Monthly Archives: April 2018

Cannes “Best Series”

Posted on April 22, 2018

The Israeli drama “When Heroes Fly” won the top honor of Best Series at the Cannes International Series Festival. On accepting the honor on stage, actor Tomer Kapon recited a Hebrew blessing. The other Israeli entry, the series “Miguel,” took … Continue reading →

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Israel hosts 2018 European Judo Championships

Posted on April 22, 2018

As reported last year, (Apr 2017) Israel is hosting the European Judo Championships for the first time, beginning on 26th Apr. Israeli medal prospects include Ori Sasson, Sagi Muki and Tal Flicker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrgjLnNrf0g

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3-day Yoga festival

Posted on April 22, 2018

The Israel Yoga Festival is underway for the third time from 7-9 June.  It features over 80 of the leading Yoga teachers in Israel and more than 1000 practitioners are expected to attend. https://www.secrettelaviv.com/tickets/the-3rd-israel-yoga-festival

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The world’s new dining hotspot

Posted on April 22, 2018

Israel has one of the most exciting dining scenes in the world, and it is just starting to be discovered as a food destination like New York or London. Restaurateurs in Tel Aviv say as many as 30 percent of … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be Israeli?

Posted on April 22, 2018

This video may answer one of the most complex questions of our time.  Then again, it might not! https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVwsV7L-WeQ?rel=0

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University Venture Fund

Posted on April 22, 2018

Tel Aviv University is to set up an early-stage startup venture fund, the first of its kind by an Israeli university. It has already raised some $20 million to invest in startups mainly by university graduates or students. The university … Continue reading →

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World’s second most cybersecurity deals

Posted on April 22, 2018

Tiny Israel ranked second after the US for the number of deals involving cybersecurity companies between 2013 – 2017.  Israel was ahead of the UK, Canada and China. New York data firm CB Insights also named six Israeli companies in … Continue reading →

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Need a ride? Share a bike

Posted on April 22, 2018

If you need to get around a city in Israel you can catch a bus / minibus, call a taxi or rent a bike.  Car2Go (GoTo Global) operates its Mobike service which provide bicycles that you can pick up from … Continue reading →

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Elbit opens Berlin office

Posted on April 22, 2018

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has opened a Berlin office to help expand its activities in the German market. The office will serve as its technological, industrial, and commercial base in the country. Elbit employs around 12,500 people worldwide, of … Continue reading →

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Nike buys Israeli fashion tech startup

Posted on April 22, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Invertex which uses 3D imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to scan your feet, so you always buy the right size shoes.  Now Nike, Inc. has acquired Invertex to help “create the most compelling … Continue reading →

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