Monthly Archives: July 2019

“Slash” is back

Posted on July 21, 2019

I reported previously (see here) when ex-lead guitarist of “Guns & Roses” played in Israel. Slash returned to perform to an enthusiastic crowd at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Center with his backing band Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. He played … Continue reading →

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Paul Anka wows Tel Aviv

Posted on July 21, 2019

Aged 77, Paul Anka’s 4th Israel concert was an amazing success. He had no warm-up act and took no break during a 2-hour performance. He sang, played piano, guitar and conducted hits like Puppy Love,” “Diana,” and of course “My … Continue reading →

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Euro Commission to buy shares in Israeli startups

Posted on July 21, 2019

The European Commission will invest up to 15 million Euros in Israeli companies (up to 2 million Euros in each) for the purposes of commercializing products. It will be the first time that the Commission has taken equity stakes in … Continue reading →

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New NY-Israel partnerships

Posted on July 21, 2019

Following his recent trip to Israel, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a wide-ranging series of economic development partnerships between New York State and 17 Israeli entities. They involve UAV / drones, transportation, energy, cybersecurity, financial technology and health care industries. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-sweeping-series-economic-development-partnerships-between-new-york-and

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Vehicle security startup goes global

Posted on July 21, 2019

More news about Israeli startup Karamba (see previous here) and its systems for preventing cyber-attacks on a vehicle’s engine control unit. Karamba’s technology is now to be integrated into the car infotainment systems of Japan’s Alpine Electronics – Karamba’s 17th … Continue reading →

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Israel’s hot market for hi-tech skills

Posted on July 21, 2019

This article provides a feel for the huge amount of effort and expense that Israeli hi-tech companies put into recruiting and retaining their employees. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3766267,00.html

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Funds for student entrepreneurs

Posted on July 21, 2019

Israel’s Council for Higher Education has assigned $27.7 million over five years for universities and colleges to set up or boost entrepreneurship and innovation programs. The goal of the New Campus Vision is to promote vibrant, inspirational, entrepreneurial centers. https://www.timesofisrael.com/higher-education-council-earmarks-27-7-million-to-boost-campus-entrepreneurship/

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BDS Fails

Posted on July 21, 2019

Great blog by newsletter supporter Nevet Basker. Since the 2005 start of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanction) campaign, Israel’s economy has improved by 100% with GDP per capital up 27%. Exports are up by 43% and tourism by 70%. … Continue reading →

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93% tourists enjoyed visiting Israel

Posted on July 21, 2019

In the Tourism Ministry’s annual Inbound Tourism Survey just published, 93% of tourists ranked their 2018 Israel visit in the “good to excellent” category. Over 50% said that their views on Israel had changed for the better with only 1.5% … Continue reading →

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Implementing the UN’s sustainable development goals

Posted on July 21, 2019

The only good in the United Nations is its social and scientific agenda.  This video was made to show to the UN Israel’s work to improve humanity in the areas of the environment, health, food, agriculture, access to water and … Continue reading →

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