Monthly Archives: January 2019

PM has another granddaughter

Posted on January 20, 2019

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s daughter, Noa Netanyahu-Roth, has just given birth to a baby girl – her fourth child. Noa lives in the Mea Shearim district of Jerusalem. Her husband is one of the many ultra-orthodox Jews working in the … Continue reading →

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Ethnically apt food for the poor

Posted on January 20, 2019

Israel’s “ingathering of the exiles” has resulted in many different cultures and cuisines. Israeli charity Colel Chabad has recognized this and ensures that the food they provide to the poor relates to the recipients’ ethnicity and culture. https://unitedwithisrael.org/whats-in-the-box-unique-charity-prepares-ethnically-tasteful-food-packages-for-israels-hungry-citizens/

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An incredible hotel

Posted on January 20, 2019

Fodor’s Travel has included Tel Aviv’s LINK Hotel & Hub in its list of the 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World. Guests use an app to check in and out, unlock rooms, control TV, air-con and lighting and to … Continue reading →

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A research center for windsurfing

Posted on January 20, 2019

The Olympic Committee of Israel and Israel’s Technion have opened a joint research center initially to study windsurfing – a sport in which Israeli athletes regularly bring home international medals. The center will then move on to improving Israeli performances … Continue reading →

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Shredding the waves in Netanya

Posted on January 20, 2019

The wintry weather last week was ideal for Netanya, as it hosted the international contest SEAT Pro Netanya – a totally radical surfing competition for top global surfers. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-pro-surfers-shred-israeli-waves-at-netanya-contest/ https://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/pros-from-around-the-world-gather-in-israel-to-compete-in-world-surf-league-contest/2019/01/16/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYrHAJcSEwY

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Pink Floyd cover band rocks Tel Aviv

Posted on January 20, 2019

Having rejected pressure (including death threats) from BDS supporters, the UK’s Pink Floyd Experience played to a packed house in Tel Aviv.  During the performance, they even shared the stage with Israeli Pink Floyd cover band Echoes. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-pink-floyd-tribute-band-rejects-bds-rocks-tel-aviv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq9_jeesDU8

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3D-printed sustainable garments and shoes

Posted on January 20, 2019

I’ve featured previously (see here) the 3D-printed fashion of Israeli’s Danit Peleg. Now Israel’s Ganit Goldstein has taken 3D printing even further, to produce a remarkable combination of sustainable fashion and art to international acclaim. http://nocamels.com/2018/12/3d-printed-sustainable-garments-shoes-by-israeli-designer-wow-international-audiences/

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Record Israeli exports

Posted on January 20, 2019

Israel’s $110 billion global exports in 2018 broke all-time records. The 8% increase from 2017 included $16 billion to the EU, $11 billion to the USA and $10 billion to Asia.  High-tech services increased by 14 percent to a record … Continue reading →

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Huge Japanese delegation

Posted on January 20, 2019

150 top Japanese businesspeople visited Israel recently – the largest ever. They signed six deals covering cybersecurity, digital health and automotive industries. Israeli entrepreneur Ran Poliakine and Honda also announced a partnership to bring AI and digitalization to the production … Continue reading →

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Massive investment in startups

Posted on January 20, 2019

Israeli tech firms raised a total of $6.47 billion in 623 deals in 2018 – the highest dollar amount since 2013. In the IVC Research Center report, 100 firms raised $4.1 billion of the total. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-firms-raised-6-47-billion-in-623-deals-in-2018-report/

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