Monthly Archives: December 2019

Israel wins Admiral’s Cup sailing regatta

Posted on December 22, 2019

Israel lifted the cup in the 10th edition of Admiral Cup Sailing Regatta at the Indian Naval Academy in Kannur, India. Israel’s Itai Schroit won the individual men’s event with his countryman Ido Mazor finishing third. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/israeli-team-wins-admirals-cup/articleshow/72553853.cms

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Tel Aviv stew fest

Posted on December 22, 2019

The Hamin Festival will be held over the course of three weekends in January at Tel Aviv’s North Market. On Thursdays and Fridays, visitors can buy a wide variety of Sephardi (Oriental and Spanish & Portuguese) “hamin” and “tbit” stews … Continue reading →

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London in Tel Aviv

Posted on December 22, 2019

In 2017 London hosted a Tel Aviv festival.  Now Tel Aviv has reciprocated. The 4-day LND in TLV fest (Nov 27-30) featured music from a Queen tribute band, literature based on Shakespeare, classical music, dance, British beer and of course … Continue reading →

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Walk the new Old City ramparts

Posted on December 22, 2019

After years of work on the Walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, the Northern Ramparts Walk (Wall Promenade) is now open. The new section covers over half of the Old City to the west, north, and east. It gives a bird’s-eye … Continue reading →

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Re-using chickpea water in Tel Aviv

Posted on December 22, 2019

Aquafaba – the viscous liquid produced from boiling chickpeas, is often used as a vegan egg replacer. At award-winning Tel Aviv vegan restaurant Meshek Barzilay they use it to make sauces. mayonnaise, vinaigrette, lemon meringues, cakes, and as a thickener … Continue reading →

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East Med Gas Forum is a game-changer

Posted on December 22, 2019

July saw the first meeting, in Cairo, of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum, comprising Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, the Palestinian Authority and – yes – Israel. These two articles suggest that the EMGF is already transforming the geopolitics of the … Continue reading →

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Intel buys Habana Labs for $2 billion

Posted on December 22, 2019

Intel has acquired Tel Aviv-based artificial intelligence chip developer Habana Labs Ltd. for $2 billion. It is Intel’s second-largest acquisition of an Israeli company. Habana Labs develops processors optimized for artificial intelligence applications. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3775896,00.html

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An intelligent acquisition

Posted on December 22, 2019

Israel-based software testing company Qualitest has bought Israel-based data analysis and machine learning company AlgoTrace. The companies have been working together for over a year. Qualitest says the purchase will enable it to rapidly increase the number of AI-based testing … Continue reading →

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Israeli fund raises $115 million for medical startups

Posted on December 22, 2019

Israeli venture capital firm Peregrine Ventures Management Ltd. has raised a $115 million fourth fund. Peregrine has 45 med-tech, biotech, and life sciences companies in its portfolio and over $200 million under management. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3775385,00.html https://www.peregrinevc.com/portfolio

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Israeli-founded used-car company raises $0.25 billion

Posted on December 22, 2019

US-based Vroom was founded by Israeli-born Elie Wurtman and Allon Bloch, Vroom develops an online direct-to-consumer platform that offers low-mileage reconditioned vehicles, with possible finance and insurance.  Vroom has raised a total of $694 million in funds. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3775266,00.html

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