Monthly Archives: January 2017

Blind golfer is world champion again

Posted on January 22, 2017

I wrote previously (twice) about Israel’s Zohar Sharon – one of the best known blind golfers in the world. He recently won his sixth (bi-annual) International Blind Golf Association tournament. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/this-blind-israeli-golfer-is-a-world-champ/2017/01/15/098e3431-ff4e-4cb9-a08d-457f8f195b65_story.html?utm_term=.65d42c510677

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Israeli blues – Israel’s best kept secret

Posted on January 22, 2017

The Tel Aviv Blues festival, in the heart of south Tel Aviv, attracted some of the finest blues musicians from all over Israel. At the local “Tsuzamen” venue, Moshe Beauford played as guest violin with featured band Oded Weiss & … Continue reading →

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The 8th best place to visit

Posted on January 22, 2017

America’s first fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Israel should be number eight on your list as a vacation destination. The magazine states, “Don’t be fooled; its vibrant culture, phenomenal food scene, historic landmarks, beaches and endlessly impressive hotels are too much … Continue reading →

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Oracle to open Israeli startup cloud accelerator

Posted on January 22, 2017

Computer giant Oracle is opening its Startup Cloud Accelerator program in Tel Aviv. It provides six months of mentoring from technical and business experts, state-of-the-art technology, a co-working space, plus access to Oracle’s customers, partners and investors. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-oracle-to-open-israel-startup-cloud-accelerator-1001172301

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FT Fintech award winner

Posted on January 22, 2017

Israel’s Transmit Security has won the UK Financial Times Future of Fintech Innovation Award for its ability to create lasting change in the financial services sector on a global scale.  Transmit Security brings together biometric and other financial security services … Continue reading →

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Sweet smell of Israeli coffee in Canada

Posted on January 22, 2017

Israel’s Aroma has opened 35 cafes in Toronto since its 2007 launch in Canada.  It has also opened in Ottawa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Oakville and London Ontario, bringing to 39 the number of Canadian locations. In 2017, it’s planning to open 10 … Continue reading →

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Car-sharing rentals in Tel Aviv

Posted on January 22, 2017

This summer, Israel’s Car2Go (GoTo Global) is starting operations of Auto Tel – a new car-sharing service in Tel Aviv. Subscribers can rent one of 260 cars, together with 500 reserved parking spaces. The service aims to reduce car ownership … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv is Start-up City

Posted on January 22, 2017

The Israeli entrepreneurs in this video are making everything from smart cars to apps that connect volunteers with their next project. See why Israel is called the Start-up Nation and Tel Aviv is the Start-up City. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-isOUlHybW8?rel=0

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No free plastic bags at supermarkets

Posted on January 22, 2017

The number of plastic bags being distributed at Israeli supermarkets has dropped by between 50% and 85% thanks to the new law requiring customers to pay for each one. Cynics thought the 10 agarot cost of each bag was too … Continue reading →

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Low-sodium extract production to triple

Posted on January 22, 2017

I reported previously (see here) about Mediterranean Umami – the vegan extract from Israel’s Salt of the Earth that reduces the sodium content of many food products. Its success has led the company to build new production lines to triple … Continue reading →

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