Monthly Archives: March 2020

Dead Sea is surrounded by wildflowers

Posted on March 1, 2020

Israel’s extraordinary winter rains have not only replenished the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) but also made the desert bloom. The shores along the northern Dead Sea have burst into carpets of color. Between Kibbutz Kalya and Ovnat, seeds that lay … Continue reading →

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Israeli cycling team races in UAE

Posted on March 1, 2020

The “Israel Start-Up Nation” cycling team made history by competing in the United Arab Emirates Tour, becoming the first Israeli team to participate in the Middle East’s top cycling race. http://israelbetweenthelines.com/2020/02/27/israeli-cyclists-ride-in-uae-tour/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-team-races-in-uae-cycling-tour-in-sporting-overture/

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Things to do in Israel during March

Posted on March 1, 2020

March events include Lionel Richie concert, Purim Desert Carnival, InDNegev Purim Carnival, Lunar Purim, Fattal Rock Festival in Eilat, Jerusalem Marathon, Tel Aviv Mud Run and many more. See links for Purim events in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. https://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-events-in-israel-in-march/5302/ https://www.touristisrael.com/purim-in-tel-aviv/5336/ … Continue reading →

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To the Moon – read all about it

Posted on March 1, 2020

Gefen Publishing has published two new books about SpaceIL’s project to send the Beresheet spacecraft to the Moon. “To the Moon on a Plastic Bottle” by Dan Raviv and Linor Bar-El is for regular readers. “The Little Spacecraft” by Dr … Continue reading →

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The Best of Momologues

Posted on March 1, 2020

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Center Stage – Israel’s permanent theater for English Language productions in Ra’anana – is presenting (on March 14) a staged reading of “The Best of Momologues” – an original comedy about Motherhood. Bring a Mom … Continue reading →

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From US peace envoy to OurCrowd partner

Posted on March 1, 2020

Jason Greenblatt, former Assistant to the President of the United States, and Special Representative for International Negotiations, will join Israeli Crowdfunding investing platform OurCrowd as a partner with responsibility for building ties with the Middle East region. https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-trump-middle-east-envoy-jason-greenblatt-joins-israeli-venture-capital-firm/

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More multinationals in Tel Aviv

Posted on March 1, 2020

Over the past year, multinationals have opened 16 new development centers in Tel Aviv in order to employ Israeli talent. Of the 107 multinationals, the new additions include Russia’s Yandex, SafeCharge (part of Canada’s Nuvei Corp) and Ford Motor Company. … Continue reading →

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Another $200 million for SentinelOne

Posted on March 1, 2020

US-based VC firm Insight Partners has led a $200 million investment in Israel-linked cybersecurity company SentinelOne. Previous investments valued SentinelOne as a Unicorn (companies worth over $1 billion). The new funds provide SentinelOne with money for strategic acquisitions. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3794593,00.html

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A high-yielding acquisition

Posted on March 1, 2020

Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL) has taken over North Carolina-based Growers Holdings. Growers develops technology that collects and turns manual and machine-generated farm data into planting and fertilization recommendations, aiming to generate higher agricultural yields. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3794838,00.html

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Medical device company exits to expand

Posted on March 1, 2020

US-based Integer holdings has taken over Israel’s Inomec which plans to expand its team following the acquisition. Inomec’s makes laparoscopy systems, catheters and devices for brain and head surgery. Integer plans to turn Inomec’s offices into its Israeli R&D and … Continue reading →

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