food&Itemid=569

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Motorola’s new Israel innovation center

Posted on April 24, 2016

US technology giant Motorola Solutions is to establish an innovation center in Israel focusing on cyber, analytics, mobile and the Internet of Things.  Motorola said its Israeli branch is “a strategic asset”.  In the 1970’s Motorola’s first center outside North … Continue reading →

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Check out Ramon International Airport

Posted on April 24, 2016

Flights at the new Ramon International Airport in Timna, 10km north of Eilat, are expected to begin taking off in 2017.  The airport is named after Ilan Ramon – Israel’s first astronaut and his son Assaf and will initially handle … Continue reading →

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An app to connect with young philanthropists

Posted on April 24, 2016

Israeli start-up PocketCause has developed a digital platform to encourage young smartphone users to donate to non-profit organizations.  Users follow or like a social cause on Facebook and can send messages and donations, through the app, directly to the organization. … Continue reading →

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Bayer invests in Israeli agriculture

Posted on April 24, 2016

International giant Bayer has made a $10 million investment in a new fund that Israel’s Trendlines has set up to support Israeli agro-tech start-ups.  In the five-year deal, Bayer will work with Israeli firms developing bio-pesticides, packaging, and crop and … Continue reading →

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Hub Etzion is open

Posted on April 24, 2016

A Hub Etzion Launch Party was held at the first co-working space in Gush Etzion. (See also 17 July newsletter) The hub will utilize working space and offer shared resources to startups. http://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=72667

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Israel’s Iron Mole

Posted on April 24, 2016

Israel has developed what is dubbed “The Iron Dome for Tunnels”.  Its sensors and algorithms successfully located a Hamas tunnel reaching 90 feet into Israel from the Gaza Strip.  The USA is interested in the technology for locating tunnels dug … Continue reading →

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Nanotech materials conference

Posted on April 24, 2016

600 delegates attended the first-ever Innovations in Advanced Materials conference.  It showcased breakthrough nanotechnologies from Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists for use in everything from sensors and coating materials to electronics and 3D printing. http://www.israel21c.org/when-size-matters-tiny-innovations-for-a-better-world/ http://www.timesofisrael.com/instant-light-safe-driving-indestructible-threads-all-part-of-nano-future/

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