Monthly Archives: December 2017

A message from a Muslim Arab

Posted on December 3, 2017

Mohammad Kabiya is a Bedouin, Muslim Arab. He loves his country. He is prepared to die for it, which is why he served in its army – voluntarily, because his country is free, diverse, vibrant. His country is Israel. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tu-5xxZJxmA?rel=0

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The most valuable player in China

Posted on December 3, 2017

Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi was named this year’s most valuable player in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Zahavi has scored 27 goals for Guangzhou R&F, just one short of the league record. His $7 million annual contract ends in … Continue reading →

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Jerry Seinfeld returns on Dec 30

Posted on December 3, 2017

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be returning to Israel on 30th Dec for two shows in Tel Aviv. Seinfeld, who did 4 sold-out gigs in Israel in 2015, will perform at Tel Aviv’s Menorah Mivtachim Arena.  El Al Matmid club … Continue reading →

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View of Jerusalem’s cable car

Posted on December 3, 2017

I reported previously (4th June) that the Israeli Government had approved the plan to build a cable car from Western Jerusalem to the Western Wall.  Now here is a video depicting what the new service will look like. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwUsmb5CxzY?rel=0 https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4968672,00.html

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“Take That” performs in Tel Aviv

Posted on December 3, 2017

The band, “Take That” rolled back the years at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena with the group’s first ever, long-awaited visit to Israel. The 90-minute concert featured 1990’s hits from the band’s current line-up, including Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Jazz Festival

Posted on December 3, 2017

The Tel Aviv Jazz Festival (Dec 6 – 8) features premiere productions, live shows, free performances and tributes to the great Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonious Monk. The 20 performers from Israel and abroad include Ravi Coltrane, Daniel Jobim, … Continue reading →

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Sodastream launches sparkling wine

Posted on December 3, 2017

Israel’s Sodastream has launched ‘Sparkling Gold,’ a fine alcoholic concentrate to be added to sparkling water. The new alcoholic beverage contains 10% alcohol and resembles the taste of a fruity Riesling wine. Sparkling Gold is being piloted in Germany and … Continue reading →

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Alibaba’s first Israeli acquisition

Posted on December 3, 2017

I reported previously (May 2015) that Israel’s Visualead was helping Chinese online retailing giant Alibaba from trading counterfeit goods. Obviously, Alibaba must have been so impressed, that they bought the company – its first Israeli acquisition. https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-exclusive-alibaba-buys-israeli-startup-visualead-1001213816

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Israeli video ad companies merge

Posted on December 3, 2017

Israeli video marketing platform Innovid today announced it has agreed to acquire Israeli real-time data intelligence company Taykey (see here). Innovid will gain access to Taykey’s big data platform and 14 patents including natural language processing and AI-based machine learning. … Continue reading →

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UK Stock Exchange uses Israeli intelligence

Posted on December 3, 2017

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has partnered with Israel-based startup Zirra.com. Zirra will provide the LSEG’s fundraising program ELITE with company research tools powered by automated signals, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3725698,00.html

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