Monthly Archives: January 2019

Good rain

Posted on January 14, 2019

Israel’s December rainfall was double the average for the month and the wettest in the past 30 years. During the past week, the level of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) rose 15cm in just 48 hours. The rain was also … Continue reading →

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The best places to visit

Posted on January 14, 2019

It is very rare to see anything nice about Israel in the New York Times or on CNN. But the NYT has just named Eilat as its sixth top place to visit in 2019. And CNN selected Jaffa as one … Continue reading →

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A stillness above me

Posted on January 14, 2019

Koolulam and Eshkol Regional Council invited 3,500 people to sing the tune of love in the Gaza borders and the south of Israel. Performing ״Me’alay Dmama” (“Stillness above me”) by Ahuva Ozeri and Shai Tsabari in three-part vocal harmony, their … Continue reading →

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Supplying tickets for Manchester City

Posted on January 14, 2019

Israeli-based ticket supplier SportsEvents365 has signed an agreement with (Arab-owned) English Premier League soccer champions Manchester City to supply match tickets for the next 2.5 seasons. SportsEvents365 operates in 50 countries. https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2019/01/08/sports-events-365-premier-league-champions/

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Famous soprano marries in Israeli-designed dress

Posted on January 14, 2019

Soprano Laura Wright married Harry Rowland wearing a breath-taking ivory lace dress by Israeli designer Alon Livne. Livne’s designs are favored by Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce. Hello! magazine exclusively covered the event. https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/bride-and-joy-soprano-laura-wright-selects-dress-by-israeli-designer-alon-livne/

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Hidden gems of Haifa

Posted on January 14, 2019

The best-kept secrets in this beautiful northern Mediterranean beach town are intriguing, full of cultural and are great fun. They include the Israel Railway Museum, the Vortman Winery, Pnina BaCarmel Spa and Tel Shikmona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmfzWgmYGnc

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One of the most memorable travel destinations

Posted on January 14, 2019

Conde Nast Traveler included Israel as one of their nine most memorable travel destinations. Beth Lusko – head of revenue for Condé Nast Traveler – reminisced about watching her “children marvel at all the wonders Israel has to offer, old … Continue reading →

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Funds for 15 joint US-Israel projects

Posted on January 14, 2019

The Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) foundation announced it is investing $6 million into seven joint clean-energy projects between Israeli and American companies and another $7.3 million into eight joint innovation projects. https://www.israel21c.org/6-million-flows-to-joint-israel-us-clean-energy-projects/ https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Joint-US-Israel-innovation-projects-receive-73m-funding-boost-576673

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Verint buys Israeli emergency response start-up

Posted on January 14, 2019

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s NowForce and its life-saving mobile apps for emergency response. NowForce has just been acquired by US business intelligence and cybersecurity company Verint Systems. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3752992,00.html

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Amazon buys Israeli disaster recovery start-up

Posted on January 14, 2019

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has acquired Israeli cloud computing start-up CloudEndure (see here) for around $200-$250 million. Amazon stated, “this acquisition expands our ability to deliver innovative and flexible migration, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.” https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Confirmed-Amazon-acquires-Israeli-start-up-CloudEndure-576955

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