Monthly Archives: February 2017

The largest-ever Aliya fair

Posted on February 26, 2017

Nefesh B’Nefesh is holding its annual Israel Aliya Mega Event on Sun 26 Feb at John Jay College in Manhattan. Some 1,500 potential Olim are expected to attend, making it the biggest Aliya event of its kind. Additional Aliyah Fairs … Continue reading →

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The 400-year-old foundation of US-Israel ties

Posted on February 26, 2017

Ambassador Yoram Ettinger describes how the unshakable social, cultural, legal and political bonds between the US and Israel are cemented on a long history of America’s recognition of Jewish religious leaders, texts and Judeo-Christian values. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ci7URr3zA8g?rel=0

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1800-year-old Hebrew carvings in Galilee village

Posted on February 26, 2017

Archaeologists discovered two 1,800-year-old Hebrew inscriptions carved into a limestone column capital in the Druze Galilee village of Peki’in, It reinforces Peki’in’s link to Beka – a Talmud-era center of Jewish scholarship where Shimon bar Yochai hid from the Romans. … Continue reading →

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Baby mandrill saved

Posted on February 26, 2017

At Ramat Gan safari, Israeli zookeepers nursed a weak newborn mandrill back to life and reunited him with Tinkerbell – his mother. The mandrill species is classified as vulnerable in the wild. http://www.israel21c.org/ramat-gan-safari-saves-baby-mandrill/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/ThkxtIzje4E?rel=0

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Win a holiday at a 5-star hotel in a lifeguard tower

Posted on February 26, 2017

A lifeguard tower on Tel Aviv’s Frishman Beach is being converted into a luxurious 5-star hotel. The winner of a photo competition will be flown to Tel Aviv for a 4-night break, including one night at the hotel with a … Continue reading →

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Rappel down the Ramon Crater

Posted on February 26, 2017

Makhtesh Ramon is a geological feature of Israel’s Negev desert. Watch award-winning journalist Dayve Sutton rappel down the 25-mile, 1,600-feet deep phenomenon. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xfebFyFTrbI?rel=0

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Israel soccer team blooms in the desert

Posted on February 26, 2017

Although soccer team Hapoel Beer Sheva was eliminated at the final stages of the Europa League, it is still top of the Israeli National League. The club is owned by Alona Barkat – the only woman to own a professional … Continue reading →

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6,000 attend OurCrowd Conference

Posted on February 26, 2017

OurCrowd, the leading global equity crowdfunding platform, hosted Israel’s largest-ever investment event at Jerusalem’s International Conference Center. Over 6,000 attended, from 82 countries, including startups, investors and 200 multinational corporations. http://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=83766

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Success in measuring success

Posted on February 26, 2017

Israel’s AppsFlyer allows mobile advertisers to see how well (or badly) their latest campaign performed from any source (e.g. Facebook, email etc.)  The software has been installed on 98% of all smartphones – 2.1 billion devices. AppsFlyer has just raised … Continue reading →

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Is this startup into money-laundering?

Posted on February 26, 2017

Israeli startup Kvishi’s on-demand laundry pickup and delivery app is expanding fast and was concerned about its lack of funds.  It then turned to its customers with whom it sharing dirty laundry with and the equity crowdfunding campaign has already … Continue reading →

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