Monthly Archives: December 2018

Jobs during and after IDF service

Posted on December 23, 2018

Israeli charity Ta’suChayil (Tasohil) provides an employment-based program for impoverished IDF soldiers. It finds paid jobs that they can do during IDF vacations. After being discharged, ongoing counseling and mentoring helps them to remap their future and enjoy professional growth. … Continue reading →

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Israeli dresses for Quentin Tarantino’s bride

Posted on December 23, 2018

Director Quentin Tarantino married 35-year-old singer and model Daniella Pick in Los Angeles recently. Daniella chose two gowns (for the ceremony and reception) made by Tel Aviv-based designer Dana Harel, accented with headpieces by Tel Aviv-based designer Keren Wolf. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-model-weds-tarantino-in-israeli-gown-and-headdress/

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Excavating for a (King Solomon’s) mine

Posted on December 23, 2018

During Hanukkah, the Israeli public were invited to join an excavation in Timna Park in the southern Arava. Families sifted through excavated material to find copper slag, painted pottery, beads, animal bones and an amulet. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Timna-Park-opens-doors-for-to-public-excavations-during-Hanukkah-573420

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Pink Floyd in Israel

Posted on December 23, 2018

No, not BDS-supporter Roger Walters – this is the UK cover band Pink Floyd Experience.  They earlier cancelled their scheduled Israel tour (due to death threats from BDS supporters) but thanks to Israeli promoter Ziv Rubinstein, they’ve re-instated Beersheba, Tel … Continue reading →

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Beautifying urban centers

Posted on December 23, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on the Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF) and its social and cultural projects. TIIF has launched its first crowdfunding campaign, The Hebrew Wallpaper Project to transform Israel’s urban centers through the stunning street designs of Solomon … Continue reading →

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Disaster response service for Japan

Posted on December 23, 2018

I’ve reported previously (many times) on Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks. Gilat has just won a multi-million-dollar contract from Japanese government agency LASCOM, for its SkyEdge II-c platform, to maintain government communications to its people in any disaster event. https://www.gilat.com/pressreleases/lascom-awards-gilat-multi-million-dollar-project-for-japans-next-generation-disaster-response-platform/

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Four Israeli finalists in UN tourism competition

Posted on December 23, 2018

2771 startups from 132 countries entered the UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) competition. The 10 finalists include 4 Israeli startups. They are Pruvo Net, SeeVoov (GoBeenThere), Howazit (see here) and Refundit (see here).. https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-israeli-startups-reach-final-stage-of-un-travel-tech-competition/ https://www.pruvo.net/en-US https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI9W0nkoj4U https://www.seevoov.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e4ijgcYXH0 https://vimeo.com/275994844

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Empowering the commercial property market

Posted on December 23, 2018

I reported previously (Jan 2016) on Israeli start-up Credifi which collects data about commercial property, for fund managers, brokers. lenders etc. to make decisions. Senior MD Jason Rausman explains more about the system and company culture on ILTV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97EIPb3e9F4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNoRxs1wWJQ … Continue reading →

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Another take-over for Israeli company

Posted on December 23, 2018

I reported previously (July 2017) that Israeli cybersecurity specialists Checkmarx had bought a UK software company. It has now bought Custodela, an Ontario-based software security company. Israel continues to improve its global position in cybersecurity. https://www.checkmarx.com/press-releases/Checkmarx-Custodela-Automation-DevSecOps/

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Medical start-ups compete for $1 million investment

Posted on December 23, 2018

I reported previously (Apr 2017) on Israeli medical incubator Sanara, jointly setup by Israel’s Teva and Philips Healthcare. Sanara has launched a competition where two winning Israeli medical start-ups will each receive a $1 million seed investment, plus office space. … Continue reading →

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